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TIL that peanut buter was first mentioned by the Incas and the Aztecs and not invented by George Washington Carver.

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wPvP TIL that 97% of Quebec, Canada’s electricity comes from hydroelectric dams. This cheap, clean, source of electricity provides $billions in annual profit to government, and has had a “near mythical” role in the province’s economic development.
4gDJ TIL that pie charts are called Camembert charts in French
gMLM4 TIL that Singapore still use caning extensively as a form of punishment in schools, prisons and the government.
neV6r TIL that ancient Egyptian cats enjoyed a sacred status because of their utility as domesticated animals against various pests, mice, and snakes. The cat goddess Bastet was popular and the temple of Bastet was erected in her honour. The cats were mummified after death and buried in the temple.
rRPge TIL that Elton John was considered for the role of Harold in the 1971 film Harold and Maude. The director also wanted him to do the soundtrack, which ended up being composed by Cat Stevens.