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TIL Anthony Hopkins has Aspergers

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EgWmx TIL about latex-fruit syndrome, an allergy to both latex and fresh fruits including bananas, tomatoes, kiwis, and avocados. This is because they share similar protein structures.
ADRld TIL the first 1000 numbers do not have the letter A in them and are called Aban Numbers.
pEwG TIL an estimated 400 women disguised themselves as men to fight in the US Civil War, including one whose cover was blown when she absentmindedly tried to put her pants on over her head, thinking they were her dress
gG9W TIL a barcode reader actually reads the white space, not the black
kJZn4 TIL about Spring-heeled Jack, a mysterious figure from Victorian England known for his terrifying attacks, superhuman agility, and ability to breathe blue flames.