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TIL that two hurricanes can merge sometimes forming a larger, stronger hurricane. It's called the "Fujiwhara effect."

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GZxN TIL: An individual horse has a peak power output of 14.9 horsepower
wpoP TIL the US Army admits it secretly dumped 64 million pounds of nerve and mustard gas agent in the sea, along with 400,000 chemical-filled bombs, landmines and rockets, and more than 500 tons of radioactive waste.
70xx TIL “One Googolth” is the statistical chance that a monkey, given adequate food and rest, will correctly type all the letters of Hamlet on a typewriter on the first try.
nYjo TIL game designer Will Wright was inspired to create a “virtual doll house” after losing his home during the Oakland firestorm of 1991. Replacing his home and his other possessions made him think about adapting that life experience into a game, The Sims.
PYNkg TIL Controversial footballer Mario Balotelli burnt down his own bathroom after shooting fireworks from his window.