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TIL a majority of Icelanders believe in the existence of elves

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neWo9 National Geographic explorer and grantee Gregg Treinish wants everyone to know about the hidden toxic cost of synthetic fabrics. Tiny, invisible microplastics are entering our waterways straight from our washing machines. About 2,000 synthetic particles are released from washing a single polyester fleece jacket. All clothing items—including cotton and wool—shed micro-fibers when washed, but the natural fibers biodegrade. Synthetic particles don't degrade and can absorb toxins while traveling through the waterways. If they're eaten by small organisms, such as fish, they can bioaccumulate and end up on our dinner plates. Read more about how you can minimize microplastics' impact on the environmentMore from Gregg TreinishClick here to read more about microplastics in the ocean
OGX6 TIL that the Inuit traditionally carved snow goggles from caribou antlers to protect their eyes from excessive UV exposure
aAoA TIL that the voice actor who played JARVIS in the Iron Man series and The Avengers has never actually seen the films.
ADejw TIL the IRA tried to kill the UK Cabinet in 1991 by launching 3 mortar shells at 10 Downing Street from a specially modified Ford Transit van. One missed by 30 yards. Had any of the shells hit the target, it's likely the entire UK cabinet would have been killed
Mr0A TIL, that to prove stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not stress, Barry Marshall drank bacterium, developed stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel peace price in medicine.