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TIL the honey made from rhododendrons has intoxicating effects and is called “Mad Honey.” It has been used as a medicine and as a drug.

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Oo0Ke TIL of Dave the Slave, a 19th century potter who would inscribe his wares with original poetry. It is believed that he made over 40,000 pieces in his lifetime
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