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TIL of a condition called Cherophobia (fear of happiness) where sufferers avoid experiences that invoke positive emotions or happiness

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Egg17 TIL that hunters transported wild boars in different areas of the US for hunting, even if it's illegal, and that's how feral pigs or wild boars have now become widespread throughout the country and have now become a pest.
XElKQ TIL that ceviche fish (fish marinated in acidic juices) creates the same reaction as cooking the fish. By 'denaturing' the fish proteins (basically changing their structure) to firm up the flesh as if cooked. Then flavour to taste!
0d44A TIL that the Beastie Boys coined the term "mullet"
goK7 TIL in 1971, a woman petitioned a Judge for permission to sterilize her “somewhat retarded” daughter. Without a hearing, evidence, or representation for the daughter, the judge granted permission. The daughter later tried to sue the judge, but the Supreme Court voted 5-3 to grant the judge immunity.
PYkMZ TIL You're not supposed to wash your mouth with water after brushing and instead spit out any excess toothpaste. Washing results in washing away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste.