Monday, March 27, 2023

Things I learned over the weekend

 

. The price of crumpets in England doubled in one year. Many folks lost the will to live.

. People who wear sunglasses are trying to keep you from seeing them stare directly at you. This makes them better conversationalists. Uh huh.

. Coddiwomple is a verb. It means to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. Much like this blog.

. The Eiffel Tower has been repainted 19 times since 1889. It takes 60 tons of paint, but will look spiffy for the summer Olympics next year.

. Cats are the original wet wipes. That's where the inventor got the idea.

. In the 18th century, Mary Toft convinced the medical world she gave birth to rabbits. Seventeen times. This achievement was  celebrated in a most beautiful artwork.

 

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