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TIL that triple cooked chips were invented in 1993 by Heston Blumenthal

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4boo TIL that before about 1700, it was customary for people of European descent to bring their own spoons to the table. Spoons were carried as personal property in much the same way as people today carry wallets, key rings, etc
5Zdn TIL that Scotland was one of the few countries that was able to hold off being conquered by the Romans
4kRpg TIL the red liquid that seeps out of steaks isn't blood, it's myoglobin, a muscle protein
j6yON TIL that "gladiatrixes" fought to the death in ancient Rome.
6EjEm TIL that the First Lady of the United States hasn't always been the president's wife. At least thirteen women who have served as First Lady were not presidents' wives.