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TIL that almost 30% of people in the world are obese or overweight.

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neaWB TIL that the final stage of the selection process for the British SAS is 36 hours of 'resistance to interrogation'. This process involves the use of multiple techniques that are against international law if used in a real interrogation.
XZ6r TIL that an investment bank which lost 75% of its employees in 9/11 sued American Airlines for negliegence in allowing terrorists on board, and won $135 million
kOjdd TIL that it took Tim Treadwell over 6 minutes to die during the bear attack that ended his life.
eG1g TIL in 2007 the I-35W bridge in Minnesota collapsed with a school bus on the deck. As it fell, a truck driver swerved to give them an exit. It cost him his own life but saved over 50 children.
JY498 TIL about the 'Nobody For President' campaign from 1976. It was popularized by activists such as Wavy Gravy. The appeal for Nobody was apparent: Nobody was the best candidate. Nobody cares about you. Nobody loves the poor. Nobody will end the war. Nobody will cut your taxes.