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TIL that the total mass of things that humans have created exceeds the total mass of living things on Earth

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DQo0J TIL Alan Cumming is Scottish
X0BDD TIL that in 16th to 18th century Scotland, horses got to help with the execution of horse thieves. The pin holding the guillotine blade in place above the condemned horse thief was tied to a horse with a cord, so the blade would fall when the horse took off running.
oROJ8 TIL In the 1800s, individuals secured government jobs through connections to presidents, not by merit. This practice ended after a disgruntled job-seeker assassinated President James A. Garfield, whom he believed owed him a government appointment.
Do1e TIL it is the chemical reaction between vegetables and olive oil that makes the Mediterranean diet healthy.
x6aJ5 TIL Haw Par Villa is a theme park in Singapore that features the "10 Courts of Hell", gruesome depictions of Buddhist suffering. It's been popular with families for generations, where children can learn about the consequences of disobeying their parents.