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TIL The Earth spins at a speed of 1000 Miles per Hour!

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5V7O8 TIL - Belgium went 589 days without a government
oMRr TIL that when Perdue Pharmaceuticals made OxyContin crush/melt/tamper resistant in 2010 prescriptions fell 20% nationwide and heroin ODs rose 20%
rRXPM TIL there were Walmarts in Germany
neJwr TIL Blanks can injure or kill a person if used in close range. a known case is of actor Jon Erik-Hexum. Bored by delays while filming, he pointed a gun loaded with blanks to his head and reportedly said, “Can you believe this crap?” before pulling the trigger.
5Ydap TIL there is a color code for gas/jerry cans. Red: gasoline. Blue: kerosene. Yellow: diesel. Green: oil. Although the color of the container is not regulated by OSHA, it appears to be a manufacturer's standard.