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TIL that in Japan, “The Jersey Shore” airs under the name “Macaroni Rascals”

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e0DwJ TIL that rye and oats used to be considered weeds in wheat fields. Because they would get weeded out if they didn't look like wheat, they also evolved to have large seeds. Eventually, their hardiness compared to wheat meant they were grown as food in colder climates.