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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Manila)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 10, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Manila)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (one street)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 10, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (one street)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (lightening)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 9, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:clouds, lighteningLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (lightening)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (shell)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 9, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:army tank, shellLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (shell)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (bike trail)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 8, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:bike1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (bike trail)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Arc de Bera)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 8, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Arc de Bera)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (dog’s tooth purse)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Remains of a disintegrated purse. 4,500 years old. Likely part of outer flap

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 7, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:dog, purse, toothLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (dog’s tooth purse)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (chewing gum)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Chewing gum 5,000 years old. Birch bark. Likely used to heal mouth infections or use as a glue.

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 7, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:chewing gumLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (chewing gum)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (oldest pants)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Oldest pants in the world. 3,300 years old. Found in Western China

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 6, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:china, pantsLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (oldest pants)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (toilets)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Ancient toilets. Running water below seats flushed waste to nearby river. Ephesus, Turkey

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 6, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:river, toilet, waterLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (toilets)

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