UtahUtopia
UtahUtopia t1_j8nd2hd wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I never understood the problem. I have had bright stormy nights and dark stormy nights. It’s not redundant.
UtahUtopia t1_j6kciwn wrote
Reply to TIL redwood trees -- growing to heights of 350 feet or more (over 100 meters) -- have roots that go only about ten feet into the ground. by OccludedFug
And that’s why they intertwine with other redwood roots.
Stronger together.
UtahUtopia t1_j5qfi9j wrote
Reply to comment by sparksofthetempest in TIL Prison Rodeo is a real thing - inmates play poker in the middle of a rodeo with a raging bull and have to sit and resist the urge to run from it in order to win money by gravitasgamer
Incredible show. The scenes let the actors act! Bryan Cranston delivering hit after hit.
UtahUtopia t1_j8oa5ct wrote
Reply to comment by ADDeviant-again in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Aw shucks. Seriously, thank you for the wonderful explanation!