@jrettinger: In the early 2000s, tech companies discovered that Janet Jackson’s "Rhythm Nation" could literally crash laptops. The song's frequency matched the physical vibration of 5,400 RPM hard drives, causing them to crash. It even took out nearby laptops. Did you know about this story? Hit follow for more bizarre tech history! #techhistory #techtok #rythmnation #janetjackson #History

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