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TIL 25 to 30 Percent of People Sneeze When Eating Dark Chocolate

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WkZpX TIL of the Cannonball Run Challenge, an "unsanctioned" speed race from New York City to Los Angeles. Participants regularly average over 100 mph (160 km/h) during the race and the current record time is 26.5 hours, set in April 2020.
Lke1V TIL the miniskirt is not named for it's small size, but after mini coopers.
loxmr TIL of the Heart Attack Grill. A Las Vegas hospital-themed restaurant with an extremely high calorie menu, caused two patrons to pass out from heart attacks. Its spokesperson also died from a heart attack in front of the restaurant.
xVPXo TIL that black olives are just ripe green olives.
e0XKD TIL in historic folklore, vampires suffered from arithmomania (compulsive counting). They were often combatted by placing great quantities of items near them in order to keep them occupied. This served as inspiration for The Count on Sesame Street.