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TIL about the dihydrogen monoxide parody, the action of calling water by an unfamiliar chemical name, listing "side effects" which are just scientific terms for harmless water-related bodily processes, and calling for it to be banned. This demonstrates the importance of scientific literacy.

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90np TIL that the Americans considered creating a “Gay Bomb” that would release hormones in an attempt to cause all the enemy forces to become attracted to each other. They were looking into alternative forms of chemical warfare at the time.
GYQwJ TIL that Tut Ankh Amun's tomb is the only tomb to date to be discovered intact and complete. All others were looted some time during the years. This is the unbroken seal to the tomb's door since it was closed 3,341 years ago
6E4YQ TIL about Paricutin, a 1,400 foot volcano that formed over the course of a 9 year eruption from 1942-1951. Before the volcano formed, the land was flat farmland, and just before formation there were hundreds of earthquakes and farmers reported hearing thunder even though the skies were clear.
6E4pZ TIL A surge protector's ability to protect your equipment degrades over time and should be replaced every couple years.
7xPX TIL: The $1,000,000 grand prize on America’s Got Talent is paid over 40 years to equal $25,000 per year (pre-tax). If taxed at 15% it would be equal to a job paying $10.21/hour.