I saw a man who had two heads, and another who had three legs, and another who had a hand like an elephant's trunk.
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Describing 'wonders' seen in India, from 'Rihla'
c. 1342
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"The people of Sumatra eat dogs, which I found disgusting. But when I tried it, it was not so bad."
Strange & Unusual"The people of this land believe that if you eat the heart of a lion, you will become brave. I did not try it myself."
Humorous"The climate in this land is very hot. I sweated so much that my clothes were always damp."
Humorous"I saw a rhinoceros for the first time near the Indus River. It looked like a huge pig with a horn on its nose, and it was uglier than anything I had ever seen."
Strange & Unusual"The women of this country do not veil themselves, and they are not shy. They are very beautiful."
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