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PY8mZ TIL of Operation Ajax, the 1953 CIA plan to overthrow Iran's democratically elected government, which included CIA agents bombing the house of a prominent Muslim while posed as pro-government supporters. The overthrow plan was successful, with 200-300 people killed
9YKvX TIL The reason for Corona's unique smell is due primarily to the clear bottles, as they do not inhibit photo-oxidation as well as amber glass.
1jBr TIL that in the memorable Saved By The Bell episode where Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills, writers had initially planned to make her addicted to speed. However NBC vetoed the idea; feeling that the topic was “too serious” for a Saturday morning kid’s show.
nWrlb TIL that Betty Crocker isn't a real person, but a mascot for General Mills
xVBk TIL that middle names were nonexistent until the 1600’s, and only became common after the American Revolution.