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TIL that companies such as Wholefoods, Starbucks, Microsoft, IBM make use of prison labour

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QJGxE TIL that "blue raspberry" is simply artificial raspberry flavoring, and its widespread use of being colored blue is credited to the ICEE brand who wanted their signature flavors (the other being red cherry) to match their logo.
VB7ZQ TIL Spy Kids is on the National Film Registry, being added in 2024
VMVwk TIL that in 1956, Baroness Muriel Dowding, first the used the term "Beauty Without Cruelty" to refer to a product, paving the way for the cruelty-free movement.
E1dOV TIL Alpaca, llama, and camel "Spit" isn't always just saliva. When very upset, the spit comes from their first stomach, and is green and has a very powerful stench.
4kDvX TIL in 1780 James Jackson (well known as a duelist with a fiery temper) killed Georgia governor George Wells in a duel. In 1788, he was elected governor but declined it, citing his inexperience. Instead he served as a congressman & senator before being elected the 23rd governor of Georgia in 1797.