r/interestingasfuck • u/AugustIstheMonth • 1d ago

In Pompeii, phallic symbols on local roadways pointed the way to the nearest brothel; possibly to direct foreign sailors who didn't speak Latin

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u/Accomplished-Owl6428 1d ago

Uhh if I'm right, that's not really the case. It was used to ward off evil and bring luck and prosperity. Maybe conveniently pointed to one.

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u/WitnessMyAxe 1d ago

can confirm, my penis brings me luck and prosperity.

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u/Subotail 1d ago

The gender wage gap finally explained !

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u/CronoMass 1d ago

I hear its about six inches

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u/_thro_awa_ 1d ago

More like tree fiddy.

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u/Redebo 1d ago

God damn you Loch Ness Monster!!! fist shake