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TIL Crows and Magpies Snatch Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests

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exOk TIL all Olympic curling stones are made of a rare type of granite that is only found on a tiny island in Scotland.
b6pKZ TIL the earliest recording of the word "F*ck" was made in the year 1885, of a technician at Volta laboratories reacting to a mechanical failure
7ra7x Trees can grow in orbit, but good luck finding a pot big enough on the Space Station…
NX5Ob TIL Egg cream (the carbonated drink) contains neither egg nor cream.
a8pyJ TIL about the "De re coquinaria," also known as "Apicius." Its an ancient Roman cookbook believed to be the oldest cookbook ever found. It offers valuable insights into ancient Roman cuisine, covering a range of dishes, techniques, and ingredients.