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TIL the U.S. became a net energy exporter in 2019 for the first time since 1958

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EgM6V TIL dogs and raccoons have around 530 million neurons in their cerebral cortex, while cats and brown bears only have around 250 million neurons in their cerebral cortex. Herbivores and domesticated animals also tend to have the same amount of neurons as carnivores and wild animals.
v1B6j TIL that regular concert attendance (once every two weeks) can increase one’s lifespan by up to nine years. The logic here is that live music increases feelings of self-worth, closeness to others, and, especially, mental stimulation, all of which contribute to one’s sense of well-being.
rReO1 TIL Steve Carrell’s reaction to his goodbye song in S7 E21 “Michael’s Last Dundies” was completely genuine and the cast rehearsed the song without him knowing.
8ao7K TIL According to writer-comedian Bob Odenkirk, John Candy was reputedly the "most-burned potential host" of SNL, in that he was asked to host many times, only for plans to be changed by the SNL staff at the last minute.
nekjo TIL that most of the popular Christmas songs, including "White Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", and "Let it Snow" were all written by Jews