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TIL that atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14 psi. In other words, your small kitchen table has the weight of like 10 cars on it. And the only reason it doesn't collapse is because the weight of 10 cars is also pushing UP from the bottom (and in all directions). Tis a thiccc atmosphere.

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