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TIL that the “root” in Root Beer is from the sassafras tree, the same main ingredient in Ecstasy.

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gJgA TIL: license plate sized tiles known as “Toynbee tiles” began appearing around the United States and South America in the 80’s that contained cryptic messages about resurrecting the dead on Jupiter. Over 300 have been found so far, and has influenced copycat artists.
kOjm4 TIL Gary Oldman turned down Edward Scissorhands
Xgm8 TIL that after WW2 Finland was the only nation to fully pay their war reparations of US$300,000,000 to the Sovjet union.
loYjK TIL Denver, Colorado is the only city to be awarded the Olympic Games to reject them.
nxLo TIL of the ACLU “Bust Card” - a simple English-written brochure outlining your rights in case you’re stopped by the police, FBI or ICE.