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TIL that America donates the most per capita to charity than any other country.

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PYj4Z TIL that Goose bumps evolved to make our ancestors’ hair stand up, making them appear more threatening to predators.
robe TIL Nancy Astor told Winston Churchill “If you were my husband, I’d poison your tea,” to which he responded, “Madam, if you were my wife, I’d drink it.”
XEWL8 TIL of a 2011 study that analyzed the decisions made by a panel of judges who spent several days reviewing parole applications. It turned out that the likelihood of a prisoner getting parole was mostly determined by how hungry the judges were at different times in the day.
J1dJQ TIL McDonald’s once made bubblegum-flavored broccoli. It was an attempt to get kids to eat healthier. However, adding a sweet flavor to broccoli doesn't make it any more appetizing to kids, who were confused by the taste.
Zyxp TIL: In 2011, a man’s death was officially listed as “starvation” from a celery only diet.