Post * 9YwjB — Curious Curator

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TIL that in the 1950's, the Muslim Egyptians laughed at the idea of imposing the hijab to women.

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ewZ6 TIL that in Ancient Rome women would drink turpentine to make their urine smell sweet, like roses or violets.

M7ywW TIL that Miss World (GBR) and Miss Universe (USA) fight against humanitarian crises, Miss International (JPN) fights for feminism and inner strength, Miss Earth (PHL) fights for environmental and climate protection.

pXEe TIL that there is a disputed island located on the Atlantic coast of North America that is claimed by both Canada and the United States. Since both Canada and the United States claim sovereignty, anyone born there can claim dual citizenship.

RWdj TIL of Forest Kindergartens where kids aged 3-6 go to play outside in the forest in the rain, snow, or shine. They develop better mental and physical abilities through all the activities.

QJOXp TIL some frogs can do venomous headbutts! Two species of Brazilian frogs have skull spines that inject venom when the frogs headbutt their enemies. This was discovered accidentally when a frog headbutted a researcher's hand, leaving him with intense pain for five hours.