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TIL careers with the highest number of psychopaths are CEOs, Lawyers, and Media People

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xnY5 TIL an ancient method of starting fire in SE Asia used a device called a fire piston that used rapidly compressed air to ignite a piece of tinder–the same principle used in diesel engines.
oBPm7 TIL That the white paint on the base of trees helps prevent cracking and splitting of new bark, and highlights insect infestation.
XEOL6 TIL Hugh Jackman took a pay cut to ensure "Logan" would be rated R. Since 'R-rated' films typically limit the overall audience that can attend, Jackman's reduced salary brought the budget down to an acceptable place to warrant an R rating.
XEA9k TIL that most pencils are yellow because in the 1880s one manufacturer chose that color to indicate they were luxury pencils
Yw7G TIL: Humidity levels can rise in the summer through “Corn Sweat” which is water evaporating from corn plants