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TIL in the Canary Island shepherds whistle while they work,and their brain process it as language. It’s called Silvo Gomero.

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N7oke TIL In 1963, Félicette was the first cat to be launched into Space. She experienced weightlessness and safely returned to Earth. 14 cats went through intensive training but Félicette was chosen for her calm disposition. Some claim the other cats became too fat.
lo5yN TIL the first SMS text message was sent 27 years ago in December 1992 and simply said “Merry Christmas “
gMw8b TIL a small town called Kensico was flooded to expand the New York Reservoir System to meet the increasing water needs of New York City. The Kensico Dam at the end of the reservoir is now the site of a large public park and plaza.
wLl1J TIL that the late rapper 2pac Shakur read for the part of “Bubba” in the movie Forrest Gump. David Allen Grier, Ice Cube, and Dave Chappelle were offered the role of “Bubba” but all three turned down the role.
P1MBg TIL that the United States is currently under 42 different national emergencies, one of which dates from 1979.