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TIL The total energy released through an average hurricane is equivalent to 200 times the electrical generating capacity of the entire world.

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6EZDY TIL that in 1985, 45 legendary musicians dropped what they were doing, flew to Los Angeles, and pulled an all-nighter to record: “We Are The World”. The song was only written the day before it was recorded, but it sold 20 million copies and won three Grammys.
QxoX TIL in 1884 there were four men stranded on a lifeboat without food or water. After 20 days, two of the men decided to kill and eat the weakest. Four days later, the men were picked up and rescued. The two men that killed and ate their crew member were later charged and found guilty of murder.
0weyv TIL a scene in the 1991 film "Frankie and Johnny" called for Al Pacino's character to be surprised after opening a door. In order to elicit genuine surprise, the director arranged for William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, to appear behind the door (out of shot) in full Starfleet uniforms
OZeY TIL that Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan from ‘Forrest Gump’) plays in the band called 'Lt. Dan Band’. The group mainly performs non-profit gigs for the USO and veteran affairs charities.
MeZG8 TIL that Sweden had a chance at Norways oil resources for 40% of Volvo back in the late 70s, but Volvo shareholders believed it was being sold too cheap and declined. Norway oil fund is now over 1 trillion $ and Volvo was sold in 2010 to a Chinese company for 1.8 billion.