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catfurcoat t1_j9ptcnc wrote
Reply to comment by Bowens1993 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
Having the same opinion about society and politics not serving the people anymore is not a bad thing.
Like, sure they all dress the same but does that really matter?
dvdmaven t1_j9pt7e9 wrote
Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
The number of times I have wished for these when some town decided to save money by making street signs smaller or only on one corner of an intersection.
tyleritis t1_j9ps644 wrote
Reply to comment by RunDNA 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
I think you can get a sense of what people sounded like by how they spelled words
TheCoolDean t1_j9ps0ch wrote
Reply to comment by OpulentOwl in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
:O I stopped using it only after two years because of dry eye syndrome!
Edit : wow, why are there so many downvotes, I was just surprised and so I shared my experience..
Adiwik t1_j9pr76d wrote
Reply to comment by jervoise 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
read syntax, realize you reacted and didn't read. on you.
SweetNeo85 t1_j9pr25y wrote
Reply to comment by sooprvylyn 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
It definitely has things about it that suck for a lot of audiences. For fans though, those things are just part of the charm.
bolanrox t1_j9pqmw6 wrote
Reply to comment by OpulentOwl in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
yeah i dont want to get into double blinking.. or long blink to return
BrianOnReddit t1_j9pqlz7 wrote
Reply to comment by Neomanderx3 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
Maybe it should be everyday because there is not a picture of every day. At least I found 2 missing 11-19-90 and 11-20-90
bolanrox t1_j9pqkpb wrote
bonesnaps t1_j9pqc8t wrote
Reply to comment by LynxJesus 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
Heavenly voice: "It's just a prank bro"
lostfromwandering t1_j9pqbqs wrote
Reply to comment by BrokenEye3 in TIL about the birthday effect. A statistical phenomenon where an individual's likelihood of death appears to increase on or close to their birthday, variously attributed to alcohol consumption, psychological stress, increased suicide risk, and other factors. by Deechon
Lol no. It is saying there are multiple factors contributing to the statistical difference.
1980pzx t1_j9pq1qu wrote
Reply to comment by Southern_Blue in TIL Sheriff Jordan, the leader of the posse that killed Bonnie & Clyde, attempted to keep the stolen car in which they were ambushed and shot to death. The car's legal owner sued the Sheriff for possession of the car then drove it to Shreveport, still covered with blood & human tissue. by Shark-Farts
Yeah, that might be a bit young for some. It’s definitely interesting. Hell, I’d love to check it out. It’s a pretty wild story.
OpulentOwl t1_j9pptzn wrote
Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
As a 25+ year contact wearer this sounds like a nightmare.
Flemtality t1_j9ppl91 wrote
Reply to comment by Unleashtheducks in TIL Sheriff Jordan, the leader of the posse that killed Bonnie & Clyde, attempted to keep the stolen car in which they were ambushed and shot to death. The car's legal owner sued the Sheriff for possession of the car then drove it to Shreveport, still covered with blood & human tissue. by Shark-Farts
Eliot Ness is a great example.
Chances are you didn't hear about him in a history book prior to hearing his name mentioned in a song.
Sensitive-Sense-7022 t1_j9ppkpb wrote
Reply to 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
Yup. Saw it at the Esquire in Cincinnati last Saturday night. It warms my heart that Gen Z is still continuing the tradition. Actually, with what we've learned recently about gender and sexuality, its a perfect fit.❤
PM_ur_boobies_pleez t1_j9pp58e wrote
Reply to TIL that in Ancient Greece, when Cimon was given a sentence of 'starvation till death', his daughter, Pero, kept him alive by breastfeeding her own father by Fan387
Welp, that's a form of punishment and death that I never would have contemplated.
jointheredditarmy t1_j9pp4t6 wrote
Reply to comment by jamjam1090 in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
Safari… right
I-Hate-Humans t1_j9poqnu wrote
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
Depends on where you’re from and your family. I come from a family of teachers, I was a teacher myself, and have friends who are/were teachers. Most people I know will absolutely give you shit for English mistakes.
PeachSnappleOhYeah t1_j9polhl wrote
Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
just in time for beach season
ItDoesntMatter59 t1_j9pnxag wrote
Reply to comment by Ok_Copy5217 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
Some of those look like when my phone camera goes off by mistake
RodamusLong t1_j9pn6n8 wrote
Reply to TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
I can't believe no one has come up with digital glasses that auto focus and zoom in and stuff.
Need this to take the place of regular prescription glasses. Tired of spending so much on them all the time.
sid_raj7 t1_j9ptt30 wrote
Reply to comment by 1945BestYear 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
Englishman: "Crikey me, laddies. Did that wall just utter?"