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TIL there's a law in California that prohibits employers from asking job candidates about their previous salaries and requires the hiring company to give a salary range if asked.

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OGLrY TIL about the Euthanasia Coaster, a hypothetical ride designed to kill its passengers. The creator stated that his goal for the coaster is to give people the opportunity to take their own lives "with elegance and euphoria".
8aK4K TIL ma'at represents the ethical and moral principle that every Egyptian citizen was expected to follow throughout their daily lives. They were expected to act with honor and truth in matters that involve family, the community, the nation, the environment, and the gods.
GYnk5 TIL In Australia there is a season known as "Swooping Season" wherein Magpies will attack humans regularly. Steps must be take to prevent this such as wearing helmets with eyes painted on the, spikes, or using broad brimmed hats.
W7xO4 TIL In 1991, moonfish jellyfish travelled into outer space on the Space Shuttle Columbia.The jellyfish multiplied in space. When they came back to Earth, the scientists discovered that the space-born jellyfish couldn't figure out how to deal with gravity.
DGMj TIL - The “Lord of War” films production team rented 3000 real SA Vz. 58 rifles to stand in for AK 47s because they were cheaper than prop guns.