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TIL that mozzarella is generally not sold packaged in a brine in North America

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jWeM TIL modern sports betting originated in 19th century competitive walking, called pedestrianism. Pedestrianism started when English aristocracy would match their servants against each other in walking contests and bet heavily on the outcome.
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