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TIL there is there is an equation for how quickly a real conspiracy theory would reveal itself. The more people involved the quicker the truth comes out. Estimates if the Moon landing was really faked, it would have been revealed in under 4 years.

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xVZK7 TIL in early 1990s, Looney Tunes & DC Comics were originally included as themed areas in of what is now Universal's Islands of Adventure. Issues over royalties between Warner Bros. & Universal Studios killed the plans after Universal CEO Sid Sheinberg told WB "we don’t need your f*cking characters."
plJe TIL: Google sought out to make the most efficient teams by studying their employees. Named ‘Project Aristotle’ the research found Psychological Safety to be the most important factor in a successful team. That is an ability to take risk without fear of judgement from peers.
9Yw77 TIL of Чадоград, a "city" where everything is run by kids. Each visiting kid is given training by "doctors", can learn how to operate a plane, learn journalism, and even driving lessons. Also exists a "bank" among other buildings to prepare kids for the real world.
yVMZp TIL there is a small and salty pond in Antarctica. With a salinity level of 45.8%, the pond is 1.3 times saltier than the Dead Sea. Due to its saltiness, the water does not begin to freeze until temperatures fall below -50 C ( -58 F)
KmwQ TIL a 12-year-old Ethiopian girl was snatched by four men on her way home from school. A week later, three lions encountered the group and chased the men off. The lions stayed with the girl without harming her, before departing as police searching for her came near