ElfMage83
ElfMage83 t1_j2e4alf wrote
Reply to comment by feetandballs in TIL Ernest P. Worrell (Ernest Saves Christmas et al.) & Vern were originally created by advertising company Carden & Cherry to promote various local and national brands. Due to the commercials popularity, an Ernest television show and ten movies were made, knowwhatimean? by OptionalPlayer
>all states
ElfMage83 t1_j2di8kw wrote
Reply to TIL Ernest P. Worrell (Ernest Saves Christmas et al.) & Vern were originally created by advertising company Carden & Cherry to promote various local and national brands. Due to the commercials popularity, an Ernest television show and ten movies were made, knowwhatimean? by OptionalPlayer
Jim Varney is a national treasure.
Also, Taco John's is not “national” since it's not in all states.
ElfMage83 t1_j2dg4l0 wrote
Reply to comment by HappyPants8 in TIL breathing into a paper bag to ease anxiety attacks is a real thing, with science to back it up, and not just something seen on TV/Movies. by OneSideDone
That's part of it, but the bigger reason is the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood. It's not that we need more oxygen, it's that we need less carbon dioxide.
It's a fine balance.
ElfMage83 t1_j2dfwrj wrote
Reply to comment by mtreddit4 in TIL The longest word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which is a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles. by mic3ttaa
Kilometers are shorter than miles, which you'd know if you learned both systems like Americans do.
Besides, the modern mile is based on the ancient Roman mile (mille passus, where each pace is ~30 inches), far older than either metric or US customary length. A modern mile is roughly twice as long as a Roman mile.
ElfMage83 t1_j2b9xgf wrote
ElfMage83 t1_j29382m wrote
Reply to TIL: Zhu Youcheng is the only emperor in Chinese history, to be married to one wife and remain faithful to her, having no concubines. He was a hardworking emperor, lowering taxes, reducing spending, and demonstrating tolerance for Muslims. His son, however, had a haram so large, some starved. by Flares117
*harem
ElfMage83 t1_j28nldx wrote
Reply to comment by MacaronianMeatballs in TIL that the human hand has a unique network of blood vessels, nerves and tendons called the "anatomic snuff box". This area is located on the back of the hand, between the thumb and index finger, and is named for its historical use as a place to hold snuff (a type of finely ground tobacco) by jakebig
*FOOSH (Fall on an outstretched hand)
Parentheses are often helpful.
ElfMage83 t1_j28lp4f wrote
Reply to TIL of the US Librarian of Congress. Appointed by the President and serving a term of ten years, they are the head of the Library of Congress with a broad range of responsibilities. Incumbent Carla Hayden appointed in 2016, is both the first African American and woman to hold the office. by Guiano
Well, yes. Every library needs a librarian.
ElfMage83 t1_j270o7l wrote
Reply to comment by MacaronianMeatballs in TIL that the human hand has a unique network of blood vessels, nerves and tendons called the "anatomic snuff box". This area is located on the back of the hand, between the thumb and index finger, and is named for its historical use as a place to hold snuff (a type of finely ground tobacco) by jakebig
>fall on an outstretched hand
FOOSH is a medical term.
ElfMage83 t1_j24baxa wrote
Reply to comment by InformationWide3044 in TIL that since the first US Congress convened in March 1789, there have been 12,421 people that have served as representative, senator, or both. by andrew_ryans_beard
Ten years in the House and two terms (twelve years) in the Senate, or twenty years total, plus mandatory retirement at 65.
If cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church are ineligible to join a papal conclave after they're 80 (they still remain as cardinals) then it makes sense for the much newer US Congress to follow a similar guide.
ElfMage83 t1_j24arqu wrote
Reply to comment by IPutMyPantsOnForThis in TIL that since the first US Congress convened in March 1789, there have been 12,421 people that have served as representative, senator, or both. by andrew_ryans_beard
One representative for every thirty thousand, or at least implement the Wyoming Rule.
Also give the Delegate in DC a full voice, especially in light of the Wyoming Rule.
ElfMage83 t1_j20zexi wrote
Reply to comment by PracticalEssay2885 in TIL about Wacky cakes, (AKA crazy cakes), which were created as the result of rationing during World War II, and which are unique in that unlike many pastries and desserts, no eggs, butter or milk are used to make the cake batter. by abaganoush
Another valid source.
ElfMage83 t1_j1v0f4y wrote
Reply to comment by Super_Bong_2 in TIL the New Zealand Prime Minister, Rob Muldoon, once called a snap election while extremely drunk. His party lost 10 seats. by EucalyptusBrain
USA doesn't have snap elections. The closest is if someone dies while in office, and even then it mostly applies to legislators.
ElfMage83 t1_j1aqnoo wrote
Reply to TIL about Wacky cakes, (AKA crazy cakes), which were created as the result of rationing during World War II, and which are unique in that unlike many pastries and desserts, no eggs, butter or milk are used to make the cake batter. by abaganoush
I'm clearly spending too much time on YouTube and TikTok, since I've known about wacky cakes for a bit now.
ElfMage83 t1_j15ghw1 wrote
Reply to comment by dixadik in TIL that The Specials singer Terry Hall was abducted by a paedophile ring in France when he was 12 years old by Disastrous-Spirit543
Those all are different, and all spelled correctly.
ElfMage83 t1_j13cg0u wrote
Reply to comment by XPlutonium in TIL that The Specials singer Terry Hall was abducted by a paedophile ring in France when he was 12 years old by Disastrous-Spirit543
>Gas - ITS A FUCKING LIQUID
“Gasoline” from “Cazeline", a British word. Much like “soccer”.
>Then we get to your phrases. Exact same, unexpected surprise, advance warning???, end result.
Blame the Department of Redundancy Department, unless you don't understand the reference.
>Oh and your love for split infinitives.
I make a point not to do that. It must have galled Sir Patrick Stewart to say “to boldly go”, but I don't know if you'd know that reference.
>Languages have differences deal with it.
And yet you typed out that whole above comment trying to convince me I'm wrong when I'm not.
ElfMage83 t1_j122d80 wrote
Reply to comment by XPlutonium in TIL that The Specials singer Terry Hall was abducted by a paedophile ring in France when he was 12 years old by Disastrous-Spirit543
>dropped
And yet.
ElfMage83 t1_j122b21 wrote
Reply to comment by HawkeyeByMarriage in TIL that The Specials singer Terry Hall was abducted by a paedophile ring in France when he was 12 years old by Disastrous-Spirit543
Not so much. I simply don't understand, as an American, why Brits keep and add needless extra letters to words. Q is a single letter, for example, yet the word “queue” exists and is pronounced without the vowels.
Makes no sense.
ElfMage83 t1_j11q3kw wrote
I'm deeply surprised PA is on this list. It's like Prohibition lasted until 2015 here, and even then it still isn't fully repealed.
ElfMage83 t1_iz58rfn wrote
Reply to TIL "The Twelve Days of Christmas" STARTS on Christmas Day, and ends of January 5th (Three Kings Day). by HauntedHippie
I keep forgetting there are people who don't know this.
ElfMage83 t1_iyclwfw wrote
Reply to comment by Reset_Tears in TIL Nolan Bushnell, the inventor of Pong and founder of Atari, also founded another company: Chuck E. Cheese by PresidentWeevil
Jobs was a weird one for sure. I wonder how long before the reality distortion field fails completely.
ElfMage83 t1_iycjowf wrote
Reply to TIL Nolan Bushnell, the inventor of Pong and founder of Atari, also founded another company: Chuck E. Cheese by PresidentWeevil
TIL that the guy who founded Atari and Chuck E. Cheese invented Pong.
ElfMage83 t1_iyaiq1w wrote
Reply to comment by casualhobos in TIL Aluminium Christmas trees dropped in popularity after being negatively portrayed in A Charlie Brown Christmas by castironcake
No u.
ElfMage83 t1_iyain1c wrote
Reply to TIL the guy who played Nick the bartender in "It's a Wonderful Life," Sheldon Leonard, became one of the most successful TV producers in history, having created the Andy Griffith Show, Dick Van Dyke, among many others. As a tribute, the two main characters on "Big Bang Theory" were named after him. by latchkey_adult
TIL that Sheldon Leonard played Nick in It's A Wonderful Life.
ElfMage83 t1_j2f0ozb wrote
Reply to comment by GratefulPhish42024-7 in TIL Pope Benedict XVI at 95 was the longest lived Pope in History. by TheMadhopper
>I would wonder who was the actual pope the longest
Pius IX, according to Wikipedia.