Post * 0PYv — Curious Curator

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TIL The Big Lebowski contains more F bombs than The Departed, The Boondock Saints, and Scarface

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XEyWk TIL When the British raised taxes on beer in the 17th century, they inadvertently made gin the cheapest alcoholic beverage in the country. The ensuing widespread consumption of gin led to substantial alcoholism problems in Britain, with the death rate overtaking the birth rate during this period

OG05a TIL Target secretly adjusts their online prices based on your location even when you are not shopping in store. Shopping in incognito mode shows the true prices. If added to your cart the correct/lower prices will remain after logging into your account, allowing you to pay to true price.

JYdk4 TIL that in a study of people who believed they were sensitive to gluten, over 86% weren't

Oo6Ze TIL China Runs A High Speed Train From Beijing, China to Lhasa, Tibet, about 1272 miles away, and passes through the highest elevation attained by any train in the world (16,600ft) requiring oxygen to be pumped into the specially built passenger cabins and with a doctor onboard every train

rNNm4 TIL hummingbird feeders need daily cleaning in hot weather bc nectar spoils in heat & sickens the birds. Several ways to protect their food from overheating include: place feeders in shade, freeze nectar into small cubes & fill feeders with them to delay heating, wrap in foil, use glass feeders.