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TIL that “fancy” ketchup is a USDA regulated term that indicates higher concentrations of tomato solids.

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LQVyV TIL in 1944 a bunch of prisoners decided to revolt at Auschwitz by blowing up the crematorium and gas chambers. They were able to destroy one gas chamber and several crematoria, injuring and killing several SS guards. Ultimately, the revolt was unsuccessful and all were caught and executed.
6NWZ TIL that human tears are a defense mechanism, the scent of which causes testosterone levels to decrease, reducing both aggression and sexual urges.
4xNN TIL under secrecy, that the first jet powered aircraft flown in the US was piloted by Jack Woolams. Already confused by seeing a plane flying with no propeller, other pilots who spotted Woolams would then see him in the cockpit wearing a gorilla mask, a bowler hat, and smoking a cigar.
woL4Y TIL The official rules of Ping Pong allows the ball to touch your paddle hand, which includes all fingers and hand area below the wrist. But players may not touch the ball with a non-paddle hand for any reason.
E11w TIL that when Mr Potato Head first appeared in 1952, only the parts were supplied and parents had to provide the potato to stick the bits into.