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TIL In Barcelona, they control the pigeon population by mixing birth control chemicals with the birdseed

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aD4N TIL that in 1930, the US developed and approved a plan to declare war on the UK and invade Canada. It was shelved in 1939 due to the outbreak of WWII, but wasn’t declassified until 1974.
grw7W TIL about Lynne Redgrave, who is the only person to have been nominated for all of the 'Big Four' American entertainment awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, collectively known when all four have been won as "EGOT") – without winning any of them
a8wYM TIL about The Backfire Effect where your brain responds to new information that goes against your worldview as if you were being physically attacked
ANoA4 TIL a 3,200-year-old tablet shows that ancient Egyptians took attendance at work and recorded absences. One type of reason cited for missing work was "wife or daughter bleeding" referring to menstruation because men were needed at home during this time to help with the housework.
LklaZ TIL That the Dutch East India Company was the richest company ever. Reportedly worth $7.9 trillion. Compare that to Apple at its peak, which was worth $850 Billion.