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TIL Whales weaponize barnacles, making the parasite a symbiote

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9w7rM TIL Microsoft tested 4-day work week in Japan by giving its entire 2,300-person workforce 5 Fridays off in a row without decreasing pay. This led to more efficient meetings, happier workers and boosted productivity by a staggering 40%. Do you think India would’ve seen similar results?
691v7 TIL they make car elevators to make parking easier especially in narrow streets. They cost $55,000 and Harrison Ford, Britney Spears and Mitt Romney all have one.
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a8oE0 TIL the double crown worn by rulers in ancient Egypt - the pschent - combined the White Hedjet Crown of Upper Egypt and the Red Deshret Crown of Lower Egypt.