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TIL that paprika is ground red pepper

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R5108 TIL the USDA defines egg sizes by the minimum total weight per dozen, not on its physical dimensions. A dozen large eggs must weigh a minimum of 24 ounces, medium 21 ounces and small eggs 18.
0wAPA TIL that 41% of Australians don't know how long it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun.
OEo6 TIL that China invented fireworks, but Italy gave them color. Colors are created using metallic powders. Calcium makes orange, sodium makes yellow, and barium makes green. Also, cylindrical tubes create whistling sounds, aluminum flakes make hissing noises, and flash powder makes the loud “booms.”
m1edo TIL that "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" by James Brown was recorded in one take during an hour of downtime in between tour dates
Kyl4 TIL bulbs used in the IMAX projectors are under such high pressure, handlers are required to wear body armor when changing them.