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TIL the small country of Costa Rica ran 300 days out of 100% renewable energy

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KOAmw TIL at a shareholder meeting, a representative suggested Apple could have greater ROI by canning accessibility features. Tim Cook responded, “When we work on making our devices accessible by the blind, I don’t consider the bloody ROI"
6EnV8 TIL about 'bureiko', the Japanese system by which employees can tell their boss what they really think about their work and jobs, without any negative consequences.
5VLnk TIL Michael O'Leary, Ryanair CEO, bought a taxi license plate in 2004 under the name O'Leary Cabs, with only one vehicle, his own Mercedes, so he can legally use Dublin bus lanes
neaLB TIL that the $100 bill comprises 77% of all US currency in circulation. According to former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, more than two-thirds of all $100 notes are held outside the United States.
loE8a TIL Kharai Camels in Kutch are one of the few camel breeds that can swim. They feed off marine mangroves and in turn help regenerate the mangrove forests. Only 5000 camels are left now!