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R5Na8 TIL Peppers evolved to prefer birds spread their seeds. Capsaicin and pepper colors attract birds. Seeds that pass through the digestive system of a bird germinate at a rate of 370% higher than seeds that pass through mammals who are normally repelled by Capsaicin.
NXAVQ Today I learned that Al Martino, who plays Johnny Fontane in The Godfather, got the role with help and pressure of his actual Godfather and crime boss, Russell Bufalino, exactly like his character.
XmBr TIL: A single hailstorm killed 1000 English soldiers in 1360.