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TIL that on Jupiter's moon Io, tidal effects from Jupiter cause the ground itself to move up and down by 300 feet. Typical tidal range on earth is 3 feet in the open ocean.

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1a08d TIL that details from Ukrainian-Canadian artist William Kurelek’s painting, The Maze, were used as the cover art for Van Halen’s Fair Warning album.
neB9P TIL that 2 out of the 3 members of LFO (Lyte Funky Ones) have passed away. Rich Cronin at 36 and Devin Lima at 41.
grAD TIL all aircraft in the Israeli airline El-Al are equipped with flares to protect against missiles.
16wpW TIL of Siren Kings, a youth subculture where crews try to build the loudest and clearest sound system. The "sirens" are a mix of battery-powered loudspeakers and public address systems fixed to cars or bikes. Celine Dion's music is often used in Siren battles as they must showcase treble over bass.
YpjaZ TIL: More than Half of all U.S. Presidents have come from just 4 states - New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Massachusetts.