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TIL that companies can legally discriminate against people who smoke

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LQOgm TIL John Jacob Astor arrived in New York City with a suitcase full of flutes to start a music store. A few years later he one of the richest Americans ever. He made his fortune in furs and real estate.
WkjNN TIL: New York City has a GDP per capita just over $100k. 4 out of the 5 boroughs have a GDP per capita between $30k-42k. This $100k average is skewed by Manhattan, which has a GDP per capita of $386,500.
gMZJA TIL tailgating, or riding someone’s bumper, actually causes traffic jams, slowing everyone down
8aPrZ TIL of a tradition in the United States Senate whereby a senator who sits at a particular desk near a busy entrance keeps a drawer full of candy for members of the body.
Wkxm8 TIL the towns of Boring, USA, Dull, Scotland, and Bland, Australia Teamed Up to Create the League of Extraordinary Communities.