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TIL the “mystery flavor” in Dum-Dums is actually a combination of 2 flavors to speed up production

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vPeLL TIL Descendents of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr re-enacted their ancestors famous duel 200 years later
Oo0La TIL Japan has a ghostly folklore legend like Bloody Mary. It walks behind you when you’re alone outside. Its named Betobeto-san because wooden sandals make that sound on the ground. But its not dangerous. You simply step aside and say, ‘After you Betobeto-san!’ and it goes on ahead of you.
aMDM TIL: In 1963, a man knocked down a wall of his home. Behind it, he discovered a mysterious room and soon discovered an intricate tunnel system with additional cave-like rooms. What he had discovered was the ancient Derinkuyu underground city in Turkey.
Y91x TIL in the Roosevelt Roosevelt Room in The White House, Democratic administrations would traditionally hang a portrait of FDR, who was a Democrat, over the mantel, while Republican administrations would in turn hang a portrait of Teddy, a republican, there.
JYKNv TIL the Southern Elephant Seal holds the record for the deepest dive of any seal species at 2,100 meters (6,890 feet) . Max length 20.2 ft, max weight 8,820 lbs.