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TIL That there is a numeric question trick that can almost guarantee the response to be "carrot" after a few questions, regardless of culture.

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Z8dQQ TIL Biting on the aluminum foil can be painful and is usually noticed if you have metal in your mouth from dental work (e.g. fillings, crowns). Basically, when you bite on foil, you set up a battery in your mouth and the electrical current stimulates nerve endings in your tooth.
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