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TIL the hot spot fueling Yellowstone quite literally blasted through mountain ranges with volcano explosions to “rest” where it’s at today

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xVDwo TIL that Tabasco is not a hot sauce company but a kind of chili pepper that's grown in Tabasco (Mexico) which is the main ingredient in Tabasco sauces made by McIlhenny Company.
mPv TIL the founder of Lamborghini tried talking to Enzo Ferrari about improving their cars, but Enzo refused because Lamborghini was just a small tractor maker.
d4vK TIL that training programs for service dogs hire “Puppy Cuddler” volunteers for puppies in training. One of the criteria is, “You must love to cuddle puppies.”
4Z5R TIL people in the Soviet Union were so terrified to be the first to stop clapping after Stalin speeches that applause once went on for 11 minutes straight. The man who finally was first to stop was imprisoned for ten years.
PYL0E TIL In 1988, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole called a studio at 3am and asked if he could record because he had a good idea. The studio owner said yes even though he already closed the studio. 15 minutes later he recorded Israel playing his ukelele and recorded "Over the Rainbow" in one take.