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TIL - JP Morgan Chase rolled out an extensive employee bio-data and activity tracking system called WADU, which would monitor employees using the cam and mic, even at home

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Me0M8 TIL that the label "Made in Germany" was invented by the British in the late 1800s to harm German industries, who they considered cheap copycats. Antagonized by this German industry started a huge quality offensive and the label turned into a seal of quality.
Bg8bL TIL in 2012, Adidas withdrew its plans to sell a sneaker which featured affixed rubber shackles after significant criticism that the shackles invoked the painful image of slavery. In a tweet, the designer of the shoe responded that the sneaker was inspired by a childhood toy called "My Pet Monster"
KYKZE TIL About 10% of adults and 15% of kids grind their teeth, which typically occurs at night. Occlusal guards won’t stop teeth grinding but can protect teeth from damage
MjDa TIL There’s a town in South Australia which is almost entirely underground.
yQGYX TIL a 96-year-old self-taught conservationist dedicated the last 40 years of his life to saving North American bluebird populations, building and monitoring 350 nest boxes all across southeast Idaho. In part from his conservation efforts, bluebird populations have significantly rebounded.