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TIL that the US is a rice producing country and is one of the top rice exporters in the world.

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em4k TIL that you might see an illusion or even a creepy monster if you stare at your reflection in a mirror long enough. This phenomenon, known as psychomanteum, dates back to Ancient Greece, where a person would gaze into a still pool of water to communicate with spirits.
dONB TIL Coca-Cola made a vending machine exclusive to India and Pakistan called a “Small World Machine” where users in opposite countries are rewarded with a drink for cooperating with each other
omML TIL hobos had an ethical code that included “boiling up” as often as possible and making an effort to convince runaways to return home.
GYYQJ TIL that in 1984, a woman started hearing a voice in her head. The voice told her she had a brain tumor, where the tumor was, and how to treat it. Despite no other symptoms, doctors eventually ordered tests and found a tumor where the voice said it would be.
D1Awp TIL that the CIA commonly uses loud music played for days on end to drive detainees mad before interrigation. Some of the most popular tracks used include heavy death metal, the Barney theme song, and the song from the Meow Mix commercials.