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TIL the phrase “all natural” is completely unregulated and can be used to describe any product. “The lack of standards in most jurisdictions means that the term assures nothing.”

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KOr7G TIL pig udders stuffed with salted sea urchins were a coveted appetizer at the banquets of aristocratic ancient Romans, who were also known to fatten snails with milk before frying them. Boiled flamingo with dates was another elite delicacy.
Wk9WL TIL: When roosters open their beaks fully, their external auditory canals completely closed off. Basically, roosters have built in earplugs. This helps prevent them from damaging their hearing when they crow.
5V1PP TIL That the New York City Metropolitan Area is larger than the country of Equatorial Guinea. The New York Metropolitan Area has a surface area of approximately 13,318 square miles, and Equatorial Guinea has a surface area of 10,831 square miles.
LQ6yv TIL Michael Jackson ordered his music video "Thriller" to be destroyed after being threatened with excommunication from his Jehovah's Witness faith. Michael later apologized and settled for the disclaimer at the start of the video
1aLNP TIL Peppermint Patty, a tomboy who was added to Peanuts in response to the women's lib movement, was often voiced by a male actor.