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TIL Elon Musk doesn’t patent any of SpaceX’s technology because their only competition is China, and China ignores patent’s.

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D1NmD TIL California has a recycling rate of over 100%. Apart from Oregon, no other neighboring states have a return program, leading to thousands of recyclables being illegally brought into California. It's believed to cost the state over $40m
GEmQ TIL pornography is legal in the US even though prostitution is not, because it is illegal to pay one explicitly for sex, but the participants in a film/photo are paid to act and are protected under the first amendment to take part in sexual acts as part of the act.
J1Xvv TIL that the idea that caffeine makes you dehydrated is largely a myth
nWeGb TIL that the #1 leading cause of death for a pregnant woman in the United States is homicide.
Oov0g TIL certain male beetles have spiky penises that injure the females so that their sperm can seep into the bloodstream and encourage other physiological reactions that increase fertility.