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TIL that most balsamic vinegar is fake and dyed with food color. The real stuff is aged like wine in barrels for 12-25 years and could run up to $400 a bottle.

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kO5b5 TIL The 1939 classic Gone with the Wind was the highest grossing movie in history until the Sound of Music broke the box office record in 1966. When Gone with the Wind was re-released in 1971 it regained the top spot until The Godfather sent it to "sleep with the fishes" the next year.
x691D TIL ASMR, a sensation characterized by tingling and relaxation, has gained popularity on the internet. Common triggers include soft whispers, tapping sounds, and gentle movements. While its effects vary among individuals, many find it soothing.
VMrg8 TIL about Parkinson's Law, which states that work expands proportionally to the time allotted for it.
DQKJg TIL the American debt in 1946 was over 106% of the nation's GDP
MeYOm TIL It is Illegal in the US to Grow Wheat in Your Backyard.