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TIL: The 1984 Ford Escort had an estimated 47 hwy and 35 city mpg. This non-hybrid car and many others from the early 80’s beat out their 2014 counterparts.

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Q1k TIL in Ancient Rome, whole pigs were stuffed with sausages and fruit, roasted and served on their feet. They were split open and its “guts” would spill in front of diners. They were called Trojan Pigs.
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