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TIL: The first synthetic dye of the color fuchsia was originally named after a botanist (Fuchs) but renamed Magenta to celebrate a battle victory.

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xKAB TIL That on one of Richard Branson’s last days at school, his headmaster, told him he would either end up in prison or become a millionaire.
PZ0L TIL Aboriginal Australians, especially in the west-central parts of the continent, have a high frequency of natural blond-to-brown hair, with as many as 90–100% of children having blond hair in some areas.
Wkkwd TIL Nude hiking is not allowed in Appenzell, Switzerland. If caught, nude hikers can be fined for practicing "immoral habits".
GYLdN TIL Calorie for calorie, nutrient-dense foods benefit your health much more than nutrient-poor ones. The “calories in versus calories out” model fail to take this into account, reducing its relevance when it comes to your health.
OaP1 TIL that there is a conspiracy theory that argues the “Dark Ages” never actually happened