Info From a Pirate

While in Seattle our duckboat driver, dressed appropriately like a pirate, told us that while Seattle has the most rainy days per year, it does not have the most rainfall. The reason for this is because it does not rain as much when it does rain.

Thank Heavens for Little Girls...of All Genders

Wow. I'm forgetful.

Anyway, while watching the episode of QI I've linked above, I found out that all little children were called girls. Boys were "knave girls" and girls were "gay girls." I verified this information on the website of The University of Glasgow where it said this took place from the late 13th century to the 16th century.

Infobit -- The Name Fuller

I've been listening to yet another middle ages documentary where I've learned if your last name is Fuller, your ancestors probably had something to do with the wool trade and very likely got the delight of tromping on wool in stale urine. I've known some Fullers but can't immediately recall who... Otherwise, I'd delight them with this fact.

My source is from a documentary called The Worst Jobs in History: The Middle Ages. You can watch the particular segment below:

Richard III was not Quasimodo

Today I'll just share some interesting info I've actually known for a while, Richard III, legendary villain of Shakespeare, did not actually have a hunchback. The portrait that has a hunchback has been found to have been painted over and there are no contemporary descriptions of him having one. Plus, as Henry VII was an usurper, it makes sense that he'd want Richard III to look as evil as possible. Shakespeare, who was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth, the last of the Tudors, would understandably follow this interpretation. My source is an excellent documentary by Terry Jones. I know he's one of the Monty Python guys but this is an actual historical documentary. It's just more fun than the average kind. You can watch it for yourself below: