VeryJoyfulHeart59
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j9ts3gn wrote
Reply to comment by CyaL8rCrocodile in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
What a nightmare!
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j9tryf1 wrote
Reply to comment by Ratox in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
I think that's sort of what you're doing, except using eye muscles instead of fingers.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j8zbfsb wrote
Reply to TIL of the Storegga tsunami, a tsunami that struck the North Sea in 6000 BC submerging an area of land the size of MD by MyDadsGlassesCase
Correct me if I have misunderstood, but I believe this article says that the tsunami caused the actual Mesolithic Doggerland (MD) to become submerged; not "an area of land the size of" it.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j8z99eb wrote
Reply to comment by RuViking in TIL of the Storegga tsunami, a tsunami that struck the North Sea in 6000 BC submerging an area of land the size of MD by MyDadsGlassesCase
You should know that we Americans call it soccer because the Brits did first.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j613o7w wrote
Reply to comment by patco81 in TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB
Thank you. I needed to hear that.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j6125s2 wrote
Reply to comment by patco81 in TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB
I wish I felt more that way.
Much of the time I feel like the world believes I'm irrelevant.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j6101r3 wrote
Reply to comment by patco81 in TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB
There's a whole bit in the article about how much the paint weighed.
P.S. I feel old... when I was growing up, Earl Scheib did it for $39.95.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j60znei wrote
Reply to comment by Adam-West in TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB
That's what the article says.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j5lyoci wrote
Reply to comment by ThrowDirtonMe in TIL that Titanic crewman Herbert Pitman made an attempt to row his lifeboat over to rescue people in the water, but was overruled by the other occupants of the boat, who were worried about people swarming them and duly complied. Pitman said that this haunted him throughout his life. by ChadExtra
Either of those would be much better, thanks.
Molly Brown was 44 in real life. Kathy Bates, who played her in the movie, was 49 when the movie was released (so probably 48 during filming).
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j5lu7cb wrote
Reply to comment by ThrowDirtonMe in TIL that Titanic crewman Herbert Pitman made an attempt to row his lifeboat over to rescue people in the water, but was overruled by the other occupants of the boat, who were worried about people swarming them and duly complied. Pitman said that this haunted him throughout his life. by ChadExtra
She was 44.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j56j2q2 wrote
Reply to comment by spleenboggler in TIL that George "Washington" Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the "W" stood for Washington and Carver said "Why not?" He signed his name as George or George W. Carver. by AspireAgain
Harry himself wrote it with the period.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j56iz7j wrote
Reply to comment by bigbrothersrule in TIL that George "Washington" Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the "W" stood for Washington and Carver said "Why not?" He signed his name as George or George W. Carver. by AspireAgain
>Self-help is, by definition, advice that ignores a broader problem of oppression.
Where did you get that?
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j4mef88 wrote
Reply to comment by JustAPerspective in TIL that when Weird Al wrote I Want A New Duck in 1985, he went to the library and researched ducks for a week by ElderCunningham
I don't doubt that Weird Al made handwritten notes.
Although portable typewriters were definitely a thing in 1985, they were loud. (Libraries were still a shhhhh zone back then.) Plus people didn't really take notes on a typewriter. Typewriters were generally used once you had all your notes and were ready to type your final document (or at least a first draft).
Photocopiers were definitely available in Southern California libraries (where Weird Al grew most likely resides). I know that my library had one in 1967. However, they were fairly expensive to use.
Besides, given the lyrics, I don't think he was taking down massive amounts of duck details.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j48368u wrote
Reply to TIL Creedence Clearwater Revival was only active for four years (1968-1972), with seven studio albums. They still hold the record for most singles (nine) to reach the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 without ever scoring a #1. by Torley_
My worst CCR-related memory is that of Dinah Shore doing a cover of :"Down on the Corner" on her show.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j41iakd wrote
Reply to comment by respectthegoat in TIL that Norman Lear has produced, written, created or developed over 100 shows, including "All in the Family", "Sanford and Son" and "The Jeffersons". He's now 100 years old, and still actively producing television shows - most recently, a revival of "Good Times". by TelescopiumHerscheli
I thought Raising Hope was terrific... Bizarre and yet believable. I haven't watched many sitcoms since that era either.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1nf61f wrote
Reply to comment by lewphone in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
Thanks
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1nbl11 wrote
Reply to comment by Sdog1981 in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
No way, Kraft's version of ranch is so awful.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1nbc8p wrote
Reply to comment by lewphone in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
Which companies?
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1na0oz wrote
Reply to comment by YandyTheGnome in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
I'm so old that I still think of Ranch as "that new salad dressing." (I'm 63.)
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1n9trd wrote
Reply to comment by gheiminfantry in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
Right!
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1n9h6w wrote
Reply to comment by Delanynder11 in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
You mean "shitty boys' fragrance."
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j1n94so wrote
Reply to comment by pilsnertape in TIL: Hidden Valley ranch dressing is manufactured by Clorox. by MohammadRezaPahlavi
Well put!
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j166qr9 wrote
Reply to comment by nuentes in TIL that in 1968 Bob Beamon broke the world record for the long jump by nearly 2 feet. His jump exceeded the limits of the measuring equipment that had been installed and his jump had to be measured manually. by Lagavulin16_neat
I love this and want to remember it in case I'm ever in a situation where I can use the term. Do you know, is it pronounced bee-man, bay-man, bow-man, or ???
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_j099hri wrote
Reply to TIL that until 2012, when they switched to a bacterial source, Roche Pharmaceuticals used up to 90% of the world's annual star anise crop to produce shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) by Kintpuash-of-Kush
Now they ferment e coli instead. That's crazy.
VeryJoyfulHeart59 t1_jblv3j1 wrote
Reply to comment by Carbon_Rod in TIL Like casinos, shopping malls are intentionally designed to disorient visitors. The feeling of losing track of time and geography inside a mall is called the Gruen Transfer. by Rifletree
This gives credence to the idea that historically, women are gatherers and men are hunters (but also enjoy exploring).