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TIL Scientists hack a computer using just the sound of the CPU. Researchers extract 4096-bit RSA decryption keys from laptop computers in under an hour using a mobile phone placed next to the computer.

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neaZG TIL that retired astronaut, Heidemarie Martha Stefanyshyn-Piper, accidentally lost a bag of tools during a spacewalk in 2008. The tools, valued at $100,000, were lost when she accidentally pushed aside the bag they were in and it floated away.
8Q8Z TIL that Wikipedia has banned Scientologists from editing any articles having to do with Scientology
1axY7 TIL people with higher IQs are found to suffer from more mental health problems. While data shows highly intelligent people have a greater life expectancy, it found higher IQs result in increased reports of mental health problems like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and others.
wLQNE TIL While crime in Antarctica is relatively rare, prevalent Alcoholism has led to fights and indecent exposure. Other crimes include illicit drug use, torturing and killing wildlife, racing motorbikes through environmentally sensitive areas, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and arson
8aLVa TIL About Washing Machine Charlie, a WW2 Japanese pilot who would fly by American bases at night with unsynchronized engines which would wake up the Americans.