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TIL the population of Phytoplankton has dropped 40% since the 1950’s. Phytoplankton contribute 70% more Oxygen to our earth than trees do. (I.E. We need to care about the ocean!)

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0GKR TIL Google Shopping used to be called Froogle, but was changed when not enough people seemed to understand the pun.
b66mN TIL that 3 current colleges in the U.S. were established in the 1600s: Harvard University (1636), College of William & Mary (1693) and St. John's College (1696)
woGEW TIL that lots of paintings on wood were transferred to canvas from the 18th century onwards to ‘prevent’ deterioration. Some transfers were more successful than others.
a8JwJ TIL the rufous treepie, a bird in the raven family, has learned to steal lit candles from a temple in India. The candles use clarified butter for fuel so the treepies fly inside, grab one and fly away. Then they remove the wick and extinguish it before eating it and the butter.
PYDZG TIL Jessica McClure fell into a well in 1987. The rescue effort gained national attention and is considered the turning point for 24 hour news. The fame associated with the ordeal has caused a divorce, suicide, and boredom.