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TIL that most diapers are not biodegradable, and a single diaper takes 100 years to decompose. Each year there are enough diapers thrown away in the US alone, to fill 30 Empire State Buildings.

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4kOmw TIL in 1800’s New York City, pigs roamed freely and ate trash in the streets. When city government attempted to ban them in 1821, pig owners refused and rioted, causing the government to suspend their efforts. Over the next 28 years, owners continued to riot anytime the city tried to ban pigs.
EQQo TIL The Gospel of Judas claims the other disciples had not learned the true Gospel, which Jesus taught only to Judas… also suggests that Christ planned the course of events which led to his death and Judas was simply obedient in assisting the suicide by government.
0wjey TIL that moose have not been seen in New Zealand for 50 years, but DNA and other evidence suggest they might still be around
m4Do TIL Beethoven actually intended many of his most famous pieces (including the 5th Symphony) to be played much faster than they are generally always played. So fast, in fact, that many professional orchestras are unable to successfully play them.
nWEWB TIL that ceiling fans have a winter and summer mode.