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TIL that Hong Kong is home to more skyscrapers than New York, Chicago, and Mexico City COMBINED.

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xVA0 TIL the nuclear family started when Homo Ergasters’ pelvises narrowed for upright walking; this narrowed the birth canal which caused babies to be born with less developed (smaller) brains which caused mothers to lean on their partners for support since they’re busy caring for the helpless newborn
woZMY TIL Nike makes a carpet underlayment pad made from manufacturing scrap that sells exclusively at Home Depot.
gMyGW TIL of the Circle of Tchaikovsky, a group formed in 1868 to share knowledge and books that were banned in the Russian Empire, which included the first volume of Das Kapital by Karl Marx. However, the circle opposed violent revolutions and believed fighting for political freedom was pointless.
5YkGR TIL Krusty the Clown from the Simpsons was originally intended to be Homer in disguise, which explains why they look so similar.
OXP6 TIL that wine is cheaper than bottled water in Australia.