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TIL people can hear if pouring water is hot or cold

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WkeZX TIL in 2019 scientists discovered a new species of wrasse they called the 'Vibranium Fairy Wrasse' who's Latin name is 'Cirrhilabrus wakanda' - named after the mythical nation of Wakanda and the metal in the Marvel universe.
xVppo TIL that while tracking a moving object is trivial, moving your eyes on their own without jerkiness is almost impossible.
OGJNY TIL that there were women gladiators, known as “gladiatrices”. They fought against each other or against animals to entertain their audience.
Qxw9 TIL that a University of Minnesota study has found that while a neat and tidy working area encouraged normatively good activities like eating healthy and donating to charity, a messy work environment encouraged trying new things and increased creativity.
gMLj8 TIL that during WWII the Japanese launched 1000s of balloon bombs towards North America. Only a few hundred of the devices have been found.