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TIL that Wint-O-Green Life Savers make blue sparks in the dark when you bite on them because of "triboluminescence," or light resulting from something being smashed.

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yQLne TIL Jewish was persecuted during the Black Death as they were affected less than other people. The real reason behind this is many Jews chose not to use the common wells of towns and cities.
v1XOB TIL in 1995 a shirt that featured Margaret from Dennis the Menace saying “Someday a woman will be PRESIDENT!” was pulled from shelves when one Walmart shopper said it offended “family values.” It was restocked 4 months later due to women’s groups threatening to boycott Walmart.
rRjK1 TIL that Eighth Stravratons minted by Emperor Constantine XI during the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 are considered the last Roman Coins ever made. Only 92 examples of this coin are known to exist, and are highly sought after by collectors.
51JQ TIL the Netherlands have the highest amount of tornadoes of any european country, followed by the UK
R5nr7 TIL Mother turtles wait nearby and call to their babies when they hatch to lead them to safety.