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TIL that after Hurricane Katrina, prisoners who couldn‘t move back to their destroyed neighbourhoods after finishing their sentence were significantly less likely to be reincarcerated afterwards

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9owp TIL North Korea has made a thriving state sponsored industry out of insurance scams for decades
5vrp TIL that pendulums behave inexplicably different during solar eclipses, sometimes rotating up to 13 degrees in a span of 14 minutes (as opposed to the usual rate of 3.75 degrees per 15 minutes).
P15rE TIL that woman in the U.S. found an ancient Maya vase for $3.99 while thrifting. Recognizing its similarity to museum artifacts, she felt curious and responsible. After confirming its historical significance, she returned it to Mexico, where authorities verified its authenticity.
nj8b TIL some animals are endangered because governments rely on common ownership. Whilst Kenya has experienced vast decreases in their elephant population, conversely, Zimbabwe, advocating private elephant ownership, has experienced population excesses.
KO9wR TIL that 75% of people who work 4 days a week report high job satisfaction and less illness in the workplace. Over half (69%) report lower stress levels.