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TIL that modern chewing/bubble gum base is made of plastics and rubbers

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OGlY1 TIL Americans pronounce the word “interesting” with four syllables, unlike the three in my country
XnvP TIL: Albert Einstein wrote an article explaining why socialism is better than “evil” capitalism.
R5L07 TIL multiple recent studies have shown detrimental roles played by maltodextrin in the intestinal environment, suggesting that this broadly used food additive may play a role in the rapid increased incidence of chronic inflammatory disorders
d9Od TIL raising your right hand to swear in court was a precursor to criminal records. The court would brand the hand of convicts who received leniency from the court, and therefore could not receive the privilege twice.