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TIL For the Guinness World Records, it is required in the guidelines of all “large food” type records that the item be fully edible, and distributed to the public for consumption, to prevent food wastage.

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p8dpb TIL that after Hurricane Katrina, prisoners who couldn‘t move back to their destroyed neighbourhoods after finishing their sentence were significantly less likely to be reincarcerated afterwards
4ov5 TIL that in 1962, special, hi-tech locks were added to all U.S. nuclear missiles that would prevent launch without a secret, unique launch code. However, military officials quietly circumvented this safeguard by setting every locK to “00000000”. The codes remained unchanged until 1977.
KO7La TIL although considered a once in a generation genius and having contributed an ungodly amount of research towards theoretical physics, Stephen Hawking never received the Nobel prize because his work was theoretical. Apparently it has to be proven to be awarded.
a8pyJ TIL about the "De re coquinaria," also known as "Apicius." Its an ancient Roman cookbook believed to be the oldest cookbook ever found. It offers valuable insights into ancient Roman cuisine, covering a range of dishes, techniques, and ingredients.
mNrP TIL American Coca Cola tastes different to International Coca Cola