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TIL testicles have taste buds that can taste Umami.

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nZK9 TIL there is a ‘noticeable change’ in British accents every 25 miles. 38% of British people feel as though they have difficulty being understood by other Brits.
DQxpv TIL: Ping-pong balls are made with celluloid, which is a byproduct of the paper-making process. Celluloid is used in ping-pong balls because it is easily molded and shaped, while allowing for the high-bounce property of the balls.
D1Rar TIL the Vatican Church owns $30 billion in Australian real estate alone. Their global real estate wealth is incalculable.
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