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TIL that a Chef's hat traditionally has 100 folds. This is said to represent the number of different ways a chef knows how to cook eggs

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5RXk TIL that the Canadian province of Quebec is responsible for 75% of the world’s maple syrup production.
GYor7 TIL - the US Postal Inspection Service is the oldest branch of law enforcement in the US. Tracing its roots to 1772 when Benjamin Franklin appointed a surveyor to audit mail delivery, it predates the US itself.
x64AB TIL that "Sepak Takraw," a sport originating from Southeast Asia, is like volleyball but played with a rattan ball and using only feet, head, knees, and chest to pass the ball over the net. It’s extremely popular in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, and is even played professionally.
dDW19 TIL The Beatles opened for Little Richard before they had a record deal, The Rolling Stones opened for him as unknowns, Jimi Hendrix started in his band, and James Brown's big break was as a Little Richard impersonator playing shows Little Richard couldn't attend.
wLaxM TIL Keanu Reeves was offered the lead role in The Matrix after 5 leading actors in 1990s turned it down.