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TIL Road Traffic Incidents account for 2% of global deaths yearly. For 2016, that was 1.36 million deaths. The highest non-disease related cause of deaths.

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BrlJL TIL Pringles were forced to rename the product "Crisps" in the U.S. because the brand uses potato dough rather than sliced potatoes. Years later, Pringles argued in the UK even though their product says "crisps" on the container, they aren't legally crisps. They won in court but lost on appeal.
Oo1yL Pregnancy cravings don't happen in every culture.
WkMQ9 TIL redheads are more sensitive to pain because of a mutation in a gene that affects hair color and require, on average, about 20 percent more general anesthesia than people with dark hair or blond coloring.
oB0PW TIL that Amazon offers refunds if your guaranteed delivery date is late. You need to contact Amazon customer service, but you'll either get your delivery fees refunded or a free month of prime (if you're a prime customer). Some customers have even reported e-gift cards.
wLa8J TIL: The Wreck of the Sultana was the Worst Maritime Disaster In American History, killing 1,800 on board.