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TIL that Acacia trees warn each other of danger

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Pyje TIL that when charged with corrupting the minds of the youth and impiety (not believing in the gods) Socrates suggested that his punishment be a wage paid by the government and free dinners
NVL1 TIL that the quietest room in the world is so quiet, you can hear your own organs work, and causes hallucinations within 30 minutes.
PMen TIL that Henry Darger, a Janitor in Chicago, spent his life writing a 15,000 page fantasy novel (with original artwork) that was only discovered posthumously.
GAVGG TIL in 1990, Sam Wyche who was the coach of the Cincinnati Bengals barred a female reporter from the locker room saying he didn't want her to see his players naked. He was fined $27,000, which at the time was the largest fine ever given to an NFL coach.
9wJKX TIL that Marcus Aurelius is believed to have written a series of love letters to his tutor Fronto. One reading: "Farewell my Fronto, wherever you are, my most sweet love and delight. How is it between you and me? I love you and you are not here."