10 sats \ 0 replies \ @stack_harder 13 Sep \ on: Fun Fact Friday - Best Fun Fact Gets 10,000 Sats meta
since we're on stacker news, i will go for a money one
In ancient societies, like in parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, cowrie shells were widely used as a form of currency. The phrase "shelling out" comes from this practice of using shells as money. These small shells were prized for their durability and portability