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Why do some people knock on wood for luck? What crime received the longest sentence in history (384,912 years in prison)? What does the word ‘Starbucks’ mean? What is the relationship between tuberculosis and fashion clothes? If these and other questions intrigue you, read on to learn a little more and satisfy your curiosity.
Today the awesome.club separated for you 11 super unusual data. Let’s go to them.
1. The tradition of knocking on wood to attract luck comes from the Celts
Most likely you know someone who knocks on wood. Scientists say that this custom comes from paganism, as the Celts (a group of people associated mainly with the region in what is now the United Kingdom) believed that spirits lived in trees. Therefore, they knocked to ask for protection or to give thanks. This simple ritual spread across Europe and was adopted in several countries.
2. The artist Michelangelo illustrated each shopping list
He did it for good reason. As historians say, Michelangelo’s assistant was illiterate; therefore the genius of the arts carefully painted what and in what quantity he had to buy. In the image, we see that he divided the daily food into three parts, each with bread, wine and fish.
3. Some black bears are born with a cream color and are called ‘spirit bear’
The spirit bear (bear kermode🇧🇷 it is neither white nor albino; he is a type of black bear. Only 10% are born with this shade of fur. They are very shy animals that run away when they see a person. They live in forests in Canada, where natives live who protect them from poachers.
4. A postman received the longest sentence in history, at 384,912 years old. Do you know for what crime?
(yes, you read that right)
In 1972, postman Gabriel March Granados of Spain was sentenced to 384,912 years in prison. During his post office work, Granados destroyed 42,768 letters simply because he didn’t want to deliver them. Under Spanish law, the destruction of any document carries up to nine years in prison. He received the penalty according to the number of cards destroyed.
5. In the 18th century, Sweden founded the moose cavalry
Moose are much larger than horses. They cause fear and slam their horns right into the heart of enemy infantry. The appearance of these animals on the battlefield would make everyone run away, but unfortunately, the ambitious plan was not put into practice for a few reasons.
Moose are very smart. If they saw that another moose was hurt, they would help him and refuse to continue.
They follow a special diet: twigs, moss, aquatic plants and fruits. They cannot eat anything, which makes maintaining an army of moose expensive.
And most importantly, moose are the most dangerous animals in the northern lands.🇧🇷 They attack everything, not just the enemies, but also the soldiers themselves.
6. Leonardo da Vinci was a vegetarian and fought for the freedom of animals
Giorgio Vasari, an artist and writer who lived around the same time as Da Vinci, recounted that the painter loved animals and bought birds in cages only to release them. The painter himself wrote in his diary: “If a person wants to be free, why does he keep birds and animals in cages? Man is the true king of these creatures, but we live by killing them all. As a young man I refused to eat meat.”
7. ‘Starbuck’ was a legendary Canadian bull with the most expensive semen in the world
‘Starbuck’ he was a famous Canadian bull whose genes were so coveted that his semen sold for $25 million. He had really good genetics and, according to research, had over 200 daughters and 209 sons. But before you associate it with the famous chain of cafes, we advance that one thing has nothing to do with another. The coffee shop was founded in 1971 in Seattle (USA). The bull was born in 1979.
8. The Statue of Liberty has broken foot chains and handcuffs that we can’t see
If we could lift the statue’s copper garment, we would see broken chains and handcuffs under its feet. These images suggest freedom, the end of slavery and oppression. The chain can only be seen up close, but the handcuffs are completely hidden.
9. In the Roman army, the commander of the tent was called Dean
During battles, the Romans lived in tents that could hold about 10 people. These buildings were called contubernium and each of them had a commander called Dean (Latin: commander of the 10 people). Today, the term “dean” refers to the most experienced person in a group.
10. The tuberculosis epidemic has conditioned beauty and fashion standards
In the 19th century, an epidemic of tuberculosis swept across Europe. The person would have pale skin, a thin body, red lips and rosy cheeks. These symptoms quickly morphed into an ideal of female beauty. Therefore, cosmetics and clothing began to follow this trend. After a while, it was almost impossible to tell if the person was sick or fashionable.
11. The painting ‘The Scream’, by Edvard Munch, relates to an event from 1883
The eruption of Krakatoa volcano in 1883 caused a loud sound and an even stranger phenomenon, nacre clouds. This formed a red volcanic twilight in Europe that lasted from November to February.
According to Norwegian scientists, the fact inspired Edward Munch to create the famous painting ‘The Scream’. In his notes, he showed how the red of the sky distressed him, which we can see in the picture.
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