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TIL The stickers on fruit are FDA approved and edible

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b7k4 TIL there’s a new type of cement that not only takes 80 to 90% less energy to produce but also cheaper and stronger than normal cement
eLdL TIL that very famous Hawaiian song/tune “Aloha ‘Oe” was written by the last Queen of Hawai'i, Liliʻuokalani, who transcribed it while imprisoned after a coup that ultimately lead to Hawaii’s annexation into the U.S.
KOVVJ TIL that Nazi soldiers would regularly take a type of crystal meth called Pervitin, which was considered a "superdrug," to enhance performance, reduce fatigue and drain them of their empathy, effectively turning them into "ruthless killing machines."
wYeY TIL That Sean Bean is referred to as a “two-legged spoiler”, because he is killed so often in films and shows
Aael TIL the planet Saturn emits sound, and it is terrifying