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TIL that there's a programming language called APL. It stands for 'a programming language.'

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Kpk4 TIL Films often use ‘Infrasound’, which is below the range of human hearing, but can induce anxiety and fear for use in scary moments.
KyXJ TIL General Tso’s Chicken is an American dish. It was unknown of in China before it was introduced by chefs returning from the United States.
YMXx TIL that one’s 180 degree angle of view above water is compressed to a 97° angle of view below water, similar to the effect of a fisheye lens. The phenomenon has a name, “Snell’s Window” we have all likely seen it.
MV90 TIL every December 25th a town in Peru celebrates “Takanakuy”. Men, women, and children settle grudges with fistfights. Then everyone goes drinking together, ready to start the new year with a clean slate.
5VBlr TIL I NEED to drink water everyday !!