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TIL that getting annoyed at someone when we listen to them eating or breathing is called Misophonia, and it’s an actual neurological disorder.

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GAZ5J TIL that in 546 BC, city-states of Argos and Sparta had a dispute on a piece of land. To settle the issue, They picked 300 of their best men and met in battle, 2 Argive soldiers were left standing at the end and claimed victory, However a Spartan was still alive and claimed victory which led to war
W7dKY TIL that there's a form of synesthesia where people transcribe the speech of others into text as imaginary subtitles
7B6b TIL that 43% of Americans want to criminalize playing in a park alone for children 12 and younger.
EbxX TIL The Golden Temple in India (which is regarded as the holiest site in Sikhism), runs a free kitchen that feeds more than 100,000 visitors a day regardless of race, class or religion.
OoBN4 TIL That the equals sign ( = ) was invented in 1557 after Welsh mathematician Robert Recorde got tired of having to write "is equal to" over and over again.