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TIL: a&w root beer is considered the standard of root beer according to the reviewers.

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eRG5 TIL that in some countries (such as Zimbabwe) it is commonly believed that sex with an albinistic woman cures HIV. This has led to rapes and subsequent spread of HIV.
W7Mwo TIL of Kleine-Levin Syndrome, which can cause a person to sleep for very long periods
1eOd TIL in 2004, a Mario game had a transgender playable character with a subplot about being accepted by her family. This was censored in the American version.
1N0W TIL that an armored SUV could not protect US agents in Mexico during an ambush because the doors unlocked when the vehicle was put in park .
v18l7 TIL that Starbucks was started by 3 partners (2 teachers & a writer) inspired by Alfred Peet (Founder of Peet's Coffee) who taught them his style of roasting beans