Post * LQVNQ — Curious Curator

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TIL Pachucas were Mexican American women who wore zoot suits during the 1930s-40s, a sign of rebellion due to fabric rationing for the war effort. Their look included thinly-plucked eyebrows, dark lipstick and wearing their hair styled into a pompadour, in which they kept razor blades.

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e08Kb TIL the author of 'Black Like Me' had to flee the country with his entire family due to the severity of death threats he received.

0wxjL TIL that one of the strongest men in the world, who holds multiple weight lifting records, is a vegan.

BrDwW TIL When Caesers Palace opened on Aug 5, 1966, the ceremony cost $1MM dollars. The cost included "the largest order of Ukrainian caviar ever placed by a private organization", two tons of filet mignon, 300 pounds (140 kg) of Maryland crabmeat and 50,000 glasses of champagne.

e0onD TIL The Offspring made an April Fool's joke by saying that their 7th album would be called "Chinese Democrazy" since Guns n' Roses was taking so long to release their album. Axl Rose actually fell for it and filed a Cease and Desist against them.

N7rgE TIL Amsterdam employs alcoholics as street cleaners and pays them with beer. In addition to the five cans, they also get €10 ($11.36) and half a pack of loose tobacco for each 6.5 hour shift.