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TIL Osamu Tezuka (God of Manga) is so beloved and respected in Japan that after news broke of his passing from stomach cancer on February 9, 1989. News coverage and tributes from Japanese fans was so overwhelming that it almost overshadowed Emperor Hirohito, who passed away a month before him.

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4XL8N TIL Neither John Denver, nor the writers of "Take Me Home, Country Road", had ever been to West Virginia. The road that inspired the song is actually in Maryland, and the landmarks mentioned in the lyrics more aptly describe the western region of Virginia.
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.
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