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TIL that Starbucks has beer flavored coffee in Florida and Ohio

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6LGQ TIL microwaving a sliced grape will cause a spark as a result of electrons being ripped away from the atom. These free electrons can compound on themselves through a process called ‘runaway breakdown’ and cause a massive surge of plasma.
16BQO TIL about Snuffy's Parents Get A Divorce, an unaired episode of Sesame Street that was produced in '92. After tests showed that young viewers were confused by the episode and did not understand important concepts about divorce, the producers decided not to air it, despite the investment they'd made.
vbN4 TIL James Huberty called a mental health hotline, left his name, and waited for hours for them to return his call. His name was written down as “Shouberty” and the call was a non crisis because Huberty was so polite. 3 days later he carried out one of Americas worst rampage killings.
ANjg TIL that King Abdullah II of Jordan is a direct descendent of the prophet Muhammad, also once made a cameo in Star Trek.
dWe8 TIL To be a taxi driver in London you need to pass an extremely difficult exam on street routes requiring on average 12 attempts and ~3 years of preparation. The material is referred to as “The Knowledge”.