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TIL that every part of a dandelion is edible. The leaves and buds can be eaten as greens, the flowers can be made into wine, and the roots can be roasted and ground to make “coffee.”

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Px9w TIL a man was writing articles and reporting about deaths of people who he actually killed. He was arrested when they found he has more information than the police
e0Kjg TIL that honey bees can tell different human faces apart from one another
4P6N TIL that more people were killed while producing the V-2 rocket than were killed in its use (12,000 vs. 9000). In addition Germany spent 50% more money on the V-1 and V-2 than the U.S. spent on the atomic bomb
N7JJ6 TIL dogs not eligible to continue guide dog training are offered "career changes"
XEpYE TIL that on 4 June 2012, the Shanghai Stock Exchange fell exactly 64.89--Almost certainly a coincidence, but was viewed as threat by authorities due to the association with the Tienanmen Square Massacre (6/4/89); Today, China censors all information related to the index that day.