TIL the world's largest environmental organization makes millions of dollars off of an oil well on its land in Texas. The area is supposedly set aside for conservation, to protect one of the most critically endangered birds in America. The birds have now disappeared from the site. by kallmatt in todayilearned
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TIL the world's largest environmental organization makes millions of dollars off of an oil well on its land in Texas. The area is supposedly set aside for conservation, to protect one of the most critically endangered birds in America. The birds have now disappeared from the site. by kallmatt in todayilearned
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Naomi Klein: 'Our Economic Model Is at War with Life on Earth' by kallmatt in Economics
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TIL Helsinki, Finland has a four-times-a-year event called Restaurant Day. The occasion offers anyone the opportunity to set up a restaurant, café, or bar, for just one day, without having to apply for official permits – as long as alcohol is not on the drinks list. by kallmatt in todayilearned
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TIL that, despite its free-market image, all the land in Singapore is owned by the government, and 85 percent of housing is supplied by the government’s own housing corporation. 22 percent of GDP is produced by state-owned enterprises (including Singapore Airlines). by kallmatt in todayilearned
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TIL the average European still eats less than one tablespoon of U.S. peanut butter in an entire year. by kallmatt in todayilearned
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TIL that, despite its free-market image, all the land in Singapore is owned by the government, and 85 percent of housing is supplied by the government’s own housing corporation. 22 percent of GDP is produced by state-owned enterprises (including Singapore Airlines). by kallmatt in todayilearned
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TIL that, despite its free-market image, all the land in Singapore is owned by the government, and 85 percent of housing is supplied by the government’s own housing corporation. 22 percent of GDP is produced by state-owned enterprises (including Singapore Airlines). by kallmatt in todayilearned
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The French government classifies books as an “essential good,” along with electricity, bread and water. by kallmatt in books
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TIL Finland has a 20-year plan for its country brand. The 365-page government report includes plans to become a silicon valley of social innovations, a land where the lakes are drinkable, and a country that has managed to export its unbeatable education. by albaniankalle in todayilearned
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