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TIL that Japan has a 'national fungus' - Aspergillus oryzae, or koji - which is essential for brewing sake, and making miso, soy sauce, and other traditional Japanese foods.

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LP7V TIL the sunburn and subsequent peeling is a process called apoptosis, where the skin cells are programmed to commit suicide in a precautionary measure to prevent any skin cells from becoming melanoma.
VPoQ TIL It was Persian custom to debate “affairs of weight” while drunk and sober. The same conclusion had to be reached when drunk and sober to be acted upon.
ADMQd TIL there is a prequel to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" known as "Halloween is Grinch Night", which won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program in 1977.
e0k1g TIL Despite being a French word, the French do not say "Encore!" at the end of a performance if they want a repeat. They instead say "bis!" (Repeat) or "une autre!" (another one).
6vGl TIL Pork rinds is healthier than chips and contains healthy fat found in olive oil.