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TIL: Ferrero, the company that makes Nutella, uses 25% of the global hazelnut supply

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0egv TIL Mississippi didn’t ratify the 13th Amendment (abolishing slavery) until March 16, 1995.
XERNQ TIL Fiat's Lingotto factory was built in 1923 as five stories with a racetrack on top. With an upward assembly line, production began at the bottom floor and progressed upward until completion. When a Fiat finished its climb through 16,000,000 sq. feet, it exited by roof and was raced by employees.
RQYw TIL in 1812 Charles Barnard, a captain of an American sealer ship, rescued marooned British sailors from the Falkland Islands despite the 2 countries being at war. While he searched for provisions, the British sailors stole his ship and he himself was marooned for 18 months.
6rw7 TIL that at the start of WWI, Italy developed the Villar Perosa Double Machine Gun that could fire 1200-1500 rounds per minute, but they were unable to figure out a practical use for it until the end of the war.
PYBdO TIL The coffee cup sleeve was invented by a dad who spilled hot coffee in his lap.