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TIL Albert Einstein received his Nobel Prize for explaining the photoelectric effect, a lesser-known (but still revolutionary) contribution, rather than his groundbreaking theories of relativity.

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Yp97A TIL that the inhabitants of islands that were temporarily occupied during the Pacific War thought they were being visited by gods, and when the soldiers eventually left, they formed rituals that imitate planes, runways, and marches to try to bring them back. Many still do this to this day.
KYyV6 TIL over 98% of Korean households have a special kimchi fridge
vjkr TIL The two “M’s” in M&Ms represent the names of Forrest E. Mars Sr. (son of candy company Mars, Inc. founder Frank C. Mars) and Bruce Murrie (son of Hershey’s Chocolate president William F. R. Murrie).
XEN1R TIL about Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing, a 2003 racing video game frequently cited as one of the worst video games of all time. There is no time limit to complete a race, the opponent does not move, and completing a race rewards the player with a trophy bearing the phrase "You're winner !"
AD4Yx TIL That the victims of Pompeii had near-perfect dental health due to a low-sugar diet and a local water source rich in fluorine.