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TIL The moon's tidal forces are slowing down Earth's rotation over time. 500 million years ago, days on Earth were 21-22 hours long

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JkD1 TIL that the Western Egyptian Siwa Oasis had historical acceptance of male homosexuality and even rituals celebrating same-sex marriage - traditions that modern Egyptian authorities have sought to repress
Q48e TIL that reloading in Golden Eye for N64 was originally going to be accomplished by removing and reinserting the rumble pack like an ammunition magazine.
9YP5p TIL that during the Winter War of 1939-1940, Russian tanks and infantry attempted to flank Vyborg by crossing the frozen Gulf of Finland. When Finnish forces were alerted, they fired 12” coastal batteries into the ice. Entire Russian companies disappeared.
Oo414 TIL the UK has its very own coral reef - off the the coast of Cornwall is an 8000 year old cold water coral reef.
dPxr TIL for over 15 years Paul Rudd has been showing the same clip of Mac and Me on the Conan O'Brien instead of clips from the movies he’s starring in and promoting.