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TIL that the German word "Backpfeifengesich" translates to,"A face that makes you want to slap it"

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5EZP TIL Orange and Brown are essentially the same color, only differing in brightness.
xK6b TIL there is a Bacon Chase Race 5k where you can run and eat unlimited bacon
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