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TIL in the US being clean shaven became popular after troops returned as heroes from WWI–they had been required to shave so gas masks would securely fit.

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GvX7 TIL that a large alien (south american) flightless bird has been spreading uncontrolled through Germany since 7 of them escaped in 2000
4We6 TIL that Leonard Nimoy had veto power when recasting Spock for the new ‘Star Trek’ films. He gave approval to Zachary Quinto replacing him in the role.
akmN TIL The Big Bang Theory was proposed by a Catholic Priest.
xvgg TIL that American car seats are illegal to use in most of the rest of the world due to the addition of the chest clip
m18ap TIL that sealed/boxed breakfast cereals are still considered safe for consumption up to 8 months after their best before date.