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TIL Crimean Gothic only died out in the 18th century.

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JYP0Q TIL that marshmallows originally came from a plant, the marsh-mallow. Egyptians first used the roots of the plant to create a treat that has morphed into the modern day marshmallow.
JYlYj TIL that House and Techno music were invented by gay black American dudes in the 80s
OE5e TIL Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke was previously the world record holder for the fastest drinking of a yard of beer, when he drank a “Yardie” in 11 seconds as part of an Oxford college penalty.
Y7ZG7 TIL there is a global cycling race circuit for 2-year olds. They race 12”, pedalless “balance bikes”. A recent race had 250 participants ages 2-4.
VEd0 TIL that Nigeria has the 3rd largest film industry in the world in terms of earnings. It is nicknamed ‘Nollywood’.