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TIL luxury brands like Prada and Louis Vuitton have worse records for using forced labor than many cheaper and 'fast fashion' brands

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YpdXv TIL Walt Disney originally wanted to bring Walt Disney World to St. Louis until local officials refused his proposition to pay for the buildings that would house themed attractions/rides (such as Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) due to cost concerns.
mMOE TIL that the deadly mosquito is actually a very weak flier (1 mph). The American Mosquito Control Association says just a fan can keep them away.
D1KWj TIL the snow bunting is the most northerly passerine in the world. Unlike most passerines, the snow bunting has feathered tarsi, an adaptation to its cold harsh environment. Males that sing more frequently are preferred by females since it indicates greater foraging success and overall health.
R5oel TIL in 1985, Wes Craven directed an episode of The Twilight Zone starring Bruce Willis
XE5Q8 TIL that in 2008 a festival known as "Festival of the fuck bands" was held; it featured bands such as "Fucked up", "Holy fuck", "Fuck buttons" and "Fuck the writers" and was held in the town of Fucking, Austria.