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TIL that the UAE enforces and moniters traffic laws using AI driven cameras. Any violations results in a SMS giving either a fine or a warning

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GAJMG TIL that according to the researches - increasing your physical activity does not have direct linear relation to your calories consumption. Our organism adapts and stops the consumption by other sources, which results in only 5-15% increase in daily calories used despite the ammount of activity.
R5g6w TIL about the Ariel Castro Kidnappings in Cleveland that occurred between 2002 and 2004. Three of the victims finally escaped years later in 2013, one of whom had given birth while in captivity.
4Xx8N TIL a California paleontologist created an interactive map to show users where their location was between present day and 750 million years ago
R5jdQ TIL in the United States, Halloumi is a registered trademark owned by the government of Cyprus
JYae4 TIL that one consequence of lower oil prices is that fewer plastics get recycled. Since plastics are petroleum based products, if oil prices fall low enough, it's cheaper for companies that might use recycled materials to just manufacture new plastics, and recyclables end up in landfills.