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TIL: Bats eat enough insects to save the US over $1 Billion a year in crop damage and pesticide.

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GN71 TIL Norway has over $800 billion invested for future generations. They only invest ethically, and have excluded companies like Boeing for making nukes, Raytheon for making cluster bombs, and Wal-Mart for human rights violations. The investments may be worth as much as $3.3 trillion by 2030.
VMGnk TIL the common earthworm is an invasive species which is native to Europe
wRlW TIL Beanie Babies, at the height of their popularity, accounted for 10% of eBay traffic and some collectors insured their purchases for thousands of dollars.
G9b7 TIL There is a private museum in Michigan, generally open only to paying Product Designers, which showcases thousands of failed products.
e0M5g TIL Joe DiMaggio would’ve received $10,000 for an ad campaign if his record 56-game hitting streak had lasted one game longer. Heinz was ready to pay up to make him part of their 57 ketchup branding.