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Wkpj8 TIL in 2009, a molecular biologist discovered a gene mutation that prevents fruitflies from getting drunk. She dubbed it "Happyhour". The same scientist had earlier identified mutations causing super-sensitivity and increased tolerance to alcohol, calling them "Cheapdate" & "Hangover", respectively.
J1nZ1 TIL before the West-Point class of 1915. The term “The class the stars fell on” was previously applied to the class of 1886, which produced many general officers for WW I. 25 of the 77 graduates became generals and the class included John Pershing and Mason Patrick.
R5Ba1 TIL the HJ Heinz Company was heavily into pickle production in the early 1900’s. So much so that they patented and used a specialized Pickle Tank rail car for shipping pickles.