jamjam1090 OP t1_j9p8s1e wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Reply to comment by Asha_Brea in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090

zooms in on the eyelash, mocking you

CaraHanna t1_j9p8pil wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Reply to comment by JustLikeBettyCooper in TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake

the banister’s effing lucky!

legoshi_loyalty t1_j9p8p6d wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Reply to comment by monkelus in TIL that ligers (the offspring of a male lion and female tiger) are the largest big cat because, unlike lionesses, female tigers do not possess growth-limiting genes to counter the growth-maximising genes of male lions. by argh-ok

"Back in '82, I could throw a pigskin a quarter mile."

"Are you serious?"

"Dead Serious."

jamjam1090 OP t1_j9p8p3f wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Reply to comment by samfreez in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090

Yea there would have to be some sort of guideline for using it, I’m guessing the blinks would have to be pretty hard to trigger it. Reading came to mind for me as well, especially for an older crowd.

EthanPuzzle t1_j9p8e8m wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Reply to comment by fonkordie in TIL NYC Photographer Jamie Livingston shot a Polaroid photo everyday for 6,000 days between March 1979 and October 1997. The first shot was of his girlfriend at the time and his last photo was on his deathbed, dying of cancer by Ok_Copy5217

It's only about 86 right? Not bad for 18 years.

Subbutton t1_j9p8ag2 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090

I am assuming it's for close up and not far away because that would be impossible. Sorry to crush your guy's dreams

legoshi_loyalty t1_j9p88ej wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Reply to comment by SydneyBriarIsAlive in TIL that ligers (the offspring of a male lion and female tiger) are the largest big cat because, unlike lionesses, female tigers do not possess growth-limiting genes to counter the growth-maximising genes of male lions. by argh-ok

"TINA, COME GET SOME HAM!"

bkendig t1_j9p7znh wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:25 PM

Reply to TIL NYC Photographer Jamie Livingston shot a Polaroid photo everyday for 6,000 days between March 1979 and October 1997. The first shot was of his girlfriend at the time and his last photo was on his deathbed, dying of cancer by Ok_Copy5217

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Livingston

CaraHanna t1_j9p7r2k wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Reply to comment by Gabi_Social in TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake

how strange was it?

WalkingTurtleMan t1_j9p7ndk wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL that in 1554 Elizabeth Crofts hid in a wall on Aldersgate Street, where she pretended to be a heavenly voice. Reputedly 17,000 people came to listen to her give out anti-Catholic propaganda. by Kurma-the-Turtle

In many ways there’s a lot of parallels to misinformation on the internet and misinformation with the first printing press. Times are not exactly the same but they sure do rhyme.

CaraHanna t1_j9p7jx4 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Reply to comment by nowhereman136 in TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake

Nice!

NewCanadianMTurker t1_j9p7b7s wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090

This seems unnecessary. Just do what I do and always carry around a pair of binoculars with you (and ignore the funny looks people will give you).

samfreez t1_j9p6xpt wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090

Can you imagine the havoc that'd create if someone got something in their eye while driving, or anything like that? lol

Even just walking along... I'd imagine quite a few people would get dizzy AF if they happened to trigger it.

That said, it'd be pretty epic to have something like these for watching sports and concerts and stuff..

Asha_Brea t1_j9p6soz wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090

And when you have a eyeleash stuck in your eye you will see the quantum realm.

legoshi_loyalty t1_j9p6q7r wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Reply to TIL the worst snowstorm in the history of Los Angeles occurred in 1949 when up to two feet of snow covered the city for three days as it reached its lowest temperature ever recorded, 28 degrees Fahrenheit by SappyGilmore

Boo-freaking-hoo. It's literally 20 degrees outside my home right now.

BrandonMcRandom t1_j9p6nmi wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Reply to comment by legoshi_loyalty in TIL NYC Photographer Jamie Livingston shot a Polaroid photo everyday for 6,000 days between March 1979 and October 1997. The first shot was of his girlfriend at the time and his last photo was on his deathbed, dying of cancer by Ok_Copy5217

True, but for non natives like myself, who learned English thanks to Microsoft DOS and The Nanny :D, the internet is a huge learning center. So this kind of things really help.

BTW, I meant to say "FOR non native speakers", I edited it now. I realize it might be misunderstood otherwise.