› added 6 years ago

242

TIL that a 'bad' Bean Boozle flavor is made by super-heating the actual disgusting item, putting it through a "gas chromotograph," isolating the chemical makeup, and converting it into "flavor markers" for the jelly bean.

Read more mentalfloss.com

via reddit.com

6DvX TIL Hulk Hogan had been considered to be the spokesperson for what became the George Foreman Grill, but chose to pitch the Hulkamania Meatball Maker instead. Foreman is estimated to have made over $200 million from the endorsement.
KNMJ TIL your SnapChat information is available to law enforcement up to 9 months after you send anything, without a court order. (90 days regular limit + preservation + renewal)
jPwj TIL that sales of vinyl records have increased since 1993 and continue to increase.
VMeYD TIL about Colorado City, Arizona, founded in 1913 by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The area has the world's highest incidence of fumarase deficiency, an extremely rare genetic condition attributed to the prevalence of cousin marriage.
4boo TIL that before about 1700, it was customary for people of European descent to bring their own spoons to the table. Spoons were carried as personal property in much the same way as people today carry wallets, key rings, etc