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ideas and things that haven't been around for as long as people think | BetterThanHorus 40.1k points 13 hours ago 2 e 32 Hallways weren't widely used until 1800s. Rooms would just open into next room

Things That Are Way Newer Than People Think

Some junk is weirdly recent.
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funny memes about history | 1800s doctors they find out draining patient all their blood doesn't actually fix anything science seemed so solid | Men 1600s Women who could do math two children looking terrified of a bunny

History Memes for some Hardcore Knowledge

Yes, the history.
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McDonalds ice cream machines always broken

Man Explains McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Protocol

Finally, an explanation.
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An informative Tumblr thread about how cats became domesticated | koryos CATS let's talk about housecats and fucking weird they are evolutionarily/anthropologically like who thought good idea have tiny malicious predators our homes anyways not us actually are they even domesticated yes do they even feel LOVE yes LET'S LEARN ABOUT CATS

Tumblr Thread: How Cats Ended Up Being Domesticated

All the knowledge.
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funny history memes | World: Don't invade Russia during winter Germany 5 6 mematic.net wikihow illustrated instructions how to insert earplugs

History Memes That Are Technically Educational

They're more entertaining than classes.
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funny history memes | Vikings after finding out monasteries are filled with gold and people can't fight

History Memes to Feel Smart About

It's like learning, sort of!
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People share the funniest historical facts that they know | Ginger_Chick 12h has been all over reddit forever, but fact Andrew Jackson's pet parrot ejected Jackson's funeral swearing, will never not make giggle.

Funniest Historical Facts That People Know

The truths of this world are often stranger than fiction.
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Fun Tumblr thread points out how mundane things matter too, in history | oe just-shower-thoughts Imagine much historical knowledge wasn't written down because our ancestors thought idiot isn't going know this libertarian--princess So ancient Egypt's best friend basically called Punt. They traded all kinds fun stuff with them; ebony, incense, gold, silver,

Tumblr Thread: Mundane People Are Important To History

Boring stuff matters too.
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A Twitter thread about the importance of science and technology education | Sulka Haro @sulka think Clarke's Third Law Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable magic" has emerged full force during last 10 years and its having profound effect on society thread:

Twitter Thread: Importance Of Science And Technology Education

Knowledge is power.
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An AskReddit thread about lessons that people learned far too late in life | BJntheRV 22h disappointment parents will be far shorter lived than unhappiness endure by trying make life fit their perfect picture.

Lessons People Learned Too Late In Life

A solid cheat sheet on life.
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A quick Tumblr post highlights how forgetful human beings can be | andhumanslovedstories started using Head and Shoulders ten years ago itchy scalp and dandruff, and then ten years have not had itchy scalp and dandruff, so thought "why do still buy shampoo combat itchy scalp and dandruff do not have itchy scalp and dandruff so stopped buying shampoo itchy scalp and dandruff and can guess have now? Can predict currently afflicts s alright if can't because apparently fuckin couldn't either

Quick Tumblr Post On Humans' Willful Ignorance

We all can get so horribly forgetful.
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An informative Tumblr thread on actual meanings of figures of speech | dalekitsune phrase "curiosity killed cat" is actually not full phrase actually is "curiosity killed cat but satisfaction brought back" so don't let anyone tell not be curious little baby okay go and be interested world uwu

Enlightening Tumblr Thread On Meanings Of Figures Of Speech

Yay, language stuff.
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An educational Tumblr thread about misconceptions vegans hold toward eggs and chicken | despazito Follow vegans who refuse even eat backyard eggs..why despazito Follow people who think its unethical eat chicken eggs are like people who think bees should keep all their honey. they literally produce more than they need and unwillingness even buy local means are doing nothing help them, support small farmers heathens

Informative Tumblr Thread Supports Local And Ethical Farms

Imagine thinking bees literally can't spare any of their honey.
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A collection of life pro tips that could come in handy | r/LifeProTips Join u/FloridaMan32225 8h LPT sort out all automated emails by adding filter inbox using word "unsubscribe Have them sent folder choosing and watch inbox clear up quickly. Also try phrases like "opt out" or "donotreply continue eliminating volume. Productivity Not my idea but wow 's been helpful recommend putting them all marked as "read" and into single folder, which then still check periodically sure there are better ways

Life Pro Tips That Could Come In Handy

Some clutch life pro tips.
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A Twitter thread from an economist about money and people's psyches | Daryl Fairweather @FairweatherPhD One weird perks about being an economist is acquaintances often want tell their investment strategies, and then conversation weirdly turns into deep dive into acquaintance's psyche (thread (1/7))

Twitter Thread: Economist Explains People's Investment Strategies

Humans are fascinating creatures.
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People describe common things in one country, but rare in other countries | Damagingking7 23h 4 Awards Colombia, hot chocolate is served with slices salted cheese Reply 4.9k

Common Things In One Country But Rare In Others

Never had hot cocoa like that before.
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