› added 5 years ago

186

TIL that in 2009, the government of the Maldives held an underwater cabinet meeting in a symbolic cry for help over rising sea levels that threaten the country's existence

Read more reuters.com

via reddit.com

Z6JR TIL One of the most, if not the most, prolific serial killers in American history, continued getting work as a nurse from 1988 - 2003 due to a national nurse shortage even with extensive history of attempted suicide, documented mental instability and accused patient misconduct
J7jk TIL during the filming of Snow Buddies (an Air Bud spinoff) 5 puppies died.
nWxB TIL Canada has the worst human rights record in terms of mining companies operating overseas.
5YmeP TIL it's actually possible to shoot arrows around corners/obstacles
xVVOD TIL that Paul McCartney admitted that the Beatles were all in on the elaborate 'Paul is Dead' hoax as a backup plan in the event that their albums didn't sell.