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TIL that there are 57 signals that Google looks at to personally tailor one’s query results and that there is no standard Google anymore.

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R7R64 The first modern crematory was built in the U.S. in 1876. A second came eight years later. By 1900, there were 20. The practice got another boost in 1963 when the Catholic Church reversed its opinion on cremation during the Vatican II reforms and said cremation was permitted (though ash scattering was not). Four decades ago, less than 5 percent of American were cremated when they died. Now that figure stands at nearly half.
VMjdG TIL that Bubbles, Michael Jackson’s former pet Chimp, currently resides at a sanctuary for “retired” Hollywood Apes/Monkeys. Other “celebrities” include Sam from Dunston Checks in, and Bella, the 2004 Career Builder Campaign.
5lGB TIL Every night after closing time, Disneyland releases over 200 feral cats into the park to help keep the rodent population under control.
QJJok TIL in modern camel racing, they don't use human riders but robots. It saves weight.
d8KLE TIL that Americans spend on lottery more than they spend on books, video games, sports tickets, movies and music - combined.