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TIL of Washoe (chimpanzee), the first non-human to use Amercian Sign Language. When Washoe’s caretaker returned to work after a miscarriage, Washoe ignored her. The caretaker then signed “MY BABY DIED”, to which Washoe replied “CRY”, simulating a tear running down the caretaker’s face.

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