12 Pieces of Trivia the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Guy Just Informed You Aren’t Worth Jack Squat

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The Flavor of Tonic Water Comes From One Strange Ingredient

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It's called quinine, an ingredient that was originally included to help British soldiers fend off malaria.

The Man We Have to Thank for Cheez Whiz

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Cheez Whiz was created by a man named Edwin Traisman, who, as if he hadnt already done enough for junk food, also helped develop the process McDonalds uses for their French fries.

‘Under God’ Is A Pretty New Addition to the Pledge of Allegiance

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It was only added in 1954, in a bill signed by Dwight Eisenhower.

An Ostrich’s Top Speed

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We all know ostriches are speedy creatures, but if youve ever wanted to know an actual number, it’s 43 miles per hour.

The First Japanese Car Made in America

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The stalwart Honda Accord was the first Japanese car manufactured in America, in a plant in Marysville, Ohio.

Why Tungsten’s Atomic Symbol Is W

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It seems a little weird, given that theres not a single W in the word “tungsten.” Its because the W comes from an earlier, German name for the element: Wolfram.

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