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Three new Wonderfully Weird bits of obscure but true facts for you to enjoy. But don’t dilly dally; you’ve only got 60 seconds. Then you have to get back to work. They’re watching, you know. They’re always watching.
1. Gobble Gobble Glory:
Turkeys were once worshipped like gods by the Mayan people around 300 B.C. They were seen as vessels of the gods, playing roles in religious rites, and were a symbol of power and prestige in Maya iconography and archaeology.
2. The Silent Paul Revere:
Contrary to popular belief, Paul Revere never actually shouted, “The British are coming!” The operation was meant to be quiet and stealthy, and colonial Americans still…
