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TIL that only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled

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xVMEk TIL the world's largest retail store (by square footage) is Shinsegae Centum City Department Store in Busan, South Korea, with 3.163 million square feet.
xVJ4D TIL about a horrifying yet totally cool deep sea creature called the Vampire Squid. They're about 1 ft long and live in the deep ocean. I am mesmerized by their blue creepy eyes. Their family tree is so old they predate squid and octopus. It eats detritus (sea gunk) and is very gentle.
xVVnw TIL that Chik-Fil-A uses peanut oil to cook their food as a healthy alternative to regular oil, but those with peanut allergies can still eat their food.
vPVMj TIL turn signal neglect is twice as dangerous as distracted driving
dDYNZ TIL about 'Tree Spiking'. A practice in which someone screws or hammers in a spike into the base or trunk of a tree with the intention of causing personal and industrial harm. This has lead to the maiming and deaths of lumberjacks and factory workers...