TheTimDavis

TheTimDavis t1_ja0k9y1 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:01 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

"Local lore suggests it was and remains pointed to the north as a warning against northern aggression."

I'm shaking in my boots.

TheTimDavis t1_j4sh386 wrote on January 17, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Reply to comment by Desertswisher in TIL about SubTropolis, a giant former limestone mine under Kansas City that was converted into the world’s largest underground business complex. The 1,100-acre complex is accessed through tunnels, and as of 2015, 1,600 people worked there. by corn_dog_22

When I worked for Kansas City Repertory theatre this is where all the costumes and props were stored. It's the only time I saw old theatre costumes that didn't stink.