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Mercedes protect your eardrums in a crash by emitting a loud static noise just prior to impact, which triggers your ears to protect themselves. Also - your ears are able to protect themselves from loud noises

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kWv4 TIL that during production of Toy Story 2, Pixar accidentally deleted the entire movie from its servers. The movie was saved by an employee, a new mother, who worked from home and had the data saved on her personal computer.
0d8ON TIL that ice doesn’t melt effectively in a microwave. The water molecules are held strongly to each other and do not vibrate enough to generate heat. Throwing in ice cubes with your food will produce steam which in turn will produce more evenly cooked food.
gMkEA TIL while Canada was officially neutral during the U.S. Civil War, between 33-55,000 Canadians volunteered and fought mostly for the Union. Over 29 Canadians received the Medal of Honor. The war led to change in governing philosophy in Canada, with more focus on federation instead of states rights.
KR8G TIL of a theme park in Transylvania that’s 400 feet below ground. Once a salt mine and cheese storing facility, visitors can ride a Ferris wheel, row around a lake, play mini golf, and more.
4XxK6 TIL that electric toothbrushes were originally intended to help people with limited motor skills