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TIL that bug zappers can spread a mist containing insect parts up to 2.1 m from the device, meaning air around the bug zapper can become contaminated by bacteria and viruses that can be inhaled by people or settle on food.

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XEamR TIL Sriracha sauce was created in Sri Racha, Thailand by a woman named Madam La Orr Suwanprasop. After being blessed by a monk to do so, she began selling her famous sauce. The same monk suggested she name it after her hometown of Sri Racha.
4XYRN TIL after only 4 years of primary school, German children are placed on one of four tracks: Hauptschule for less academic students, Realschule for intermediary students, Gymnasium for academic students, or Gesamtschule (comprehensive school). Only Gymnasium entitles one to attend university
kJV95 TIL the nursery rhyme "Mary had a little lamb" is based on a real incident in the life of Mary Sawyer. Mary brought her lamb, who followed her everywhere, to school one day. The teacher kicked lamb out, but the lamb waited patiently outside the school for Mary.
9Ob7 TIL that an Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion has 160 grams of fat. That’s like a tray of 6 Big Macs.
rgJx TIL 78% of former NFL players are broke or under financial stress 2 years after retirement. 60% of former NBA players are broke 5 years after retirement.