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TIL Elvis Presley's manager created and sold "I Hate Elvis" badges as a way to make money from people who weren't buying Elvis products

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6emX TIL there is a garden in a bottle that has only been watered once and is still going strong 40 years later!A.K.A “self sustaining ecosystem”
ANZll TIL while struggling to sell stories as a writer, George RR Martin capitalized on the early 1970s chess craze (due to Bobby Fischer's win) and was a tournament director for the Continental Chess Association.
PY5Wg It turns out artificial sweeteners and carbs — when consumed together — trip up the brain and mess with metabolism. These effects can lead to insulin intolerance, diabetes, and weight gain. This research suggests that downing a diet soda isn't so bad for you if consumed alone. What could be bad for health is when the drink comes with a side of fries.
XEjeR TIL That a human bite can kill you aka your bite is more deadlier than some venomus snake bites.
4Xm9b TIL about Cremora Tart, a South African no bake dessert made with powdered non-dairy coffee creamer.