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TIL that in 1998, 4% of the 225 richest men’s wealth could provide for entire globe: basic education, basic health care, adequate food, clean water and safe sewers. [NY Times original source]

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epK8E TIL that Joss Whedon of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "Firefly" and "The Avengers" re-wrote "Toy Story" and was nominated for Best Original Screenplay because of it.
MEVA TIL Dubai has a TGI Thursday’s instead of TGI Friday’s
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