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TIL that Fortune Global 500 companies collectively generated a record $41.7 trillion in revenue and $3 trillion in profit in 2024. Together, they’re powering over one-third of global GDP.

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R58b9 TIL a study found that men wash their hands much less often than women after using the bathroom. 15% of men don’t wash their hands at all. Of those me. that did, only 50% used soap. 7% of women didn’t wash and 78% used soap.
E1mP TIL that zebra stripes are an evolutionary response to horseflies
4kPAJ TIL: The first translation of The US Declaration of Independence was into German because nearly 1/3 of all Pennsylvania residents at the time were first or second generation German immigrants.
J1KlB TIL Hawaiian pizza isn't Italian or American, but was invented by a Greek-born Canadian (Sam Panopoulos) inspired by Chinese sweet and sour flavours.
0wVmy TIL that the Dallas Cowboys play in Arlington, Texas, The Washington Football Team plays in Maryland, The San Francisco 49ers play in Santa Clara and both New York teams play in New Jersey