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TIL the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK is suicide

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b9Rm9 TIL that the WWF wrestler Ludwig Borga AKA Tony Halme released a rap album whilst working as a representative in the Finnish Parliament
yQ0dX TIL diners started using orange handle coffee pots for decaf because the colour orange was associated with the orange coloured label on Sanka, a once popular brand of instant decaf coffee.
gNXW TIL of Deborah Nadoolman, who was a film and theatre costume designer, responsible for the Indiana Jones’ fedora, as well as Michael Jackson’s red and black ‘Thriller’ jacket.
pQDN TIL in the US, “hamburger” is a protected term that cannot include water, phosphates, extenders, or binders. “Beef patties” can, however. Pay attention next time you see pre-made, frozen “beef patties” at the supermarket.
gMXJX TIL about "Aquaponics" which combines fish farming with plant farming, using water and waste from the fish to grow plants. It can require as little as 2% of the water used in standard farming methods.