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TIL Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade was invented for the James Bond film "Spectre" and then adopted by the city so tourists wouldn't be disappointed.

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XEapX TIL some women have superhuman vision, seeing 100 million colors due to the genetic mutation: tetrachromacy. The rest of us see 1% or less of that. They see 100x variations in color that appear the same to everyone else. A path of dull grey stones may look like a glittering jewellery box to them
BRQb TIL that Listerine was invented in the nineteenth century as powerful surgical antiseptic.
0d4VA TIL Mork & Mindy scripts were shorter than most because of Robin Williams' improv. Sections would be notated with "Robin will do something here"
ANQMd Today I learned melons come in fun size. I had no clue it was a thing! When I got one in my food box this week, it said they are good for 0 waste. The greenhouse that supplies them claim they appeal to kids and make great snacks, since they’re pocket sized.
E1e4P TIL Red wine helps you lose weight!!!!