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TIL that 90% of people who spend 3 or more hours a day on the computer, will suffer Computer Vision Syndrome (Under the “Prevalence” section)

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7roJ7 TIL scientists have figured out how to make wood that is stronger and tougher than steel alloys
d8JY9 TIL that in Idaho there is an anonymous "Secret Santa" that has for the last several years given away $500,000 per year in cash and gifts to people that do amazing things in the community around them.
awjeA TIL in 2016 Russia’s national air carrier Aeroflot directly linked the pay of its flight attendants to their dress size. This was defended as a “fuel saving” measure.
RVM8 TIL In 1906 the Bronx Zoo, NYC put an African Man on display in the Monkey house…
4XjXJ TIL whales and dolphins evolved from a meat eating terrestrial cow relative that likely had hooves and a cow-like multi-chambered, ruminant digestive system. Modern Cetaceans still have a ruminant-like digestive system described as a “hybrid” between true carnivores and herbivores.