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TIL that in 1795, Napoleon offered a prize to anyone who could invent a way to preserve food and make it portable. A Parisian confectioner spent 15 years experimenting and won the prize.

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vDj TIL that coins dating back to ancient Roman times have been found across the US indicating they arrived before Columbus
XEVNE TIL Intermarche supermarkets in France offered a 70% discount on Nutella, bringing the price down from €4.50 to €1.40. This led to riots & violence in stores. One customer claimed 'They are like animals. A woman had her hair pulled, an elderly lady took a box on her head, another had a bloody hand.'
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a8EKo TIL that the Joker's appearance is based on actor Conrad Veidt as he appeared in the film The Man Who Laughs from 1928
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