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TIL that Los Angeles County libraries allow kids 21 and under to read away what they owe in late fees at a rate of $5 per hour. Since the program launched last year, LA County libraries have logged more than 50,000 reading sessions and reinstated more than 13,000 previously blocked accounts.

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JX5B TIL: There is a fern that has such a high level of atmospheric carbon sequestration that it caused an ice age. Azolla captures 6 tons of atmoshperic carbon per acre per year and could reduce global CO2 levels, while providing high protein livestock feed, or nitrogen rich fertilizer.
K509 TIL the state of Maine debated legislation that would outlaw the use of tomatoes in chowder, thereby prohibiting the Manhattan Chowder.
ANGx TIL that female ducks have evolved a complex vagina with several dead-end pockets and tunnels in order to confuse unwanted mates and prevent fertilisation from the wrong male
OGjOX TIL The 2009 NBA draft is considered one of the strongest in NBA history with multiple hall of famers. The Timberwolves had 2 very early, consecutive, picks and picked 2 players who had underwhelming careers. Next player picked was Steph Curry, who would become one of the greatest players ever.
OoJA6 TIL in 1960, an Australian father won nearly $3 million (adjusted AU$) in the lottery, with his picture getting plastered all over the news. Shortly after, his 8-year-old son was kidnapped for ransom and eventually murdered. This changed anonymity laws for lottery winners in Australia forever.