Post * BgyJL — Curious Curator

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TIL about Wawpawwawqua ('White Loon'), a Miami war leader who fought against the United States, but was later excused from a Miami removal because he paid property tax. He was said to be 107 years old at the time of his death, in 1876.

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MemVA TIL I learned "Just a gigolo" by David Lee Roth is actually a very old song that has a tonne of historical significance dating as far back as World War I

R5wr6 TIL that the passenger pigeon was once the most numerous bird on Earth, numbering around 3-5 billion. They were so abundant that 30,000 birds had to be killed to claim the prize in a hunting competition. However, due to widespread hunting and deforestation, they became completely extinct by 1914

yVyA8 TIL that a uranium mill operated from 1950-1984 in Moab Utah, leaving a large pile of contaminated waste on the banks of the Colorado River, endangering human, animal, and plant life all the way to Mexico. Clean-up is underway and will cost taxpayers as much as 1 billion dollars.

JA04 TIL most newer vehicles do not need an oil change until the 5500-7000 mile mark.

JYp9B TIL that live squirrel monkeys were advertised - for real - for sale on the back of comics and magazines in the late 60’s/early 70’s. They sold for the low low price of $18.95. Many were purchased by children. Many of the monkeys attacked when opened. The attached is just one account.