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TIL Sweden is so good at recycling that it has to import garbage from Norway to fuel its energy programs

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VMMjB TIL that nearly half of ADHD cases in young girls may go unnoticed as they are less likely to exhibit the most well-known traits of the condition, such as having a hard time concentrating, poor organizational skills, and forgetfulness; none of which are traditionally linked to ‘hyperactivity’.
0wMyN TIL about 4'33", read four thirty-three. It's a music piece by experimental composer John Cage, and instructs the performer(s) to not play the their instruments for the entire four minutes, thirty-three seconds.
6EaAm TIL that despite its popular depictions, the 5 stages of grief is considered to be an outdated theory.
r8jy TIL the computer virus that infected Iran’s nuclear facilities in 2010 was set to blast AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” at full volume at midnight.
GYO44 TIL Cow Tipping would actually be almost impossible in real life. It would require over 600 lb of force, and would require at least 4 people to do successfully - and that's under ideal circumstances. Because the cow can resist, it would likely take 6 or more.