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TIL originally, porcelain shipped from China to Europe was packed in tea to prevent breakages. By the late 18th century the demand for tea had grown so dramatically that instead, porcelain was shipped with tea to act as ballast

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b9Ao0 TIL when filming "The Lost Patrol" in Arizona, the cast only worked in early morning and late afternoon, to avoid the intense day heat. The producer wanted longer filming hours, and to prove his point, walked around in the open at midday. He soon collapsed from the heat, requiring hospital treatment
k4y7 TIL that researchers are practicing for a human mission to Mars by living in the heart of Antarctica to see the effects of extreme isolation.
N7PAE TIL The casting of Daniel Craig to play James Bond was highly criticized. Throughout the making of the film, internet campaigns expressed their dissatisfaction and threatened to boycott the film in protest. However, upon its release, it became the highest grossing James Bond film until that time.
x6kK0 TIL the world's longest constitution was the Constitution of Alabama from 1901-2022. At 338,882 words, it was 51 times longer than the U.S. Constitution and 12 times longer than the average U.S. state constitution.
nWy4o TIL former American football coach and convicted serial child molester Jerry Sandusky wrote an autobiography titled "Touched: The Jerry Sandusky Story" before his crimes were known to the public.