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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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OGl1 TIL that tea bags are made of banana fibers
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VG58 TIL iHeartRadio, the media conglomerate that owns most radio stations you know, ‘auditions and hires actors to call in to talk radio shows and pose as listeners … to provide shows … with planned content in the form of stories and opinions.’
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