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TIL “enshittification” was named 2023’s Word of the Year by the American Dialect Society. It describes the decline of platforms like social media and e-commerce: starting user-friendly, shifting to prioritize businesses, and eventually maximizing profits at users’ and customers’ expense.

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0wVZ5 TIL The Godzilla from the 1998 American film was renamed "Zilla" by rights holder Toho in 2006, because the film "had taken the 'God' out of 'Godzilla' by portraying the character as a mere animal."

Kj6J TIL that there are studies which suggest a correlation between sleep deprivation and an increased desire to eat poorly and decreased self control over eating impulses.

YJDG TIL that in developing countries, the use of birth control has lowered maternal deaths by 43%, and if full demand were met it could be reduced by as much as 73%.

051p TIL There is almost an entire continent submerged under water

16wDr TIL that the Chevrolet Suburban is the only vehicle with a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. Given for its appearance in nearly 2,000 movies since 1960.