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TIL wasabi was originally eaten with sushi to kill bacteria and parasites in the fish. Now with better sanitary conditions it’s not needed and eaten just out of habit

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rR9A4 TIL almost all airplane seats are blue because physcologists discovered that the color helps to calm anxiety and relieve fear, which makes the plane ride more comfortable for many people.
GDBN TIL Switzerland has over 3,000 points of demolition to stop invaders, w/bridges rigged to detonate &/or fall on railways, artificial landslides, & hidden artillery are set. On the German side, ALL tunnels are rigged, & mountains are hollowed for whole divisions. Military deception is everywhere.
dDxRE TIL that America's top flying ace in WWII, who shot down 40 Japanese aircraft and won the Medal of Honor--was named "Dick Bong"
neVvG TIL During the US Civil War, General Sherman implemented the scorched earth policy by having his men pile all deed books in front of the courthouse and burn them. The logic was that the big plantations would not be able to prove land ownership.
N7Aab TIL that in the movie ‘Titanic’ Jack Said Roses name 75 times and Rose said Jacks name 84 times throughout the film. (As in addressing each other to each other)