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TIL that five Asian countries are responsible for 60% of all the ocean's trash.

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ylgJ TIL an American psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed an insane experiment called the “Pit of Despair”, which involved socially isolating young monkeys for up to a year at a time. The monkeys developed psychosis, would cannibalize on their offspring, and also commit suicide
nevQB TIL Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys was drugged and controlled for years by his live-in therapist, who kept him under constant supervision and profited from the rights to Wilson's work.
5x7k If two pieces of metal with a similar composition (ie, copper on copper) touch in space, they instantly become one. This is a process called “cold welding.”
gmb7 TIL that Peter Capaldi (the new Doctor) was once the lead singer of a punk band that also included Craig Ferguson
Z8pvB TIL the difference between Ghee and Clarified butter is that Ghee is simmered making it nuttier tasting and aromatic.