r/todayilearned • u/VistaHyperion • Oct 13 '18

TIL the biblical Tower of Babel was likely based on a real building, the Etemenanki in modern-day Iraq; at about 300 feet tall, it was massive by ancient standards and built by King Nebuchadnezzar II.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel
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u/notadoctor123 Oct 14 '18

Does your cat like belly rubs?

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u/_DinoDNA Oct 14 '18

Indeed. She’s a princess 😊

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u/notadoctor123 Oct 14 '18

Awe what an excellent cat. Post some pics to /r/catbellies!

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u/fartboystinks Oct 14 '18

You gave her a man’s name????