› added 1 year ago

167

TIL, Australia was not a paradise for women and children pre-colonialism. Absolutely heartbreaking article.

Read more quadrant.org.au

via reddit.com

epRyk TIL that Disney filming crews push Lemmings down the cliff
yVeAX TIL that the Greek frigate Psara, former flagship of Operation Atalanta carries the taxidermic hearts of Greek Revolution Admirals Kanaris and Miaoulis whenever in battle
lEPr TIL a British soldier once won the Victoria cross for attacking the enemy with beer bottles during the 1950 Korean war.
J1Bw8 TIL that Adam West performed the famous “Batusi” dance in the premier episode of the 1960s Batman television series.
Bxlx TIL: Ronald Wayne was a third cofounder of Apple, along with Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. In 1976, he sold his 10% share of the company for $800. Today, his 10% would be worth of 35 billion dollars