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TIL: McDonalds brings the mcrib when pork prices are down on commodities markets

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j6QXM TIL the three toed sloth is an excellent swimmer. They can move 3x faster in water than on land, and can hold their breath for 40 minutes
QJ7j6 TIL about the “fifth basic taste”, umami. It is described as the deep, meaty, savory flavor found in cooked meats, tomatoes, and mushrooms. The only form of pure, isolated umami is MSG.
MPWb TIL that human touch can dynamically detect something just 13 nanometers in size.
v1GDB TIL Iran carries out more sex change operations than any other nation in the world except Thailand. This is because homosexuality is forbidden while being trans is officially recognized by the government and seen as a good solution to same sex attraction.
rNaB0 TIL in 2005, a guy named Doug Heckman read the EULA before he installed some PC software. The agreement included a clause offering 'financial compensation' to licensees who actually read the license agreement. He emailed the company, referred to the clause and the company sent him a check for $1,000