› added 5 years ago

323

TIL Store gift cards/certificates in California valued under $10 are redeemable for cash (not store credit or merchandise) regardless of the store's policy. This is because of a law passed in 2008.

Read more dca.ca.gov

via reddit.com

D1QPP It seems like a good idea; after all, not many vessels are capable of sustaining life in space, so why not recycle what we’ve got? Unfortunately, the current fleet just isn’t cut out for long-term habitation. When NASA retires the three remaining space shuttles next year, the craft will be sent to museums.
6En9m TIL about the Norweigen Crusade, were the newly converted vikings sailed to the holy land. Looting and pillaging on their way.
EgGO0 TIL that Cockroach dust plays a part in why so many inner-city children have asthma.
jYxR TIL that Sweden’s recycling program is so effective that 99% of household waste is recycled. Even its food waste is composted. Sweden even imports 700,000 tons of waste from other countries.
nWvmW TIL Velcro is actually called hook and loop. Velcro is a name brand, like Kleenex.