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TIL about Pleistocene Park in Siberia where scientists are trying to recreate the ecosystem of the last glacial period (a long time ago)

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dD0oB TIL Traditional Moroccan sinks, bathtubs, water vessels, and many interior surfaces are literally made out of soap scum—the traditional soap-treated lime plaster “Tadelakt” is formulated for its water repellent properties and contains the same compounds as soap scum (Ca stearate, Mg stearate, etc).
eYRL TIL that China has drastically reduced its poverty within the last decade, with the poverty rate dropping from 26% in 2007 to only 4% in 2014
XEdWj TIL about the Sony BMG rookit which infected millions of computers. Sony BMG initially denied that the software was harmful, but it couldn't easily be uninstalled, and created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware.
9wrYQ TIL that Ryan Gosling was raised Mormon
ZwPD TIL that “Serenity” is the most popular name for private boats in the U.S. over the past 22 years (appearing 13 times on the BoatUS annual Top 10 list)