The King of Bling

Alex


Photo: Steve Bourget

A team of archaeologists co-led by Steve Bourget of the University of Texas discovered a treasure-filled tomb of the Moche Culture in Peru. They found this gem amongst the content: a 1,500-year-old funerary mask of Lord Ucupe, dubbed the "king of bling" because he was covered head to toe in shiny jewels and metals.

Kelly Hearn and Ted Chamberlain of the National Geographic News have the story: Link


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I have a Japanese shirt that says "It's time to be cool like a boy"

I wonder why this specific mistranslation proliferates. I wonder what it is actually intended to convey.

(For the record, this is what a drunk post by Dan Smith looks like)
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What a coincidence, I love girlfight too. Mickey, you and I suddenly have a lot in common. I especially enjoy the comment on brinkmanship at the bottom of the shirt.
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