2 Comments TIL in the early 20th Century, Chicken was considered a spring delicacy in the USA and grown seasonally by Farm Wives. During WWII, red meat was rationed and Chicken farming became industrialized. In 1930, the average American ate 10 pounds of chicken annually. Now we eat 64 pounds annually. by whatilearned September 21, 2022, 3:33 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
1 Comment TIL during the monsoon season, the Mekong River swells so much it forces the Tonle Sap River to flow backwards, away from the sea, filling Tonle Sap Lake, temporarily making it the largest freshwater lake in SE Asia. It’s the only river in the world that changes direction seasonally. by whatilearned May 24, 2022, 3:56 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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