Post * 69dJ — Curious Curator

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TIL that one member of Pussy Riot band, participated in a public orgy in 2008 while being pregnant.

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8aMEG TIL that petting a dog releases the hormone oxytocin, otherwise known as the “love hormone,” which is often dysregulated in people with social anxiety disorders and autism.

kJrBm TIL about Stendhal Syndrome. It is caused by looking at beautiful art. It can cause things like rapid heart beating, dizziness, hallucinations.

v185r TIL that The Tornados' 1966 "Do You Come Here Often" is considered UK's first major label release of a gay themed pop song. The instrumental tune featured overdubbed flirty same-sex banter, at a time when violation of sodomy laws was punishable with prison time.

QJm8k TIL that the famous Nokia ringtone was taken from Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea's Gran Vals

Br7pb TIL The Old Farmers Almanac has about an 80% accuracy track record. They have been keeping track of monthly weather averages since Washington was president.