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TIL we know what the Sun sounds like - and it’s terrifying!

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699VX TIL that most of the world’s electricity is generated by steam. Oil, coal, and even nuclear plants all produce power by heating water to produce steam. The steam is then driven through a turbine, which in turn spins a generator and generates electricity.
W76QN TIL in 1882 James Williams of Fredonia, Texas patented a mousetrap “incorporating a handgun”
pYNEp TIL the leaf sheep sea slug can perform photosynthesis by eating algae and absorbing the chloroplasts
l7jQ1 TIL that HP used to sell iPods, and these iPods couldn't be serviced at Apple stores, since they weren't considered an Apple product
Ay6B TIL many police stations and law enforcement agencies are SafeTrade stations: Safe exchange locations for meetup, pickup or drop off points to reduce Craigslist crime and other online transactions for those meeting in person.