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TIL Stephen Hawking completed a final multiverse theory explaining how mankind might detect parallel universes just 10 days before he died

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GYEQG TIL there is no correct way to install an electrical outlet. They are placed "upside-down" for many reasons including letting you know it is attached to a light switch, for grounding purposes, to reduce chances of electric shock.
yN9w TIL the high five was used as a symbol of gay pride and identification
nemGr TIL after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US government overprinted banknotes to have the word ‘Hawaii’ marked on them. In case of a Japanese Invasion, the US could immediately declare any Hawaii-stamped notes worthless, due to their easy identification.
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