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TIL some people don't have an "inner monologue"

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kJWBE TIL that Ancient Egypt had proctologists and their term for them was "neru phuyt", which literally translates as "shepherd of the anus".
wn07 TIL that FIFA referees typically run 6 to 8 miles per game. All while scrutinizing plays and communicating with players and other officials.
Ypw0W TIL all Domestic cats are same species (Felis catus) and similarly all dogs/domestic dogs are same species (Canis familiaris)
N7dX1 TIL In 1943 smog formed so suddenly and severely in the Los Angeles area that residents believed they were being attacked by Japanese chemical weapons
P1jyO TIL "Hunted down", Soungarden's first single released by sub pop in 1987, was used as sub pop's "hold up" tune. People from major labels who would call sub pop would listen to this song while they were put on hold and eventualy began to inquire about the band. This how soundgarden signed with A&M