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TIL of a weather phenomenon that struck Kopperl, Texas in June 1960 dubbed “Satan’s Storm.” During this event, temperatures suddenly rose around midnight to 140°F, wind gusts blew at over 75MPH and crops were instantly scorched, causing terrified residents to believe the world was ending.

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8aLYK TIL that the Northern Royal Albatross take their first flight after about 8 months of age, and then spend the next 3-5 years at sea, never touching land during that time. Many then return to their headland where they born so they can then breed, having flown over 190,000km per year during that time.
69oXJ TIL according to Nielsen: streaming services captured more viewers than cable TV for the first time ever in July 2022. Streaming had a 34.8% share of total television consumption during the month, followed by cable TV (34.4%) and broadcast TV (21.6%).
VMXym TIL in 1972, Nolan Bushnell founded Atari with a princely investment of $250. Within five years, the company was worth $28 million.
5YG4p TIL PornHub Plowed New Jersey and Boston streets for free during winter storm Stella.
x615o TIL: There was a proposal in 1902 to name Royal Navy submarines after prehistoric sea creatures