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The Aztecs used chocolate as currency.
Cacao beans were so valuable that they were used as money throughout the Aztec empire. A turkey could be purchased for 100 cacao beans, and counterfeit beans made from clay were a common problem. This practice shows how everyday items can become currency.
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Japanese businesses hire ‘breakers’ to fire employees in a face-saving way.
These professional relationship breakers, called 'wakaresaseya,' are hired to help companies terminate employees while maintaining harmony and avoiding...
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Viking warriors would file horizontal grooves into their teeth and fill them with colorful paint.
Archaeological evidence shows Vikings would carve deep lines into their front teeth and fill them with bright pigments....
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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...