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TIL: There are cochineal bugs in our food and drink

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GwGG TIL There is a toothpaste named Black Man toothpaste that is sold by Colgate in asian countries. The name refers to stereotypically black males white teeth. In 1989 it held a 75% market share in Taiwan and is still sold today.
jn8n TIL: Ants self-medicate on food rich in hydrogen peroxide to help fight off a fungal infection.
XENPQ TIL that dolphins have "bromances" in which two males may pair up for as long as 15 years, helping each other to hook up with female dolphins.
xdr7 TIL Sam Kinison was killed when a drunk driver crossed the median and hit Sam’s vehicle head on. According to a friend, he looked unharmed, then began speaking to no one, saying “I don’t want die.” Then, “But why?” And finally, “Okay, okay, okay.”
6EOyX TIL that the 1963 movie Charade went into public domain immediately upon release because producers omitted the word copyright and its symbol.