From Space Elevators to the Death of LOL: This Week's Curios

Every day of the year, Curious.com CEO Justin Kitch writes a quirky fact, known as the Daily Curio, intended to tickle the brains of lifelong learners everywhere. This is a weekly digest. Last week's Curios covered the new space elevator, how simple math saved the NBA, and the death of LOL. Curio #825 | An ancient version of Twitter Kuskoy, a small village in Turkey, is one of the last places on Earth with a whistled language. For generations, Kuskoy residents have communicated with their neighbors--who are sometimes miles away across mountainous terrain--by whistling. They speak Turkish when close up, but use whistling to communicate at a distance--as far away as three miles! The language is not technically... keep reading. Curio #824 | A good sign for traffic safety Think government workers aren't creative? Think again. US state agencies responsible for traffic signs--usually the DOT or DOV--have been coming up with some pretty clever signs to save lives. For example, nearly 15,000 bicycle + car accidents happen each year. A recent test replaced signs saying "Share the Road" with ones saying "Bicycle May Use Full Lane" causing 90% of drivers... keep reading. Curio #823 | Playing games with your dental health Pay a subscription for your toothbrush? That's exactly what a new startup--in the hot "dental technology" space--wants you to do. The company, called Beam, is trying to capitalize on the benefits of regular brushing. People who brush their teeth twice a day for two ...
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