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TIL blackcurrants are outlawed in most of the United States.

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R7MvQ TIL the sky in the famous painting "The Scream" is red probably because of the worldwide effects of Krakatoa's eruption in 1883, which launched particles in the air that changed the sky color for about 5 months
woV6M TIL ketchup was originally prepared with mushrooms as a primary ingredient, rather than tomatoes.
gM5ZL TIL that The price of wine is expected to drop to its lowest levels in five years and the cheaper prices may even last up to three years. Experts predict that as there are more grapes produced, US wine consumers will enjoy the "best wine retail values in 20 years."
wLrAJ TIL The Glitter Band, the former backing group of Gary Glitter, fought a lawsuit for the right to use the name. The band won, but two weeks later the Glitter name was ruined when Gary Glitter was revealed as a pedophile
VMWW4 TIL employees at MillerCoors get three free cases of beer each month, in addition to having access to beer and cider on location after a work day.