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TIL of African rice (Oryza Glaberrima), a species native to West Africa that was first grown around 3,000 years ago. It has a nutty flavor and it is considered tastier that Asian rice, but it is less cultivated because it has lower yields

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6EkBl TIL that hot dogs are responsible for majority of toddler choking deaths. The hot dog has just the right size and consistency to perfectly block the airway.
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