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TIL the last Grand Duchess of Russia passed away in 1960 in a small Toronto apartment

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lk9B TIL that cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, savoy, kohlrabi and others are all technically the same plant. Through history, different cultures bred the plant to express different qualities, creating the varied cultivars we see today.
xam0 TIL that Gary Oldman would have played General Grievous in Star Wars Episode III, but he relinquished the role when he found out George Lucas was using non-union actors.
Bvkd TIL that many toothpastes contain small plastic beads which may lodge in the gums, are likely harmful to the environment, and are included in toothpaste for decorative purposes only
yQDXa TIL The sound of a baby crying can cause the mother's breasts to begin leaking.
wL1MJ TIL British actor Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond, thought he looked awkward running so every scene that showed Moore running was performed by a body double. He also had hoplophobia, a fear of firearms, due to a childhood accident.