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TIL that the reason today’s artificial banana flavoring for candy tastes so differently than an actual banana is because it is based on the Gros Michel Banana, which was nearly wiped out in the 50’s due to a fungus. The bananas we eat today are from the Cavendish family.

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OGgae TIL that in 2019 the highest-paid public employee, in 40 out of the 50 United States, was a college football or basketball coach.
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