Post * 9YVbB — Curious Curator

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TIL that one of the leading causes of polio outbreaks in the 20th century was the creation of modern, underground sewers that prevented children from being exposed to the virus at a younger and safer age.

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grOwX TIL Harald Hardrada, a claimant to the English throne, fought as a berserker in the Battle of Stamford Bridge

VWp0 TIL next year’s Super Bowl (2016) will use the Arabic numeral 50 instead of Roman Numeral L because L would not be aesthetically pleasing

BrMGk TIL: For every human killed by a shark, humans kill approximately two million sharks.

QNje TIL the hypnic jerk, or the twitching of the limbs that accompanies a falling sensation while sleeping, is caused by the brain’s misinterpretation of relaxed muscles as falling. The brain then sends signals to arm and leg muscles in an attempt to regain balance.

k9oe TIL “Chumlee” is paid $25,000 per episode of Pawn Stars.