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TIL Hitler descendants live on Long Island (NY)

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V464 TIL Pozole, a traditional Mexican soup, was originally made with human flesh by the Aztecs. When cannibalism was banned pork was used as it “tasted very similar”
mxAgx TIL about Jeff Dabe, a competitive arm wrestler, has the biggest recorded ring size of 38, with his finger measuring 4.78" around. His wrists and forearms are 12" and 19" respectively.
ePBJ TIL of a Canadian comedy segment called “Talking to Americans”. The host easily convinced ivy league students and American politicians that Russia invaded Saskatchewan, Canadians use the 26 hour clock, and that Canada is in complete darkness during July and August.
8eYmX TIL in 2011 the plural form of the Toyota Prius was decided by an online voting campaign. The winning choice was Prii, beating the other four contenders, namely Prius, Priuses, Prium and Prien.
Br0WD TIL John Wilkes Booth wasn't really a lone gunman - he had 8 coconspirators who were convicted. And their plot was to kill not just Lincoln, but also the Vice President and Secretary of State.