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TIL the real "Soup Nazi", Ali Yeganeh, did not like the Seinfeld character based off him. When Jerry Seinfeld visited his restaurant a few weeks after the episode aired, Seinfeld sarcastically apologized to Yeganeh. Yeganeh bellowed "no soup for you!" and ejected Seinfeld from his restaurant.

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N7Ekb TIL Roman von Ungern-Sternberg, a Baltic-German Noble gained the nickname 'The Mad Baron' after brutally conquering Mongolia during the Russian Civil War. He also believed he was the reincarnation of Genghis Khan and was known for the ruthless treatment of his subordinates.
VOLQ TIL that the most senior crayon maker for Crayola revealed at his retirement party that he was colourblind his entire time working for the company
v1pgr TIL about Limerence, a state of romantic obsession found in those with low levels of serotonin
DQ0jr TIL about William Hoy, the most accomplished deaf player in MLB history. He couldn’t hear the umpire’s ball & strike calls, & the stadium had no scoreboard for him to follow the count. So, the third-base coach signaled to him by raising his left index finger for a ball, the right for a strike.
0d6R5 TIL that biodegradable plastics aim to address environmental concerns, breaking down more easily than traditional plastics. However, navigating the complexities of their production, usage, and disposal can be puzzling.