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TIL in North Korea the trucks are powered by burning wood.

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mxbmp Today I learned that the little pockets on your blue jeans are for carrying pocket watches.
6EAjl TIL that around 1/3 of all land in the United Kingdom is still owned by the Aristocracy and other landed gentry
a8kr0 TIL: James Burkey Belser was an American graphic designer responsible for designing the nutrition facts label the FDA mandates on all packaged foods that is the most frequently reproduced graphic in the world. He previously designed law firm logos before taking the pro bono project that brought fame
XE1Qj TIL there's a Batman miniseries called "White Knight" which reverses the roles of Batman and the Joker. The comic takes place in world where Joker has been rehabilitated and now has to save Gotham City from the Batman.
VBVRG TIL that Super Weaners are exceptionally large elephant seals at weaning age.