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TIL that the exfoliating microbeads in skincare products are actually terrible for the environment - water treatment plants cannot filter them out, plastic waste found polluting the Great Lakes

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X00b6 TIL the best way to orient your fan to get fresh air is to have it push air out the window
Z8xeQ TIL that directing the famous "Truffle Shuffle" scene was so uncomfortable that "The Goonies'" director Richard Donner bought the actor who plays Chunk a gym membership and took a personal interest in his fitness. Jeff Cohen went on to be captain of his high school football and wrestling teams.
Oovm1 TIL the FDA has finally added a daily percentage to added sugars in foods and drink. A single can of Coke contains 78% of your daily recommended sugar intake.
6EMjZ TIL Black Sabbath regularly had speaker boxes full of cocaine delivered to Record Plant in Los Angeles, during the recording of the album Vol 4.
GYZv5 TIL Amy Carter (daughter of President Jimmy Carter), has been arrested 4 times: three times for protesting against Apartheid and once for protesting against CIA recruitment in college