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TIL that black tea, green tea, white tea, and oolong tea all come from the same tea plant but simply are aged and processed differently

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E1olX TIL of the Sour Toe Cocktail. a drink garnished with an actual human toe that has been dehydrated and preserved in salt, which originally belonged to a miner who had it amputated in the 1920s. It was accidentally swallowed in 1980 but since then seven more have been donated.
4XY0a TIL that Mattel makes a bald Barbie doll named Ella to give (free of charge) to kids with cancer. It comes with wigs and other accessories.
X0V9E TIL The English seaside resort of Blackpool was left mostly unscathed by bombing during the Blitz. Documents have suggested that Hitler wanted it preserved as a place for recreation once Germany invaded and conquered England.
pPy4 TIL Oakley makes goggles with a HUD that tells you speed, elevation, jump dynamics, and links to your smartphone
1a4P4 TIL that in many countries, such as China or Brazil, it is considered bad luck to place your purse or wallet on the floor because it will cause you financial distress or misfortune. This is because it shows you do not respect money.