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TIL Black Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan or vegetarian as other Americans

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4ke9a TIL that one man has the largest video game collection in the world with over 24,000 video games. It has an estimated value of about 2.1 million dollars.
vKoK TIL Mark Hamill was in a car accident that caused substantial facial trauma a day before he finished shooting the original Star Wars. An in-universe explanation for his scarring was developed for The Empire Strikes Back, where he is mauled by a Wampa, allowing him to continue the trilogy.
mdJy TIL being gay in India is illegal, and has been illegal since 1861.
eoD4 TIL Wig theft was a problem in 18th Century England, with thieves using children, dogs, and monkeys to snatch the expensive wigs of wealthy people on the street.
rNXoo TIL about Orchidelirium: when people in the 1800s went absolutely bananas over orchids, sparking crazy plant heists and ruined fortunes