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TIL that a superstition on ships during the age of sail, was that a woman baring her breasts to the sea could calm the waters for safe travel. This is why ships would often have figureheads of half naked women.
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TIL that a superstition on ships during the age of sail, was that a woman baring her breasts to the sea could calm the waters for safe travel. This is why ships would often have figureheads of half naked women.

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u/Butwhatif77 — 6 days ago