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TIL Morgan Freeman is against Black History Month

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ZmZG TIL that one grande cup of Starbucks coffee has as much caffeine as four Redbull cans.
Lk1np TIL in 1985 the Pittsburgh Pirates’ mascot acted as a middleman between cocaine dealers and the Pirates’ players. He delivered the coke to the stadium and completed the deals with players there. He also frequently was high while dressed as The Pittsburgh parrot during the game.
MGm7 TIL that Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common, considered by some to be a “hidden epidemic”. There are many possible negative effects on your health, and you should take corrective action if necessary to avoid this condition.
ekyb TIL that fish sticks were first sold as an intentionally bland control product while testing a more flavorful frozen food called “herring savouries” in the market. The market’s preference for the blander cod product completely took researchers by surprise.
l70Lr TIL that bloodletting is still practiced in modern medicine to treat few diseases, including hemochromatosis (increased iron accumulation in the body).