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KingfisherDays t1_ja0brxg wrote
Reply to comment by dark_LUEshi in 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
I'm not sure how applying your personal experience with faces (which is quite unusual for humans, who are great at recognizing faces) makes sense when we're talking about bees.
Also, the studies used pictures of faces and stylized faces, so no actual humans were being recognized - or smelled.
Bitter-Fishing-Butt t1_ja0brjx wrote
Reply to Today I Learned that the moon distances itself from the Earth by about 3,78 cm(1.49 inches) every year. by LucasOIntoxicado
rude but probably fair
LieutenantNitwit t1_ja0batc wrote
Reply to comment by McMacHack 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
My transformers toys were made of metal.
And I turned out...what was the question again?
UristMasterRace t1_ja0b9po wrote
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
Tally ho lads!
MarblesAreDelicious t1_ja0aqne wrote
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
What are the chances that’s the last bit of mountain before it eroded away over the eons?
BabyTRexArms t1_ja0ajz5 wrote
costistoodamnhigh t1_ja09sj4 wrote
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
Just do not let any boy scout fathers near it.
Rosijuana1 t1_ja09nm5 wrote
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
I waited for the Athens City bus next to this bad boy my whole sophomore year.
TheSlamster t1_ja09n9a wrote
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
I wonder how many random animals have been killed by soldiers for fun/food.
TheSlamster t1_ja09jbn wrote
Reply to comment by chemamatic 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
No you don’t understand, the very bad is of their idea had the potential to change war in a way far greater than the nuclear bomb. The war gods thus deemed it unusable and snapped its chain in their bovicidal show of power.
Hereiam2018 t1_ja09gsc wrote
Reply to Today I Learned that the moon distances itself from the Earth by about 3,78 cm(1.49 inches) every year. by LucasOIntoxicado
Who can blame it
KypDurron t1_ja09fcl wrote
Reply to comment by LuangPrabangisinLaos in 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
Could a depressed person make this?
rpp124 t1_ja09e8m wrote
Reply to comment by bth807 in 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
We were in this city last year three days before the event started and it was definitely weird going through these medieval squares and seeing giant, Pokémon and Nintendo tents being set up
DirtyDanTheManlyMan t1_ja096d9 wrote
Reply to comment by marmorset 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
Lincoln logs were actually made to commemorate the victory of The Log Cabin Massacre of 1863. President Lincoln himself was gifted a set made from wood out of the original cabin
Garionreturns2 t1_ja08z4b wrote
PizzaPlanetPizzaGuy t1_ja08xc3 wrote
Reply to comment by earthmann in TIL there's an "ancient druids temple" in England that was actually built 200 years ago as a solution to local unemployment by alexwasashrimp
One, two, three, four
My dear dad is here no more
Five, six, seven, eight
I'm working now to fill my plate
📣
MiyamotoKnows t1_ja08x6x wrote
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
You ever tried a bee brain bagel? They're beelicious!
Fl1925 t1_ja08muz wrote
Reply to Today I Learned that the moon distances itself from the Earth by about 3,78 cm(1.49 inches) every year. by LucasOIntoxicado
It hates us and has been trying for years to getaway!
Cobs85 t1_ja08dta wrote
Reply to comment by eLonLonRanch in 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
Also that whole colonial thing.
HeyZeusQuintana t1_ja08bp8 wrote
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
But can they be trained to sort tiny screws in space?
OmniPollicis t1_ja07z8p wrote
Reply to Today I Learned that the moon distances itself from the Earth by about 3,78 cm(1.49 inches) every year. by LucasOIntoxicado
“Don’t be silly, of COURSE I want to hang out, I’ve just been so busy lately.. maybe next mo- err year..”
dark_LUEshi t1_ja07uhy wrote
Reply to comment by Hattix in 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
no doubt but I don't get how bees can recognize people when I have issues lol. Would make much more sense that they rely on olfactive cues, like other social insects, ants. I bet giant apes are quite smelly.
SeiCalros t1_ja07smj wrote
Reply to comment by laughingmeeses 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 ignored my first question
well yeah - you werent really asking me
and the question isnt really confusing so i didnt have any comment on it
since most everywehre in the world has had popcorn for the past century or so i just assumed it was sarcastic - but either way it doesnt really raise any questions in the same way 'have you ever dried corn' does
>secondly, do you think all cheeses can be sliced and all beef can be steaks?
do you think that non-popcorn varieties of corn cannot be popped? how do you think they make puffed wheat?
MattJFarrell t1_ja07ga1 wrote
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
>Local lore suggests it was and remains pointed to the north as a warning against northern aggression.
Seems like you should point it in any other direction if you actually want to threaten the North with it.
fleranon t1_ja0bvvx wrote
Reply to Today I Learned that the moon distances itself from the Earth by about 3,78 cm(1.49 inches) every year. by LucasOIntoxicado
What are the implications of this? Will the moon leave the earths gravitational Field at some point in the next few million (billion?) years and fly out into space as a rogue planet or something?