bth807 t1_j9zqewa wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Reply to TIL that every October, the medieval town of Lucca, Italy turns into the biggest comicon in Europe. 300,000 cosplayers and enthusiasts take over the historic center and local shops sell merchandise. by TheChopinet

Spent a lovely two days in Lucca a few years back. Very happy it wasn't in October :).

(Nothing against cons. We were there to see the historic city and this would have been a very different experience)

RabidMortal t1_j9zq5f4 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Reply to comment by greenappletree in TIL: "Popcorn" is not simply a descriptive term, but also refers to a specific variety of corn which has the unique characteristic of being able to pop, while the other five varieties of corn do not have this capability. by greenappletree

Yeah. Being an old variety is very interesting. I wonder if the trapped water of popcorn conferred some sort of evolutionary advantage during the domestication process?

tejota t1_j9zq0oe wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Reply to TIL that despite having brains the size of poppy seeds, bees are able to recognize and remember human faces. In a study, researchers paired images of human faces with sugar-laced water, and bees were able to recognize and remember the faces even when the reward was no longer present. by MaleficentTop6074

Their brains have to recognize flowers so it makes sense

CrushyOfTheSeas t1_j9zq05z wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Reply to comment by Ulgeguug in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

Don’t worry, now it’s dead stock.

Ulgeguug t1_j9zpsxw wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Reply to comment by 3xgreathermes in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

Mostly hated the cow for being both white and black

Ulgeguug t1_j9zpob6 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Reply to comment by Spacemanspalds in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

Oh George, not the livestock

[deleted] t1_j9zpb7u wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Reply to TIL that despite having brains the size of poppy seeds, bees are able to recognize and remember human faces. In a study, researchers paired images of human faces with sugar-laced water, and bees were able to recognize and remember the faces even when the reward was no longer present. by MaleficentTop6074

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-Copenhagen t1_j9zp47s wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:24 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL That Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is not only south of London, Paris, and Berlin, but also south of Milan, Italy. by scorr204

They drink more too

OccludedFug t1_j9zp1dg wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Reply to TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

Mom! Phineas and Ferb are building a double-barreled cannon!

You are so busted!

Spacemanspalds t1_j9zozbr wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Reply to comment by GreedoWasShot in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

I wonder how many random animals have died in crossfire from battles.

ElectroFlannelGore t1_j9zov2p wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Reply to comment by LeapIntoInaction in TIL: "Popcorn" is not simply a descriptive term, but also refers to a specific variety of corn which has the unique characteristic of being able to pop, while the other five varieties of corn do not have this capability. by greenappletree

You can tell...because...of how it is.

HairballTheory t1_j9zokel wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Reply to TIL there's a rock formation in Saudi Arabia about 6 meters high and 9 meters wide, split curiously in half and balanced on two small, natural pedestals. The origin of the Al Naslaa rock formation is unknown. by OccludedFug

Isis probably knocked it down

monkeypox_69 t1_j9zogjz wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM

Reply to TIL that despite having brains the size of poppy seeds, bees are able to recognize and remember human faces. In a study, researchers paired images of human faces with sugar-laced water, and bees were able to recognize and remember the faces even when the reward was no longer present. by MaleficentTop6074

We all look the same in beekeeper outfits.

Ras1372 t1_j9zo9se wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Reply to comment by lukin187250 in TIL Poltergeist, which came out in 1982, was rated PG. This is despite not just the movie fitting perfectly into the horror genre, but also many adult themes including the smoking of marijuana and a deep dive into the occult. by duganaok

Damn that’s like the definition of “cruel and unusual punishment”

brunus76 t1_j9znwk9 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Reply to comment by Life_Less_Ordinary in TIL Poltergeist, which came out in 1982, was rated PG. This is despite not just the movie fitting perfectly into the horror genre, but also many adult themes including the smoking of marijuana and a deep dive into the occult. by duganaok

The rear-facing seats were so you could watch to see if your friends on the roof fell off.

3xgreathermes t1_j9zngnw wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Reply to TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

That cow was a carpetbaggin' southern unionist anyway

duganaok OP t1_j9znce1 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Reply to comment by deliciousbeetvodka in TIL Poltergeist, which came out in 1982, was rated PG. This is despite not just the movie fitting perfectly into the horror genre, but also many adult themes including the smoking of marijuana and a deep dive into the occult. by duganaok

I watched it, and I JUST fucking realized as an adult the parents were smoking weed and high as balls in many parts of the movie.

duganaok OP t1_j9zn8zp wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Reply to comment by Nivekian13 in TIL Poltergeist, which came out in 1982, was rated PG. This is despite not just the movie fitting perfectly into the horror genre, but also many adult themes including the smoking of marijuana and a deep dive into the occult. by duganaok

Occult for it’s time. Obviously.

marmorset t1_j9zn8nn wrote on February 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Reply to TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

The positive part of this story is that unlike Australia and their loss in the Great Emu War, it put a victorious end to the US's Great Cattle Rebellion of 1863. Log cabins also know their place.