Nov 28, 2024
The etymology of the English word hurricane finds its root in Taino, “hurakán.” The Taino were the indigenous peoples who first met Christopher Columbus in 1492. Hurakán was a storm deity.
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The etymology of the English word hurricane finds its root in Taino, “hurakán.” The Taino were the indigenous peoples who first met Christopher Columbus in 1492. Hurakán was a storm deity.
The suffragette movement began in the UK over 120 years ago. 104 years ago, the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote in Federal elections. Today, history may be made over 230 years after the founding of the United States.
“I noted its clean lines and militaristic sheen. A rush of dopamine, like I’d had my first shot of whiskey or snort of coke, rushed through my synapses, and I felt the palpable euphoria of artistic inspiration.” Carlos Dengler, Tablet.
The first Sex Pistols movie was to be called “Who Killed Bambi.” The unproduced screenplay was penned by film critic Roger Ebert.
Japan was the first place in the world where lacquer was cultivated and used. Because of this, lacquerwork is also known as japanning.
Before becoming a psychologist, Sigmund Freud spent time in Italy dissecting eels looking for testicles. Sometimes an eel is just a hermaphrodite.
Japanese visiting Paris run the risk of experiencing Paris Syndrome. Symptoms include hallucinations, hostility, and dizziness and can be caused by such things as language barriers and cultural differences. Source: Wikipedia.
Historical rumor: Alexander the Great ran naked through the tomb of Achilles.