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TIL That the popular sugary Chex snack was called "puppy chow" BEFORE it was called Muddy Buddies. It was started in the midwest and called puppy chow for its resemblance to dog treats. Chex cereal caught on to the popularity and printed an "official" recipe on the back of Chex cereal boxes.

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ya4X TIL that Seattle has a “tiny house” village that homeless residents can use to sleep, eat and shower. It costs residents $90 a month to cover utilities, and is designed to help them get back on their feet.
6EabY TIL that drinking mixed drinks made with fruit or vegetable juices can lessen your hangover as the fructose helps return portions of the body’s chemical balance back to normal following alcohol consumption.
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