They have a kind of fish that is so large that it can swallow a man whole.
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From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', likely an exaggeration
c. 1300
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"The people of Sumatra are idolaters, and they eat human flesh."
Controversial"And in this country, they have a custom that when a man has a house, he paints it with many colors, and he decorates it with many ornaments."
Strange & Unusual"They have a kind of tree that produces a spice that is so strong that it can make a man sneeze for an hour."
Strange & Unusual"They eat their meat raw, and they drink blood, and they have no laws, and they worship idols."
Controversial"The people of this kingdom are all idolaters, and they worship images of wood and stone."
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