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TIL Ireland is the only country in the world with a musical instrument as its symbol

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R7j4j TIL of this Turkish language which is not spoken but whistled, this language is used by villagers living in the mountains and the high pitch of the whistle allows them to communicate across long distances
e0XM4 TIL Breyer’s can no longer call their product “Ice cream” because of the number of additives and the low amount of milk and cream. It is a “Frozen Dairy Dessert” or “Frozen Dessert”
R75w9 TIL: Nirvana played a concert in Beunos Aires where the crowd threw mud and trash at the all-girl opening act. Kurt Cobain was so upset that he sabotaged the show by playing mostly lesser known songs and teasing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' without ever playing it.
oBWwA TIL Flexitarianism / Semi-Vegitarianism is a movement trying to encourage people to eat more plant based diets without going strict anti-meat etc.
0wGly TIL President Truman, on the advice of his physician, started his morning with a shot of bourbon, followed by a large glass of orange juice.