› added 6 years ago

1146

TIL that the EU suppressed a 300-Page study that found piracy doesn’t harm sales after spending 360,00 euro to have the study done.

Read more gizmodo.com

via reddit.com

VBG7k TIL the coded phrases for the royal family to implement funeral plans for family members, include bridge names. London Bridge, for example for Queen Elizabeth II
EgMvX TIL that in the UK fees for school trips are voluntary, and the school is not allowed to stop your child going if you don't/can't pay
AW9g TIL that french poet and novelist Victor Hugo lived his last days in Paris on the “avenue Victor Hugo”, having as his address “Mr Victor Hugo, In his avenue, in Paris”.
6EBAw TIL that the discount supermarket chain ALDI is actually two entirely separate but co-operating companies with two different logos.
woXr1 TIL Airplane toilets are coated with teflon so your poop doesn't stick when it's vacuumed down the toilet. Minimal water is used.