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

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WryY TIL Gallaudet in Washington, DC is the only university in the world designed entirely for the deaf. Its open architecture is based on lines of sight, with sliding doors to not interrupt sign language eye contact while walking, and blue walls to provide contrasting backdrops for signing.
w64P TIL that the first casualty of the Battle of Hastings was William the Conqueror’s jester. He allegedly taunted the English army by juggling his sword and was promptly killed for the display.
awPkZ TIL that a whiskey shot got its name because in the old west, cowboys would trade a .45 cartridge for 1.5 ounces of whiskey because at the time, they were roughly the same price.
xgD TIL Uganda Is Reviving The “Kill the Gays” Bill From 2009
Lxgm TIL that the smell of women’s tears will reduce men’s sexual arousal and testosterone levels.