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TIL: large earthquakes can systematically trigger other large earthquakes on opposite sides of the earth

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m6no TIL in 2005 A Texas man created an internet controlled remote firearm with webcam mount for people wanting to hunt game online. It was quickly shut down by the Government of Texas.
0wlWj TIL Current theory is Venus initially spun anticlockwise. In a way, still does, but upside down. It flipped its axis 180 degrees at some point. Theory: Sun's gravitational pull on Venus' atmosphere caused strong atmospheric tides that combined w/ friction between Venus' mantle and core, flipping it.
Bre0x TIL Tupac was 19 Year old when he wrote the amazing song „Changes“
loGV TIL Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire” was inspired when the band went to bass player, Noel Redding’s mother’s house. Jimi said “Let me stand next to your fire” so he could warm up. The family dog was laying in front of the fire, which is where the line, “Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over.” comes from.
awJb0 TIL about the Tri-State Tornado - the deadliest Tornado in U.S. History that traveled 235 miles killing 695 people