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TIL the population of Baltimore is less now than it was a hundred years ago

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7rZ6b TIL about Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring (1962). The book accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation on the harmful effects of pesticides. The book is credited with inspiring the environmental movement, leading to the formation of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency
eKbb TIL that Buddhist monks distributed over 8 million sunflowers seeds to be planted on the hillside near Fukushima to absorb radioactive ingredients in the soil and water after the nuclear disaster.
5PvQ TIL Microsoft has 3x the amount of cash in the bank than the US Government.
vJdD TIL South Australia is the only place in the world where a flavoured milk drink outsells Coca-Cola by triple the amount
R5Vda TIL when you experience excitement, your thoughts trigger the pituitary gland to tell the adrenal glands to release adrenaline. This pulls blood to your lungs and muscles (to activate your fight-or-flight response) and away from your stomach. Boom! There are your butterflies.