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TIL Dr Pepper Was Once a Warm Drink

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oBxZL TIL that there are so many water-filled caves under Florida that divers can swim between sinkhole-created lakes, under highways, businesses, schools, and houses.
OY0g Today I learned that you are responsible for your dog’s illegal and nefarious actions but cats are considered free spirits by the law so you and they can do whatever you want.
l754B TIL about a barbershop which promoted reading. Children got a discount if they read aloud during a haircut.
8aDgV TIL that during the early 1900s, a debate raged about whether or not it was acceptable to portray wild animals with human-like thoughts and emotions in nature writing. President Teddy Roosevelt got involved, harshly criticizing writers who anthropomorphized wildlife—and dubbing them "nature fakers".
kJLNB TIL although she became famous playing the "dumb blonde" role, and kept the act in all of her public appearances, Jayne Mansfield was a classicaly trained musician accomplished in violin and piano and spoke 5 languages. Her IQ is unverified but quoted numbers range from 149 to 160