Post * OBoe — Curious Curator

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TIL that the word “vanilla” comes from “vagina” due to the shape of the bean pods.

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ZVWD TIL That Inverted totalitarianism is a term coined by Princeton University political philosopher Sheldon Wolin to describe the emerging form of government of the United States, very much like the regimes of Nazi Germany and the Stalinist Soviet Union.

MewZ8 TIL that the pin tumbler lock mechanism, most commonly used in locks, invented by Linus Yale became a winning invention in the mid 19th century.

xyW0 TIL Dr Pepper is owned by neither PepsiCo or The Coca-Cola Company, but are instead only distributors. This is why you can find Dr Pepper in both Pepsi and Coke soda fountains And vending machines.

p8l54 TIL there was a Trigun movie released in 2010 as a follow-up to the anime series. It made less than $1 million USD throughout its theatrical run on ten screens.

e6Wb TIL In 1910 Dr. George Levick witnessed Penguins engaging in necrophilia during an Antarctic expedition; he was so ashamed about his discovery, the pamphlet in which he recorded his findings was hidden for over 100 years.