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TIL that actors usually snort powdered lactose on set and if they’re lactose-intolerant, then vitamin B powder

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D1naP TIL a stele (inscribed stone) was found in northern Israel that boasts of the author's victories over the "House of David". It likely dates back to 9th century BCE, making it the earliest known reference to King David.
loJ5A TIL in December 1987 Sixx from Mötley Crüe was presumed dead from a heroin overdose. On route to the hospital the paramedic, who was a big Crüe fan, revived Sixx with two shots of adrenaline. His two minutes in death were the inspiration for the song "Kickstart My Heart".
X0APk TIL that after the Korean War, hungry Koreans would salvage leftover food from US army bases and cook it into stew. “Army Base Stew” is still eaten as a comfort food and can include instant noodles, hot dogs, American cheese, and Spam.
OowrR TIL the difference in inheritances from parents with college degrees vs those without is just $17k, and the difference between inheritances from black vs white parents is just $3k
d6RQ TIL Ecuador are going to sell a third of its Amazon rainforest to Chinese oil companies.