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TIL when sliced bread was invented it was described as the best thing since wrapped bread

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J1mmB TIL The often-quoted low IQ of developing countries is based on bogus and misleading data
X0pwX TIL the never materialized movie “The Incomparable Atuk” was called cursed as several actors associated with the film’s development died, including four comedians.
VBlPk TIL that honey bees defend their hive by forming a bee-ball around the attacker and generating heat, basically 'cooking' it from the inside.
J1Koj TIL The letter J was the last letter added to the English alphabet. "i" was used for "i" and "j" sounds until 1524.
R7jX4 TIL about Lady Wonder, a horse who some believed had psychic abilities. 150,000 people paid to consult Lady Wonder ($1 for three questions). While many assumed it was an elaborate hoax, the horse did help locate the body of a missing person.