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TIL that although World War II ended in 1945, the rationing of food and other items in the UK continued for another NINE YEARS, until 1954.

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NXGnJ TIL about that in 1995 the six-year-old boy Gedhun Choekii Niima is recognized as the Panchen Lama, the second most important Buddhist leader. The boy then disappeared forever and a new candidate was appointed under still unexplained and suspicious circumstances.
mxwVP TIL that 2/3 of the members of LFO, famous for their song "Summer Girls," have passed away from cancer.
VMpDD TIL Trees emerged 350 million years ago. It took another 60 million years for wood-eating bacteria to evolve. Trees between this period eventually turned into the most of the coal we use today.
X0Oxj TIL in 1915 a farmer saw his sister make her own mascara with coal and petrolium jelly and thought he could make a better product. His invention was easier to apply and won't burn a woman's eye. He named his new company Maybelline after his sister Maybel and the base material Vasaline.
RBL6 TIL Alexander the Great held a drinking contest among his soldiers. When it was over, 42 people had died from alcohol poisoning.