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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Egyptian. Worn with sandals. 1,500 years old. Discovered 19th century

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 5, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:Egypt, sandals, socks2 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (socks)

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Austria 500 years old

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 5, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:austria, braLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (bra)

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things The world’s oldest sunglasses were discovered on Baffin Island in Canada. They were snow goggles, designed to reduce the sun’s glare reflecting from the snow. 800 years old

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 4, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:canada, snow, sunglasses1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (sunglasses)

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things This sheepskin condom was used in 1640 in Sweden. The reusable condom came with instructions (in Latin) to clean it with warm milk to prevent users from catching STDs.

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:obra, snakesLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (cobra)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Canadian banknote)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:banknote, canadaLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Canadian banknote)

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Swimming elephant

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 2, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:diver, elephant, swimmingLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (elephant)

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Oriental Pearl Tower)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 1, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:china, pearl, towerLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Oriental Pearl Tower)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (rescue dogs)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 1, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:aeroplane, dog, turkeyLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (rescue dogs)

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