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TIL in 1989 the EPA attempted to ban the use of asbestos in building materials. This ban was overturned after asbestos industry supporters sued the EPA and won. The U.S. remains one of the few developed countries to allow any industrial use of asbestos.

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NeJP TIL There is a road safety system called “Shared space” that relies on psychology. Traffic signs, kerbs and road markings are removed from town centers. Without markings drivers are more cautious and aware of their surroundings and thus slow down and pay more attention.
wo6N6 TIL that 1 gram of activated charcoal has a surface area of 32,000 sqft. Regular charcoal is 22-54 sqft
VMENk TIL no symphony orchestra can ever make a profit on its own, even if it sold out tickets at every show. This is mainly because the show consists of 40-100 fully salaried members who only perform the same piece 2 or 3 times. Most orchestras rely heavily on donators to be profitable.
ADeZo TIL historians have partnered with a retirement home to find those still able to read the civil-war era cursive script of the Seward family.
7r0j7 TIL Christopher Walken trained as a dancer and tap-dancer before starting his acting career. That's why he could dance so well in the 'Weapon Of Choice' music video. The music video won 6 awards at the MTV VMAs in 2001.