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TIL that black beans are a complete source of protein and contain all essential amino acids in the necessary ratios.

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oAeo TIL Dumas based “The Count of Monte Cristo” on the real life story of a man who inherited a fortune while falsely imprisoned and then used the money to track down and murder the three men who accused him.
GYgv4 TIL that when a three year old boy fell into a gorilla enclosure and lost consciousness, a female gorilla whose name was Binti Jua stood between the boy and the other gorillas in a protective gesture, This incident helped create a positive public perception of gorillas.
oB7br TIL that when Spielberg re-enrolled at Cal State 16 years ago, they gave him 3points credit in paleontology for his work on Jurassic Park.
nW9y7 TIL of John Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland. Only one servant saw him for two decades; no one else, not even his doctor. He built 15 miles of tunnels under his estate including a giant ballroom that never had dances. Every room in his mansion and everywhere underground was painted pink.
xVQa7 TIL having had seven long haul aircraft and 1,500 of their passengers diverted to Canada during the 9/11 attacks, the German airline Lufthansa christened a brand new aircraft 'Gander/Halifax' as symbol of gratitude. The Mayors of both towns attended the ceremony.