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TIL That the McRib can trace its roots back to a menu overhaul that took place over the late 70's/early 80's and the military masterpiece that is reconstituted meat.

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WwJX TIL, in U.S prisons, suicidal behavior (e.g., self-harm) while in solitary confinement is punished with more solitary confinement.
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