Wild Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Nun Punishment

Catholic schools are stricter than most others due to the religious rules, but nuns and other teachers of this kind of educational institution used to be able to take harsh punishments. They could spank, hit, humiliate, and more. Nuns these days try to abide by nicer standards... 

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The More You Know

  • St. Lucia is the only country that is named after a woman.
  • Armadillos swallow air to become buoyant when they swim.
  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
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