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TIL that the liquid from canned chickpeas (and only chickpeas, not other beans) is called aquafaba and can be whipped into a stiff, fluffy foam. Aquafaba can be used instead of egg whites in baking and can even be used to make egg-free merengue.

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E1k7x TIL in a space of 58 days between December 15, 1951 and February 11, 1952 there were three airplane crashes in Elizabethtown, NJ.
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.
wDZW TIL Norway reserves the right to repurchase Orkney and Shetland (and its billions in oil reserves) for a fixed sum of gold and silver, worth around £800k
5YepD TIL of the most sued doctor in American History Houston orthopedic surgeon ERIC SCHEFFEY also known as Dr. Evil has been sued 78 times. At least five of his patients have died, and hundreds more have been seriously injured. It took 24 years for state regulators and the medical community to stop him.
PY5Wg It turns out artificial sweeteners and carbs — when consumed together — trip up the brain and mess with metabolism. These effects can lead to insulin intolerance, diabetes, and weight gain. This research suggests that downing a diet soda isn't so bad for you if consumed alone. What could be bad for health is when the drink comes with a side of fries.