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Cute_Consideration38 t1_jaak8m4 wrote
Reply to comment by Captain_Naps 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
Does that mean you live in a lean-two and eat bugs?
iBacontastic t1_jaak3vr wrote
Reply to TIL - Modern mammals are unique among vertebrates for possessing three tiny bones in the middle ear, which are unique in that they are separated from the jaw, critical because it allows the separation of hearing and chewing, and also allows hearing of high-pitched noises. by byronhadleigh
i have to say, this is one of the best sentences i’ve ever seen constructed for a TIL. it was succinct, informative, and, as far as i can tell, grammatically accurate. well done :)
yeti421 t1_jaajuco wrote
Reply to TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
His successor is not much better. Has been accused of eating his enemies.
Lumpus-Maximus t1_jaajq2g wrote
Reply to TIL that there is a plant known as the Coccoloba Gigantifolia which has leaves that can reach up to 8 feet in length (2.4 meters) by KitchenBag2164
I grow Coccoloba pubescens, aka ‘Eve’s Parasol’ or ‘Giant Seagrape.’ It’s a beautiful plant.
OfficeChairHero t1_jaajlf6 wrote
Reply to comment by Stivo887 in TIL that the Slurpee was invented by accident when a Dairy Queen owner would provide frozen soda, from a cooler, to customers when his soda fountain would break down. The owner, Omar Knedlik, improvised the Icee machine out of car parts, which was eventually licensed by 7-11, to become the Slurpee. by jdward01
We called them zombies.
USS_Hornet t1_jaaj7gv wrote
Reply to comment by Phalanx808 in TIL In Approximately 241,000 years, Nanga Parbat #9 tallest mountain in the world located in Pakistan will overtake Everest and will become the tallest mountain in the world. by AdClemson
The Hawaiian islands just keep moving off to the northeast as another island forms to the southwest due to plate movement.
You can trace the Yellowstone super-volcano's travels across Idaho and Wyoming in the same way.
[deleted] t1_jaaiz37 wrote
aussietin t1_jaait2g wrote
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
Liv1ng_Static t1_jaaisib wrote
Reply to comment by Blind-PieRat in TIL Last year 93yo actor James Hong became the oldest person ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has over 600 acting credits spanning 70 years. by n3xus-7
He's even more of a treasure of the industry for not caring about such a vain accoutrement to his legacy. Such a phenomenal and wonderful actor deserves all the praise he gets.
ADDeviant-again t1_jaaisbt wrote
Reply to comment by Dickpuncher_Dan in TIL - Modern mammals are unique among vertebrates for possessing three tiny bones in the middle ear, which are unique in that they are separated from the jaw, critical because it allows the separation of hearing and chewing, and also allows hearing of high-pitched noises. by byronhadleigh
What?
jackburtonsreflexes t1_jaaipwh wrote
Chainsaws_n_meth t1_jaaipd1 wrote
Reply to TIL about 'Quahog Day', when Doug the Quahog predicts how many days of sunshine Cape Cod will get over the summer by SteO153
Lemme get this straight: some people in Massachusetts looked over at Pennsylvania, all having fun with their rodent meteorologist, and thought, “Hey! I bet we could do the same thing with this rock full of snot!” Is that what happened?
Landlubber77 t1_jaail7i wrote
Once it was trot out the method rein'd after a gallop poll in filly stirruped a bit of support for it but not furlong as some mudder fucker bridled against it, knocking it off-track and causing its operators to pony up a large debt they were saddled with.
HobgoblinKhanate1 t1_jaaihvo wrote
Reply to TIL that when epidemiologist Tamara Safonova and virologist Alexandra Sheboldaeva discovered Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in 1937, they were accused of spreading the virus themselves and sentenced to 18 years in Soviet labor camps. by SecretAgentIceBat
That’s the most Soviet title ever. I’m surprised they even got released
zjm555 t1_jaaifu6 wrote
Sir_Loin_Cloth t1_jaaiez4 wrote
Reply to comment by ScrunchyButts in TIL that the labels on Angostura bitters bottles are intentionally annoying. The original brothers entered a competition and due to a miscommunication, wound up with wrong size labels. A friendly judge suggested the brothers make that label their signature. The advice stuck. by dmanlian
LOVE ALL! SERVE ALL! ALL ARE ONE!
CoolmanWilkins t1_jaai983 wrote
Reply to comment by Godtiermasturbator in TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
It is one of those places we tolerate for its oil.
[deleted] t1_jaai8vd wrote
CoolmanWilkins t1_jaai5d2 wrote
Reply to comment by ReluctantSlayer in TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
Randomly it reminded of this scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oEA6zK_8u8
Pandelerium11 t1_jaai4tb wrote
Reply to TIL Last year 93yo actor James Hong became the oldest person ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has over 600 acting credits spanning 70 years. by n3xus-7
He guest starred in an episode of Gomer Pyle, USMC. Awesome episode. With Jeannie Wong too.
LarryJohnson04 t1_jaai14m wrote
Reply to comment by misogichan in TIL that the Slurpee was invented by accident when a Dairy Queen owner would provide frozen soda, from a cooler, to customers when his soda fountain would break down. The owner, Omar Knedlik, improvised the Icee machine out of car parts, which was eventually licensed by 7-11, to become the Slurpee. by jdward01
Yeah… we got that part
303elliott t1_jaahw79 wrote
Reply to comment by TacTurtle in TIL the deacon Saint Lawrence was roasted alive on a giant grill during the persecution of Valerian. The poet Prudentius tells that he joked with his tormentors, "Turn me over—I'm done on this side". He is now the patron saint of cooks, chefs, and comedians. by ALasagnaForOne
He need some milk
YouTheSexRealPervert t1_jaahrfr wrote
Reply to TIL that the first woman to serve in the United States Senate was also the last member of Congress to be a slaveowner. by addemup9001
Is this the critical race theory that I'm supposed to be distraught by? It's hilarious in a "US history is sad" sorta way.
FlamingButterfly t1_jaakk2r wrote
Reply to TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
At least he got in the Christmas spirit.