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TIL that an unplugged microwave carries enough residual current to kill you, even if it's been unplugged for months. So never try to repair a broken microwave unless you know how to discharge the capacitor.

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8o9X TIL that in the past 3500 years, there have been only 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world
rnOd TIL Chris Pratt joked about Steven Spielberg giving him the lead in Jurassic Park 4, in 2010.
l789G TIL that in terms of deadweight tonnage, 40% of the world's commercial ships are each registered in one of three countries: Liberia, Panama, and the Marshall Islands.
epK8E TIL that Joss Whedon of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "Firefly" and "The Avengers" re-wrote "Toy Story" and was nominated for Best Original Screenplay because of it.
Q01M TIL WMDs were found in Iraq after all.