Post * YE9d — Curious Curator

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TIL the words “faggot” and “Fascist” both come from the Latin word “fascis,” meaning “bundle of wood.”

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Aw9B TIL Our genes show that we all share a male ancestor that is called Y-Chromosomal Adam. He lived approximately 208,300 years ago.

VMKPG TIL there are more possible iterations of chess games than there are atoms in the observable universe.

Bg0GK TIL that during the Battle of Isandlwana, a full solar eclipse darkened the battle field, which helped to motivate the vast numbers of native Zulus defenders. The battle ended with the British Army experiencing its worst defeat against an indigenous foe.

neBLG TIL that out of the 22 deepest mines in the world 17 are located in South Africa

ANgYx TIL of the practice of Muerto Parado. After you're dead they embalm, dress and pose you doing the thing you enjoyed when you were alive. This gentlemen was posed playing video games surrounded by snacks, which he loved doing in life.