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TIL that the 3rd W in BW3s stands for Weck. They no longer serve weck, so they changed their name to Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Xogk TIL that the cell nucleus is probably an ancient virus that invaded a primitive cell and remained there symbiotically.
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GYN1Q TIL that during the filming of The Wizard of Oz and at other times of her career, Judy Garland was forced to diet and eat very little, and was bullied into using tobacco to suppress her appetite - all to keep her from looking at all chubby.