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TIL Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), dominates the global cobalt industry, holding over half of the world's reserves and accounting for approximately 70% of global production. This mineral is crucial for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and electronic device

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kJBMd TIL that cousin marriage is quite common around the world. About 10% of the world’s families are headed by couples who are second cousins or closer, and that the genetic risks and taboo — especially in the US — of marrying a cousin are generally blown way out of proportion.
1ameV TIL 80% of cars sold in Europe have manual transmissions but only 3% in the US
pY4J8 TIL the shape of a Pringle is called a Hyperbolic Parabaloid! The saddle shape allowed for easier stacking of chips. This also minimized the possibility of broken chips during transport.
b6x7E TIL Certain mushrooms, like reishi and lion’s mane, have been studied for their potential health benefits. Lion’s mane may support brain health and memory, while reishi has been linked to immune support.
xMZ5 TIL that in Feudal Japan, there was an untouchable caste comprised of “impure” professions such as executioners, undertakers, workers in slaughterhouses, butchers or tanners. 400 years later, descendants of this caste may still face discrimination.