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TIL that New York City once banned baby artichokes because the entire market was controlled by the mob.

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ADgE7 TIL that the third Monday in January is typically considered to be ‘Blue Monday’, allegedly the most depressing day of the year. Factors contributing to this theory include: debt, miserable weather, post-Christmas blues, failing New Year’s resolutions and low motivation.
VMw54 TIL Beetles are the most diverse order of life on our planet and have been around since the days of Pangaea.
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