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TIL up to a quarter of California smog originates in China

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aaR9 TIL George Orwell worked writing propaganda during World War II, and the experience helped shape his novel 1984
N7vM6 TIL that for over a century, locals in Meghalaya, India have been using trees to build root bridges, known locally as jing kieng jri. Taking 15 to 30 years to grow, they can span up to 250′ above gorges and rivers and support up to 35 people at a time.
Y7yEv TIL that the oldest archaeological evidence of copper mining and working was the discovery of a copper pendant in northern Iraq from 8,700 BCE.
0wXOj TIL M. Night Shyamalan dropped out of the Life of Pi film because he thought his name would besmirch the movie because it had a twist ending.
9wOOr TIL that when people interact closely, their brain waves can synchronize, leading to better problem-solving, cooperation, and even synchronized heart rates. Eye contact and smiling can instantly sync up brain activity.