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TIL anthropomorphism is defined as the tendency to attribute human forms, behaviors, and emotions to non-human animals or objects.

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9Yw4B TIL that after Michael Jordan retired in 2003, The Miami Heat retired the number 23 jersey even though Jordan never played for the team.
XyYQ TIL a study involving 165 patients with Alzheimer’s found that those treated with the highest dose of an antibody drug, aducanumab, experienced an almost complete clearance of amyloid plaques (that supposedly lead to the irreversible memory loss and cognitive decline).
XEYj8 TIL that Ancient Greek slingers used to write "ΔΕΞΑΙ" (Dexai) meaning "take that" or "catch" on their lead sling bullets; soldiers have been writing sarcastic taunts on their weapons forever
Z89mG TIL Adam Savage and Tory Belleci of Mythbusters worked on the models in the Star Wars Prequels
wNYW TIL socks are among the most needed items at homeless shelters, yet among the least-often donated.