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TIL: All Potatoes originated near modern day Peru

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yV8va TIL during its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times.
Oo1p1 TIL about the Dragon Lily, a plant that can actually heat itself up to make itself more comfortable for pollinating insects.
yl4V TIL chewing gum is primarily made of rubber and plastic.
R7Pl6 TIL - Mr. Brightside has spent 235 weeks in the UK top 100 since its release in 2004. Over 16 years later its still at 94 in the chart.
780p7 TIL the Depo Provera shot (a popular birth control) is linked to increased risk of brain tumors