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TIL there's an ancient whistled language that's now "spoken" by only a few people

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j6o1Q TIL Memory Palace, a mnemonic device dating back to ancient times, involves associating information with specific locations in your mind. By mentally navigating these spaces, individuals enhance their memory recall
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