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TIL that Nestle was accused of getting third world mothers hooked on formula, which is less healthy and more expensive than breast milk.

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gM5GD TIL that the furthest detected individual star is 14.4 billion light years from Earth. We can detect it from so far away because gravity from objects between us and the star have warped its light, magnifying it 2000 times and focusing the star's light onto Earth for telescopes to pick up.
rRmLW TIL At most Outlet stores, you're buying an inferior product designed specifically for Outlets and never sold at retail. You can often check labels for special markings to know what you're buying.
XAk6 TIL that 29% of San Francisco’s air pollution comes from China
781eZ TIL Vice President Andrew Johnson gave his inaugural address while drunk
0vBv TIL that a Chinese lady made a phone that uses Coca-Cola as its battery.