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TIL Starbucks spends more on health insurance for its employees than on coffee beans.

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J1mYk TIL that the Arctic tern migrates up to 71,000 km (44,000 miles) per year, traveling from the Arctic to Antarctica and back experiencing nearly 24 hours of daylight for most of its life
R7jL6 TIL about Albert Pierrepoint, an English hangman who executed between 435 and 600 people in a 25-year career that ended in 1956. During his tenure he hanged over 200 people convicted of war crimes in Germany and Austria, as well as some high-profile murderers.
jN9jv TIL of the Studillac, an aftermarket Studebaker coupe with a top speed of 125MPH and capable of going from 0-60 in 8.5 seconds thanks to its 210-horsepower Cadillac V8 engine.
8eGD8 TIL: The Faroe Islands are one of very few countries in Europe to have no McDonalds outlets. You can, however, find a Burger King, in Torshavn if you're in need of a fast food fix
m1mvE TIL that there are planets outside our solar system that are so low in density that they’re called “super-puffs”