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TIL as of Aug. 14, 2012, scientists have discovered that the fighting on D-Day was so heavy that 4% of Normandy's sand was still shrapnel.

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NXel1 TIL about Juan José Cabezudo, a queer Afro-Peruvian chef and street-food vendor who lived in 19th century Lima. Known for his tamales, he was one of the most famous and well-documented cooks of post-independence Peru, being responsible for Bolivar's farewell dinner before he left the country.
4No5 TIL At the first Thanksgiving dinner lobster was one of the main entrees. Seal and swan were also on the menu.
LkdV9 TIL about a group of 8 people who mistakenly snorted pure LSD crystals which they thought was cocaine, resulting in what is probably the largest LSD overdose ever and 5 of the 8 going into a state of coma. (Article continues on the next pages)
9YGOp TIL the Amish celebrate Christmas twice. Once on December 25th, and once one January 6th for "Old Christmas"
ne1Gd TIL that the dogma of Immaculate Conception refers not to how Mary became pregnant with Jesus but to the assertion that Mary herself was born without original sin.