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TIL that the Tab ↹ Key on a keyboard is actually short for Tabulator Key or Tabular Key.

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8exMb TIL virtual reality can induce mild and transient symptoms of depersonalization and derealization
4Mog TIL the “Don’t wear white after Labor Day” rule was started by rich housewives after the Civil War. It was a way for woman from “noble old money” who were in the know to recognize those of “vulgar new money.”
kJ8mm TIL about precordial catch syndrome. These occur randomly in your rib when trying to breathe. This is a non serious condition and is harmless.
5Avn TIL Bruce Lee literally punched too fast for people to react and had to limit his speed on camera
M5e7 TIL when Plato defined humans as “featherless bipeds”, Diogenes brought a plucked chicken into Plato’s classroom, saying “Behold! I’ve brought you a man!”. After the incident, Plato added “with broad flat nails” to his definition.