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TIL China used more cement between 2011 and 2013 than the US did in the entire 20th century

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W71LY TIL that the filming of The Wizard of Oz had a surprising number of health-hazards. For example, asbestos flakes were used to make snow. Margaret Hamilton was burned. Judy Garland was given amphetamines.
exen TIL that Ben & Jerry’s sends all of their ice cream waste to local farmers to be used as pig feed. The pigs love the ice cream, but they refuse to eat one flavor. Mint Oreo.
VMMBB TIL of the Peter Principle: Employees are promoted based on performance in their current role, not their ability to perform a new role. People rise to their level of incompetence.
edRk TIL that “Beats” Headphones cost roughly $14 to make and can sell for upwards of $450
NQJJ TIL the same Dr. Light who built Megaman is Mario’s family doctor