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TIL scientists discovered a way to make diamonds from tequila.

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GAxyj TIL sensationalised claims that H.H. Holmes's "Murder Castle" contained secret torture chambers, trapdoors, gas chambers and a basement crematorium were untrue. However, it did contain some hidden rooms, but they were used for hiding furniture Holmes bought on credit and did not intend to pay for.
oBPoK [TIL] "Slow movement culture" where the group embraces "Slow food" instead of "fast food", "Slow reading" instead of "fast reading" etc. The whole idea is to slow down and notice the nuances and appreciate the details.
OR7L TIL of the mutation gynandromorphism. It is a mutation in which half an organism is male, and the other half is female. It is usually split vertically and is estimated to occur in 1 in 5000 birds.
Ood94 TIL there is a daisy that makes your mouth feel like it is being electrocuted
VMmrG TIL ancient Rome had a Great Religious Corporation that arranged feasts and public banquets at festivals and games.