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TIL that Sweden and Norway have a subculture of rednecks that like hot rods and wear the Confederate flag

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W7k79 TIL: the Pringles mascot was only known as 'Mr. P', in 2006 as a hoax, someone added the name 'Julius', which was subsequently picked up by other news outlets. By 2013 Kelloggs had formally acknowledged the name as Julius Pringles.
KeYQ TIL in World War II conscientious objectors took part in an experiment in which they were starved for six months to decide how to treat victims of mass starvation in Europe
jbXN TIL the voice actor of spongebob is married to the voice actor of planktons wifes Karen in real life.
awygo TIL a goat that was sold to be slaughtered for an Indian restaurant in Alaska escaped from the owners and a goat chase ensued around town. The goat became famously known by the name Curry and people would post photos anytime they spotted him. He was eventually caught and became a mascot.
R4a4 TIL the poverty line in America was designed assuming every family had a housewife who was a skillful cook.