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TIL A 700W microwave draws about 1200W of energy and their efficiency can be as low as 50%

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RGx9 TIL Two US Soldiers were killed by North Korea, while trying to trim down a tree that obscured their view. 3 days later, a task force of 813 troops entered Korea and chopped it down.
a8gW9 TIL that dingos are considered by many to be a distinct species, Canis dingo. Making it the only native terrestrial animal in the order Carnivora.
Omm1 TIL that the R-rated South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut intentionally used 399 swears, since the MPAA would give an NC-17 rating to any movie using 400 or more swears.
rRMee TIL about Ratón Pérez. The Spanish mouse equivalent of the Tooth Fairy
mEEE TIL There is a town in Norway called Hell, and it freezes over almost every winter.