Myths & mysteries
Sailors wore gold earrings to pay for unexpected fees
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Instead of carrying a wallet, seafarers just bolted their savings directly to their heads. If they washed up somewhere unfamiliar, that precious metal hoop served as the ultimate non-refundable deposit for local services.
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