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TIL : if your mouth gets itchy when eating certain fruits or vegetables, you may have Oral Allergy Syndrome

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KE4G TIL in Lebanon the President must be a Christian, the Prime Minister a Sunni, and the Speaker of Parliament a Shi'a
6gOw TIL that a secret radio belonging to a British POW in WWII was kept so well hidden that when he visited the camp 62 years later it was still there.
XZLr TIL that a Pickleback is a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle brine. The combination neutralizes both tastes in your mouth, leaving no alcohol burn.
9wpeG TIL The term "Basket Case" comes from quadriplegic WWI soldiers who had to be carried around in a basket
pYR0A TIL the origin of "32 skidoo"; attn super fans of Bob's Burgers. If you recall that episode with the birthday party with the old timee theme and the over the top parents, you're in luck, found the sauce. PBS documentary, "Fly with Me" at the 46:06 mark. Phrase refers to forced retirement at 32