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TIL that the foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and laundry detergent is a marketing scheme to give a feel of cleanliness, but does nothing in and of itself. (The Power of Habit, cited)

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epOwk TIL that Wolves were reintroduced to the American West bringing indirect ecological improvement called Trophic cascades. Wolves put pressure on Elks that can't forage anywhere and anytime. Some of the Yellowstone’s woody plants are now growing again.
9wvKQ TIL February has 28 days (as opposed to 30) because the Romans wanted to have more 31 day months because they considered even numbers unlucky.
LkWWd TIL that "celebrity psychiatrist" Dr. Isaac Herschkopf manipulated a patient into cutting off his family, giving him his home, signing over his bank account, and amending his will to leave everything to the doctor's wife. Yet Dr. Herschkopf still maintains his medical license in New York City today.
R50a7 Today I learned about the concept of ‘false vacuum decay’ and how it could essentially destroy the universe without us so much having a hint.
6kYQ TIL that the maximum recommended consumption for Monster Energy Drink is 16oz in Australia but 48oz in the USA