› added 8 years ago

137

Today I learned that the title for Egyptian proctologists literally translates to “shepherd of the anus.”

Read more history.com

via reddit.com

1k5X TIL Carly Fiorina resigned from HP. Since then she has been described as one of the worst tech CEOs of all time.
OoV47 TIL Singapore's crime rate is so low that many shops do not even bother to close the door when they close at night.
8eAY8 TIL the Brazilian city of Curitoba, with its sustainability model, inspired 100+ cities worldwide. Curitiba's sustainability model focuses on eco-friendly transit, green spaces, and recycling. This holistic approach prioritizes environmental and social well-being while fostering economic growth.
nA1b TIL a 21 year old college student, Maura Murray, mysteriously vanished in Feb 2004 after she wrecked and abandoned her car in the New Hampshire White Mountain area. Only 3 minutes passed between being last seen and an office arriving to find she was gone. She has never been found or heard from since
LQLD0 TIL: In 2005, Leonard DiCaprio bought a private island off the coast of Belize with plans to build an eco-resort. In 2024, construction still has not begun.