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TIL that Japan’s Imperial line has Korean roots

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MW08 TIL In the UK during WWII, fish and chips were not subject to rationing because the government feared that any limit would damage morale. Winston Churchill recognised the crucial role of fish and chips, and referred to them as “good companions”.
Lklr9 TIL The Largest Alligator caught currently holding the modern day World Record is 15 ft & 1011.5 lbs. Caught in the ALA. River. Taxidermists autopsied the beast and found an ENTIRE WHOLE DEER in its stomach. Also found, small squirrels swallowed whole as well. The deer is est. to have been 3 y/o.
newkY TIL Marie Holmes won $188 million & vowed to give her church a big donation. After commuting to donate $1.5 million, the pastor sued her for $10 million for a verbal agreement to donate more. The pastor said Holmes gave him emotional stress, causing him to take medicine for anxiety and depression.
DY9g TIL The Sahara is expected to become green again in about 15000 years (about 17000 AD)
wLj8M TIL: In Medieval England, women dominated the brewing industry, which was mostly ale. Some became extremely rich, operating many establishments. By the late 15th century, beer brewing techniques from the Netherlands destroyed the ale brewing business.