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TIL there are more trees in the US today, than 100 years ago

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R7ak1 TIL of the Japanese concept of “Wa”, in which all people strive to put the betterment of the overall society above that of the individual. It is considered an integral part of Japanese society.
R7gx8 TIL that after a male Darwin’s bark spider fertilizes a female, he plugs up the female’s genitals with a mating plug. Using silk, the female traps the male so that he’s stuck to her genitals, saving him for when she’s hungry.
rN9ne TIL that the Pinkerton Detective Agency known for its union-busting activities in the 19th century and appearances in several works of media set in that period still exists
NGyE TIL when the first McDonald’s opened in Britain in 1974, culture shock was experienced. A couple of early customer noted with dismay there was no butter on the bread roll, or cutlery to eat with.
BnKW TIL some breweries and distilleries are turning to having on-site cats to help protect their expensive grains from rats. One brewery reported that since hiring their cats they’ve not seen a single rodent.