Post * LBQv — Curious Curator

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TIL that in Alabama, people say “TGFM”, Thank God for Mississippi. It is a reference to the fact that, although Alabama has many problems, it’s neighboring state is worse off.

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16VYr TIL that in the year 301, a stonemason was falsely accused of being a woman’s estranged husband. He allegedly fled up a mountain, built a monastery, and lived as a hermit. The isolated mountain community has been self-governing ever since, and is now the modern nation of San Marino.

69Aom TIL Carlos Santana is anti-trans

JYAVj TIL dogs can "laugh" when they're playful. Researchers played recordings of dogs laughing to stressed shelter dogs, resulting in the dogs showing significantly fewer signs of stress. Many of the dogs and puppies began to bounce around, and responded with laughs of their own.

jnyE TIL Paul Reubens tested out the appeal of the Pee Wee Herman character by responding to a cattle call audition for the Dating Game. They called him to appear on the show before he even made it back home.

OKRY TIL Gladiators carried out product endorsements in the arena. Ridley Scott left this tidbit out of the movie “Gladiator” for fear that this would seem anachronistic.