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TIL Chef Boyardee was head chef at the Plaza Hotel prior to launching his canned foods brand

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MeeOb TIL if you have one Irish grandparent, you are eligible for Irish citizenship (w/ fee). You don’t need to have even been to Ireland or know the first thing about the country to apply. For non-Europeans, this means you get a passport that allows you to work and live anywhere in the EU.
0dNZp TIL - The Royal mail has its own Police force which is the oldest recognised criminal investigation force in the world.
yVkEe TIL during bubonic plague outbreaks, European physicians wore beak-like masks filled with perfumes, herbs, and spices, creating the iconic plague doctor costume. The outfit included a long coat, gloves, hat, and mask, and was worn by a few doctors treating plague patients in the early modern era.
ADbNo TIL a man lived on top of the Astrodome for 10 days during the 1980 NLDS.
VBNoQ TIL that over 75% of girls who compete in cross country and track slow down after age 14, often peaking at age 12-13 before plateauing and declining.