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TIL 75% of the worlds tornados happen in the United States, approximately 1,200 annually
TIL that one inch of rain falling on 1 acre of ground is equal to about 27,154 gallons and weighs about 113 tons.
TIL that more than half of the world's known geysers are located in Yellowstone National Park.
TIL Mithridatism is the practice of protecting oneself against a poison by gradually self-administering non-lethal amounts. The word is derived from Mithridates VI, the king of Pontus, who so feared being poisoned that he regularly ingested small doses, aiming to develop immunity.
TIL that an Oklahoma liquor store owner used a WWII machine gun from a rooftop watchtower to defend against mafia bombings.
TIL that 35% of Royal Australian Navy casualties during WW2 are attributed to a single ship, the sinking of HMAS Sydney in a mismatched battle versus the German merchant raider Kormoran
TIL On July 4th, 1826, 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the second President of the United States, John Adams, died with his last words being, "Thomas Jefferson survives." However, Adams was unaware that third President Thomas Jefferson had died earlier that day.
TIL (1814) a London brewery vat exploded, releasing a 15-foot high 'tsunami' of beer that killed eight people in a local slum. The deaths were ruled an 'Act of God,' and the brewery successfully sued the government for the tax money they paid on the lost beer.
TIL that all F1 cars are required to have a halo - a wishbone-shaped piece of titanium which surrounds the cockpit. It has saved several drivers' lives, including one who flipped his car at 200mph and crashed into the grandstand. He was uninjured.
TIL in accordance with his policy of religious tolerance, Mughal Emperor Akbar attempted to create a new syncretic faith that would promote tolerance, understanding of different religious views and constructive philosophical debate among different sects. The movement peaked at just 20 followers
TIL that more than half of the world's known geysers are located in Yellowstone National Park.
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