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TIL the fear of balloons is called globophobia and is triggered by the thought, sight, sound, touch and smell of balloons as well as the sound of a balloon popping.

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d8pVE TIL that the term "Judeo-Christian" in reference to a common set of values and traditions was not widely used until the 1940s, when American military chaplains attempted to promote religious inclusivity during wartime memorial services.
4pBN TIL there are emergency hotlines for Hall and Oats, Phil Collins, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan and Chicago. You can listen to their songs in an emergency.
J1By4 TIL Pau Brasil is the national tree of Brazil. A dye taken from the tree’s heartwood has been exploited by collectors since 1501. It also provides immensely valuable, almost indestructible timber used to manufacture bows for stringed instruments, for construction, to make traditional hunting tools.
9wZp7 TIL the Japanese term "Kuchi zamishi" is the act of eating when you're not hungry because your mouth is lonely.
YpNAv TIL the human body has a lag between dehydration and thirst. This means that when you feel physically thirsty, you've already been dehydrated for a while.