Post * Bgdpd — Curious Curator

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TIL when Marco Polo visited Tibet in the 1270s, he would sometimes be courted by 20 or 30 unmarried women who sought to do pleasure with as many men as possible and receive at least 20 tokens as proof of being desirable for marriage. He wrote “what a fine country that is for young fellows to go to!”

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8evRZ TIL about Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, Australia's largest lake when full. An endorheic lake, Kati Thanda's level is dependent on the seasonal monsoons and mostly dries up during the dry season.

jNjxN TIL even though Elisabeth II has been Queen for over 66 years she still has only the 39th longest confirmed reign in history (currently the only one in the top 100) and when she reaches 108 in 16 years she'll claim the top spot for herself

d8LXB TIL in January 2019, a hacker had gained access to over 4000 Nest security cameras. He spoke to the people via the camera, urging them to subscribe to a famous YouTuber.

1aYld TIL Roy Orbison wrote the biggest hit of his career after asking his first wife, Claudette, if she needed cash for the market. His writing partner interjected “pretty women don’t need money.” As Orbison watched Claudette go to the market by “walking down the street”, he wrote “Oh, Pretty Woman.”

lo5va TIL that, upon their induction into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, legendary English Punk Band the Sex Pistols refused to attend their own ceremony and lead singer Johnny Rotten sent an angry note calling the museum a 'piss stain'.