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TIL — About 2,700 employees of 501(c)(3) nonprofits received annual compensation of more than $1 million in 2014, almost one-third more than in 2011. The study, conducted by the Wall Street Journal, analyzed IRS Form 990 Returns for nearly 100,000 organizations.

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l75jB TIL about the Sea Spider, a deep sea arthropod native to all of the world's oceans. The Sea Spider, which can grow to the size of a housecat, uses its proboscis to suck the guts of its soft-bodied prey. The prey sometimes survives this feeding, but in a weakened state.
kD4e TIL of Brian Robson. A homesick Welshman living in Australia who was too broke to get home. He decided to mail himself in a crate back to the UK nearly dying in the process, only to find himself in Los Angeles by accident.
LkAv TIL that Eminem turned to Elton John for help during his drug addiction, and they still stay in contact to this day.
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.
mx70O TIL Many hipster "Craft Beers" are actually owned by large companies, including Coca Cola. (infographic only shows Australian brands)