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ajby TIL The iconic ‘scream’ made by WW2 dive bombers is produced by two separate acoustic devices mounted to the wings, known as a 'Jericho Trumpet(s)’ and serve no purpose beyond intimidation.
awWrZ TIL that John Adams and his wife, Abigail Adams, were actually third cousins
p8eMe TIL Jimmy Stewart was the first Hollywood actor to enlist during WW2 and retired in 1968 as a Brigadier General.
wLbO1 TIL - the average power of the sun, at the earth's distance is about 1400 watts per square meter (1.4kW/m^2).
bVW9 TIL scientists have found evidence of a flood around 1920 B.C in China that corresponds to the time of Emperor Yu, the legendary first Chinese emperor, who was renowned for his accomplishments in clearing up floodwaters