Post * b6EX4 — Curious Curator

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TIL Medieval Peasants generally received anywhere from eight weeks to a half-year off. At the time, the Church considered frequent and mandatory holidays the key to keeping a working population from revolting.

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WkKnd TIL Pineapples are multiple fruits.

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