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TIL free drink refills are banned in France

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7rZ47 TIL that California produces 100% of the U.S almond supply and 80% of the global almond supply
VM74m TIL that the earth accumulates ~40,000 tonnes of space dust every year.
PQ1n TIL that Tylenol has been shown to reduce the emotional pain associated with anxiety.
e0bnE TIL that being tall is such an advantage that on average for every inch in height a person makes on average an additional $789 per year. Meaning someone who is six feet tall would earn $5,525 more than someone who is 5'6
ZpvRB TIL John F Kennedy was a WW2 war hero. In 1943 the torpedo bost he was in command of was struck by a Japanese destroyer. When the boat sank, Kennedy swam a critically injured crew member 3.5 miles to shore. They were rescued by writing a message on a coconut husk.