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TIL that oceans absorb 40-50 % of the total produced carbon dioxide

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jNpNR TIL about 'Botanical Sexism', a process by which urban landscapers, in an effort to keep streets clear of seeds & flowers, plant only male trees. The male trees lack the seeds of their female counterparts & as the trees get bigger, their pollen counts increases which can worsen seasonal allergies.
W7LQo TIL of "Target Fixation": a phenomenon where an individual becomes so focused on an observed object (be it a target, or hazard to be avoided) that they inadvertently increase their risk of colliding with the object.
b9649 TIL of Fried Coca-Cola, created by Abel Gonzales Jr. and introduced at the 2006 Texas State Fair. Served with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, and a cherry, it sold 10,000 cups in it's first two weeks. Gonzales is also responsible for the creation of Fried Butter, as well as Fried Beer.
NnYb TIL of Martin Pistorious, a man who fell into a coma as a young boy. 2 years into his 12 year vegetative state his conscience was awakened. He was trapped for 10 years in his body, unable to communicate, with only his thoughts for company.
JY0Rk TIL Stephen Hawking did his own dialogue when he appeared on The Simpsons and he especially had problems with the word 'Fruitopia'. Hawking later expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance because he felt more people knew him for The Simpsons than for his work.