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TIL Analysis of the world's most popular bottled water brands found that 90% of bottled water contains microplastics (tiny pieces of plastic)

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D1JJJ Today I learned that that skin flap on cats' stomachs is not due to overweight. Instead they may serve to protect the cat's internal organs when in fights. It also allows for the cats to stretch more when running/jumping and provides room for an extended belly in case of a bigger than usual meal.
djDB TIL the First Aid Kit was invented for railroad surgeons who needed sterile equipment to treat their construction workers.
oBvR TIL There was a time when more bicycles then cars were sold in the US - 1972, ‘73, and '74
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