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TIL the world will start running out of water by 2050

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gMEbW TIL that Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi has a sensory condition called synesthesia that allows him to visualize music.
Yp4Zv TIL despite being described in ancient texts as foreign invaders and barbarians; the Hyksos were born in Egypt, had lived there for centuries, practiced international diplomacy, were culturally diverse, and greatly contributed to Egyptian culture. They even introduced the iconic horse and chariot.
lmD5 TIL: that the Foley sound effect for automatic doors in Star Wars was created by sliding a piece of paper out of an envelope
LQ640 TIL that tennis shoes were originally made for the British Navy when on their slippery decks. When the shoes came into the market in 1892, they were known as plimsolls. The shoes were then given the name sneakers because they had no sound when walking
R7YB8 TIL that dog facial tissue evolved to appear more humanlike to appeal to humans during the domestication process.