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TIL The Actors of Mad Men Smoke Herbal Cigarettes

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VBA4p TIL that the seven-day week originated with the ancient Sumerians and Babylonians 4,000 years ago. The names of the days of the week can be traced back to the seven “planets” recognized by these cultures: The sun, the moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn.
kYAW TIL cilantro tastes like “soap” to some people, and it is most-likely a genetically inherited trait
b9BZa TIL: Keith Richards once snuck into Chuck Berry's dressing room, and started playing his guitar when he saw it sitting there. When Berry came in and saw Richards playing his guitar, he proceeded to punch him in the face.
4aN6 TIL The Quran does not explicitly forbid images of Muhammad
beOp TIL that most U.S. Vodka producers do not distill their own spirits. Rather, they buy bulk ethanol, dilute it with water and flavorings and then sell it as premium booze.