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TIL the earthquake that caused the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami generated 9,600 gigatons of energy, equal to 550 million Hiroshima explosions

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R7547 A helium balloon on the moon might as well be made of lead. For any balloon to stay aloft in any atmosphere, the gas inside it must be lighter than the surrounding air.
ee0D TIL that dogs love squeaky toys because they simulate the small cries of a dying animal.
9YmZB TIL that the very first Nobel Prize in Physics went to Wilhelm Röntgen for his discovery of X-rays.
6EnyJ TIL That Brazil has a Testicle Mascot called Mr Balls to raise awareness for testicular cancer
xxyk TIL the Film Board of India blocked Saving Private Ryan citing violence. The Board demanded cuts that Spielberg declined, instead, he decided not to release the movie in India. The Home Minister of India saw the movie himself and, impressed, ordered it to be released uncut.