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TIL That Red Wines are never paired with fish because their iron content speeds up the decaying process, leading to a “fishier” taste.

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a8JyZ TIL about Scombroid food poisoning, which causes an allergy-like reaction to seafood. It is usually caused by improper storage/processing of raw seafood, which allow high levels of histamines to develop and cause allergic reaction-like symptoms when consumed.
b9rXQ TIL in 2018, a kitten named Pawfficer Donut was sworn in to the Troy, Michigan PD's "Feline Unit" to perform community outreach for the department as well as raise awareness for animal adoption. She replaced another police cat named Pawfficer Badges who got feline leukemia.
m1wdy TIL about Tuffi the elephant. In 1950 Tuffi the elephant survived a fall from the suspended railway (Schwebebahn) into the river Wupper 12 meters below with just minor injuries. She went on to work in circuses until her death in 1989.
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