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TIL the United States is responsible for 90% of the worlds consumption of Ritalin.

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YBAW TIL that Scientology uses the same strategy as Chinese spies to deflect criticism
LQ1pd TIL that the inventor of leaded gasoline knew there were viable alternatives to prevent engine knock at a similar cost, but they couldn't be patented like tetraethyl lead could.
lr9V TIL that the Red Bull was actually created in Thailand in 1976 as an energy drink for truck drivers
Oolgg TIL The granddaughter of Chinese Republican founder Sun Yat-sen was rejected by the Communist League of China because of her family background. Despite scoring highest at school in the college-entry exam, no university accepted her until her grandfather's wife helped her get into Tongji University
epP4b TIL the Futurama theme song is made entirely of sampled music.