Post * nKkW — Curious Curator

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TIL The US Government and accountability office in 2012 released “a report about reports about reports that recommends the preparation of a report about the report about reports about reports.”

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4XXMg TIL in 1695 six pirate captains banded together to capture the Ganj-i-Sawal, a Mughal treasure ship. They are believed have seized as much as £600,000 (approximately $121 million in today's currency), possibly the most from any single ship in history, as well as a relative of the Mughal Emperor.

4P7w TIL In 1978, a dangerous cult called Synanon tried to murder an opponent by placing an de-rattled rattlesnake in his mailbox. The snake did bite Attorney Paul Morantz, but he survived and went on to prosecute Synanon, as well as Church of Scientology, Hare Krishnas, and more.

xVMMb TIL that Mark David Chapman, the man who shot and killed musician John Lennon, is still alive and is up for parole for the 11th time.

pYxvG TIL Dr. No, not James Bond, was the first character to say "Shaken, not stirred" onscreen

yKrw TIL that Singapore has the highest ratio of millionaires in the world. 1/6 residents has 1 million USD in disposable wealth.