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TIL that the Moon is slowing down the Earth's rotation

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6ElDZ TIL Casey J Fury, a civillian sandblaster/painter, started a fire onboard nuclear submarine USS Miami, so he could go home early. Several were injured fighting the fire. Fury confessed, and was given a 17 yr prison sentence and $400,000,000 fine. Never repaired, Miami was decommissioned 3/28/2014.
DQP9g TIL a man once broke a Guinness World Record by playing poker for 5+ days in a row with no sleep... AND WON
Br6Zx TIL that modern military submarines have a rescue buoy that releases during an emergency, and it remains attached to the submarine by a cable. Once on the surface it can indicate to rescuers the position of the submarine, and may include a telephone for communication with the trapped submariners.
J1r9V TIL that every Texas Ranger's badge is carved from Mexican silver, rather than cast like most other badges. Standard issue badges are all made almost exclusively using 1947 or 1948 Cinco Peso coins by only three master silversmiths and engravers.
OoVZ6 TIL in the early 20th century tipping was considered deeply un-American and made illegal in 7 states