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TIL that some species of bamboo flower only once in decades, and do so simultaneously across the entire planet, regardless of location or climate

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E1xQp TIL that North Korea has a VHS copy of Space Jam enshrined in a musuem
4QDJ TIL “Living room” what we call today, was actually called “Death room” in the 19th century, as it was the place where deceased family members were laid out for final respects, it was the time when many funerals were still taking place at home.
pwZp TIL that the oldest retail store in America, founded in 1818, is Brooks Brothers. They are still open today and have a range of famous clients including Stephen Colbert and 39 out of the 44 U.S. Presidents. They also introduced several clothing innovations, such as the button down collar.
XjOE TIL that your LCD monitor consumes more energy when it is black than when it is white
QNnrd TIL that they were giant mega-penguins. They were the size and the weight of a full-grown man.