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vp6x TIL Cashews are sold shell-less because they are a member of the same family as poison ivy and contain an oily chemical called urushiol, a strong irritant that can be fatal if ingested. Cashews are removed from the shells and roasted at high temperatures, steamed or boiled in oils.
E1gE7 During the war at Gallipoli, 6000 bullets per square metre were shot, a shocking statistic that provides some of the perspectives of the brutality of the fighting in this area
rNYWM TIL the Moche civilization of Peru developed a batteryless electroplating technique during the first few centuries AD to deposit a thin layer of gold over copper
wLv98 TIL: In 2014, in the game EVE Online, a massive battle was fought over territory which ended up causing losses of $330,000 actual dollars because of the destruction of players' ships. EVE Online's currency is tied to actual dollar values and the losses for individual ships could cost up to $4,000.
xV1Dg TIL Waitressing is the most stressful job according to scientists. It is a more stressful job than neurosurgery, mining or even bomb diffusing.