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TIL traditional sushi chefs grate (real) wasabi on shark skin

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rN0jo TIL that GameBoy and GameBoy Color cartridges have a watch battery inside of them to power the chip for savefiles.
QNvvk TIL in March 1933 The Enabling Act became law in Germany, giving the chief executive power enforce his own laws without checks and balances. The passing of the Act marked the formal transition from democratic republic to totalitarian dictatorship. 6 months later, it was a 1 party state.
oRKRr TIL that in 2007, China built a town named Tianducheng, using various design aspects of Paris. It even has its own version of the Eiffel Tower.
5dQ9 TIL The Chernobyl nuclear plant continued to produce electricity until finally decommissioned in 2000.
R5Ma7 TIL that brachiosaurus vomit contained more than enough force & slurry to kill you