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TIL that livestock farming generates over 18% of the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions, where as all the world’s cars, trains, planes and boats account for a combined 13%.

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9wk67 TIL that Joe Jackson would hold a belt as the Jackson 5 rehearsed, ready to strike his children if they stepped out of line. Michael Jackson was terrified of his father. “I have thrown up in his presence because when he comes in the room and this aura comes and my stomach starts hurting."
rok0 TIL that only 20% of products in outlet stores are overstock from their main counterparts. The rest are made or bought specifically for outlet stores.
4XJpo TIL Among skaters, the benihana is considered a kook trick. It’s forbidden, only done in jest or ignorance.
5YXdD TIL that "lactose-free milk" is just milk with an added enzyme that helps lactose-intolerant people digest it.
DQ4Qj TIL that in order to listen The Flaming Lips' Zaireeka properly, you have to play all 4 CD's simultaneously.