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TIL that volcanic eruptions can cool the Earth's climate. When a volcano erupts, it releases sulfur dioxide, which converts to sulfuric acid in the atmosphere and forms fine sulfate aerosols. These aerosols reflect sunlight back into space, leading to temporary global cooling.

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9Y6L7 TIL there is a guinness world record for "greatest robbery of a goverement" ,currently held by the dictator of the Philippines F.Marcos and his wife Imelda. It is estimated that they have embezelled up to 10 billion USD of which only 860 million have been recovered
m8Lo TIL that UK hypnotist Derren Brown organised an elaborate prank whereby he convinced one man that he had woken up in a Zombie apocalypse. The ruse, that took months of planning, lasted several days and included 200+ actors.
mxDeo TIL there is an event in history called "The Great Stink". In 1858, central London got so stinky because of untreated sewage, that it became unbearable for local population. Incidentally that event became starting point to modernize sewage treatment as we have it today.
ANQ5x TIL: Tequila in EU is protected designation of Mexico (United Mexican States)
DvWP TIL Director John Ford was sent to the island of Midway to film a documentary on life at a small, isolated military base. He ended up getting caught in the Battle for Midway; he filmed the entire thing and was also injured during the fight.