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TIL Croissants are Austrian, not French

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16Lm4 TIL that the Chinchorro culture in Northern Chile practiced mummification. The mummies go back 7,000 BC, older than the mummies in Ancient Egypt.
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nW59W TIL A popular treat during the American Civil War was Horehound Candy, made from Horehound plants. They were often eaten to help treat stomach problems and sore throats.
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awkJ TIL in 2011 the Florida Marlins set the record for lowest attendance at a MLB game at 347 fans