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neQJ9 TIL of Plastic Pyrolysis. A process of heating plastic in the absence of oxygen to create solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Literally turning plastic back into oil!
Brder TIL: During the filing of the movie "Titanic" 50 members of the film's cast and crew were rushed to hospital for suspected food poisoning. The actual cause of their ailment was discovered to be lobster chowder maliciously laced with PCP.
ne1oo TIL that in 1959 the U.S. Navy submarine USS Barbero used a nuclear capable SSM-N-8 "Regulus" cruise missile to deliver mail
PYxQZ TIL that when rabbits hop around in a twisting motion it means they are happy and safe, and that specific action is called a "Binky"
EgG8W TIL that in order to repay its debt to the IMF, South Korea began a gold collecting campaign in 1998. The three month campaign saw 3.5 million citizens donate 227 tons of gold, worth about $2.13 billion