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TIL Peter Cooper, the man who created the first American steam-powered locomotive, the Tom Thumb, later invented and patented a powdered gelatin process, which later became known as Jell-O.

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N99J TIL: The Cuckoo Bumblebee has lost the ability to collect pollen and to rear their brood. Once a female has infiltrated a host colony, she will kill/subdue the queen of that colony and forcibly “enslave” the workers of that colony to feed her and her developing young.
XAWk TIL that Pittsburgh, PA has 446 bridges – 3 more than Venice, Italy.
QJ7j6 TIL about the “fifth basic taste”, umami. It is described as the deep, meaty, savory flavor found in cooked meats, tomatoes, and mushrooms. The only form of pure, isolated umami is MSG.
8N4K TIL in 1669 King Louis XIV banned pointed, sharp knives in an attempt to reduce violence, and that’s why table knifes are dull and rounded today.
J1wb4 TIL about the Costco 'Death Star'. An item with an asterisk on the price tag means either that the item will not be restocked or the item will be discontinued.