But with the arrival of the internet (television was only allowed in 1999), a curious young population (60% of the country is under 25) is dipping its toe into the world outside.
I'm not saying I'm angry with the entire curious adult population, because I know people really do mean well.
Every autumn, a new generation joins the city's massive student population, curious, freed up, drinking too much and, for some, coming out.
The city boasted not just the cheap rent and DIY venues to attract adventurous artists, but a sizeable, intellectually curious, student-fed population to encourage them.
With low rates of smoking, teenage pregnancy and older age, this makes the finding of high rates of babies with birth weights <3rd and <10th centile even more curious in this population.
The strong inbreeding depression in SC populations is even more curious given that these populations also exhibit strong heterosis.
Although the mine's environmental manager said the complex was home to a population of curious kangaroos, there was no sign of life beyond the huge Caterpillar trucks that crawled slowly along the tracks.
Concealed on all sides by thick lush foliage, Sala's Camp is hidden from prying eyes – except from the population of curious hippos, baboons and African buffalo that is – and has only seven luxury canvas tents, ensuring the most exclusive wilderness experience in the Masai Mara.
Finally, the prevalence of general neurological symptoms in an otherwise healthy worker population is curious and potentially concerning.
It is curious that these sub-populations on the fringe do not develop reproductive isolation, and this should be addressed with directed study.
