› added 4 years ago

59

TIL Folding 1000 paper cranes was a requirement for Japan's Astronaut Program.

Read more wikipedia.org

via reddit.com

LkNv9 TIL There are about 50,000 megaliths (Large stones used in various types of Neolithic monuments) in Great Britain and Ireland
NXrjN TIL Whacking Day, a yearly event depicted in The Simpsons where the townspeople kill snakes, was a real event in Eastchester, New York from 1665 onwards. Records stated: "That one day every spring be chosen for the destroying of rattle snakes."
5xnQ TIL Twin popsicles were created during the Great Depression so that two children could share a treat for just a nickel.
kJABm TIL: Local Indonesian mythology says that Orangutans actually have the ability to speak human languages, but choose not to, fearing they would be forced to get jobs and work if were they ever caught.
VWGG TIL that some online retailers manipulate prices based on the visitor. Having a cookie history of luxury shopping could significantly raise the price.