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TIL That megapodes are birds that hatch fully feathered and active, already able to fly and live independently from their parents

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e0Wa6 TIL about the Pareto Principle [80/20 Rule] 80% of results come from 20% of causes. The interesting thing is that it is present in almost everything. 80% of rainfall comes from 20% of cloud types. 80% of people crash their car because of 20% of causes. Simulation is hard-coded.
VMgMB TIL that the Porgs in Star Wars: The Last Jedi only exist to cover up the puffins native to Skellig Michael (Luke's Island) as they couldn't be removed by law.
g1y TIL that there is a company that uses human fetal kidney cells to develop and amplify flavors. They are partnered with Nestle, Campbell’s Soup, Kraft Foods and Pepsi.
oRPGY TIL that Black Pepper starts as a green stone fruit and was popularized in the 15th century when the Portuguese explorer Vasco De Gama located it growing on the shores of India
d8K8E TIL the actress who played Carol Stills on The Office has been married to Steve Carrel since 1995.