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TIL there's a type of broccoli called Romanesco that naturally grows in a fractal pattern

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Me0M8 TIL that the label "Made in Germany" was invented by the British in the late 1800s to harm German industries, who they considered cheap copycats. Antagonized by this German industry started a huge quality offensive and the label turned into a seal of quality.
grjVW TIL Andrew Johnson gave a drunk vice-presidential inaugural address on March 4th 1895. It was described variously as "hostile, inane, incoherent, repetitive, self-aggrandizing, and sloppy"
WXnA TIL that Robert De Niro was so dedicated, to prepare for his roles, he actually gained 60 lbs for Raging Bull, lived in Sicily Italy for The Godfather Part II, ground his teeth for Cape Fear, became a cab driver for Taxi Driver, and learned to play the saxophone for New York, New York.
ADLRa TIL that fried chicken originated from Scotland.
yXjv TIL the world’s oldest ever flamingo was badly beaten by four teenagers, survived, and lived another 5 years to the age of 83.