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Medieval European monks would curse their books with specific, creative punishments for thieves.
Monasteries would write elaborate curses in their books, threatening thieves with everything from boils and blindness to eternal damnation. These 'book curses' were often highly detailed and creative, showing the value placed on manuscripts in medieval society.
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Ancient Roman soldiers would drink vinegar mixed with water as an energy drink.
This mixture, called posca, was a standard military drink that helped prevent waterborne illness and provided energy. The...
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Japanese businessmen would hire ‘wakaresaseya’ (breakup agents) to end relationships.
These professional relationship breakers would be hired to orchestrate situations leading to breakups or divorces. This practice emerged...
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The Aztecs believed turquoise would prevent illness if inserted in the nose.
They would place small pieces of turquoise in their nose piercings, believing it would ward off sickness. This...