Post * Me0Ym — Curious Curator

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TIL that the Mary in "Mary Had a Little Lamb" was a real person. Her name was Mary Sawyer, and she brought a lamb to her school, where it was seen by John Roulstone, who wrote the basis for the nursery rhyme.

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0kPA TIL Americas first public crucifixion will take place tomorrow

LkjjP TIL that begging in Hong Kong is illegal and has a maximum penalty of HKD 500 (USD 64) and one-year imprisonment

Oor4R TIL that the weightless scenes in the movie Apollo 13 were real. The space capsule set was built inside a cargo plane that would freefall for about 20 seconds at a time, simulating being in orbit. The plane would then climb back up to film the next scene.

0wwKN Got a twitch in your eyelid, arm, or leg? Wondering where the hell it comes from and how to get rid of it? Answers within.

8aVyP TIL music producer Scott Storch managed to go from $70 million of net worth to bordering on bankruptcy in just a few months by quitting his job, abusing cocaine, purchasing a private jet, a 117-foot yacht and nearly 20 luxury cars, and having a 6-month $30m spending spree.