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TIL in Russia, flavored instant-mashed-potatoes in a cup are a popular snack, similar to instant ramen cup noodles in Japan and North America.

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yVeDM TIL orangutans have a low metabolism and, pound-for-pound, spend less energy than any other primate. This helps them survive in their native rainforests where food availability is unpredictable. However, it also means they grow and reproduce slowly—females only give birth once every 7 or 8 years.
mxVJE TIL that Taxi Medallions in NYC have devalued from $1,000,000 to $153,000 since the introduction of Uber, causing multiple cab owners to commit suicide
8avK4 TIL In Japan, there is a belief that your blood type determines your personality and compatibility similar to Zodiac sign or Astrology.
ErNX TIL that the pilot episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog was nominated for “Best Animated Short Film” at the 1995 Academy Awards.
yV05V TIL That one of the founding members of the British SAS was from Wisconsin. Sergeant (later Major) Charles 'Pat' Riley moved to the UK when he was seven, joining the British Army at 18 and eventually becoming a member of the famous SF unit.