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TIL Norway actually introduced Salmon Sushi to Japan

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691Xl TIL the thorny devil collects moisture in the dry desert by the condensation of dew on its skin, which is channeled to its mouth by gravity and capillary action via the channels between its spines
neKjP TIL Due to the decreased atmospheric pressure at high altitudes, the boiling point required to cook is also low. At 8000ft above sea level, water will boil at 198 °F and thus Vegetables and some starches will simply take longer to cook.
BQ1K TIL that Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in WWII, and is the last surviving head of state who served in uniform during the Second World War.
NYR6 TIL a Sheffield, UK based company wants to replace the water in your washing machine with thousands of tiny polymer beads to save on water and energy.
VBAl4 TIL that in 2019, 3 people who had accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual misconduct died by suicide, a traffic accident, and an undisclosed cause of death (Reposted to fit rules, no opinions or editorializing)