bigfatfurrytexan
bigfatfurrytexan t1_je598e1 wrote
Reply to comment by bigfatfurrytexan in How did eye lense evolve? by TheSonOfKayra
It really is a matter of photoreceptor cells that evolved in a pit rather than flat on the surface. The "pit" allowed for a directional sensation.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_je59134 wrote
Reply to How did eye lense evolve? by TheSonOfKayra
Something to keep in mind: in the creatures eyes began evolving in, you aren't talking about generations spanning 20 years or something. Generations were on the order of a few weeks, and evolution was rather rapid fire by comparison to today. We have a nice stable planet, with stable weather and stable chemistry. When life was evolving basic forms of biology, that was not quite the case.
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Beyond that, there is more than 1 path to creating an eye.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_je3ay3l wrote
Reply to TIL that in Chinese Folk Religion, a mortal human being could ascend into godhood not through the decisions of a clergy/church, but by the sheer number of people who believe that their extraordinary achievements led to apotheosis, which forced Confucian/Taoists clerics to canonize a person as a God. by Khysamgathys
That's how it generally works in polytheism. Talos ascended by sheer force of will, too.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jdvti7h wrote
I have worked in mental hospitals, and have had issues with people becoming "water intoxicated" due to their psychosis. So despite what people tell you , you absolutely can drink too much water. Is it likely for a person not insane? No. But yeah....it can happen.
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It doesn't hurt your kidneys, but can give you heart attack and other similar. You can make it worse by drinking distilled water, as it will leach more minerals from your body.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jduz9ld wrote
Reply to TIL It takes 20 years for clothing to be considered "vintage" and today’s most sought-after vintage styles are ‘90s and early ‘00s by Ok_Copy5217
I got boxes and boxes of shit that I intended to donate that it appears is back in style now.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jdc6x7z wrote
Reply to comment by pinkcheems in TIL China and India have been the population centers of the world for at least 6,000 years by aaleom
They didn't develop recently, and that wasn't the initial point. The initial point, and the one I asserted, was that it wasn't a widespread staple crop. Because it wasn't Millet was. Rice only recently became a global staple crop.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jdb3m9a wrote
Reply to comment by pinkcheems in TIL China and India have been the population centers of the world for at least 6,000 years by aaleom
Luxury is defined by availability. A few people growing rice for themselves on a riverbank doesn't create rice from it's archaic form. Availability is defined by existence, then a trade route to acquire other goods.
This is the human way, especially in India.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jdb2yry wrote
Reply to comment by pinkcheems in TIL China and India have been the population centers of the world for at least 6,000 years by aaleom
Hmm...I'd need to see evidence that goods weren't traded at that time. I don't believe that's true.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jdb22hq wrote
Reply to comment by pinkcheems in TIL China and India have been the population centers of the world for at least 6,000 years by aaleom
Yes, it was cultivated. But it wasn't widely dispersed because of the risk. It was a luxury item, and millet was the staple.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_ja1awmr wrote
Reply to TIL the largest beaver dam in the world is over a half mile long and was discovered via satellite images by Miamime
I'd bet that is miniscule compared to Paleo times.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j9mrvd0 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL about Jamaican Ginger AKA "Jake" which was popular during Prohibition for its high alcohol content. Unfortunately it caused paralysis leading to a distinctive walk called the Jake Walk or the Jake Dance. by HeavyMetalOverbite
It'll get you smashed. But boy will it make your head pound the next day
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j6p5tgb wrote
Reply to comment by OrderofIron in Those who know. by metroracerUK
The giggle over the strawberry....I did the same with him. Acting so good.i was there,.in the room, in each moment.
I don't like human condition stories. This one...was special. Very special
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j69grct wrote
Reply to TIL Jared Leto is the front man for American Rock Band "Thirty Seconds to Mars" with hits such as "The Kill" and "From Yesterday". by HamsterKarlie
The Kill is one of the greatest musical performances I have ever heard. Phenomenal metal opera
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j53eens wrote
Reply to comment by z57 in Ancient humans and their early depictions of the universe: “It is no exaggeration to say that astronomy has existed as an exact science for more than five millennia,” writes the late science historian John North. by clayt6
35 to 50 kya, as The Cosmic Hunt shows
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j517afn wrote
Reply to TIL The song 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton is rooted to the 9to5 movement in which secretaries and working women stood up for their rights to be treated equal in the workplace by Minnesotan-Gaming
Raised by a single mom. Was in 2nd grade when this movie came out. My mom worked as a bookeeper in an oil field supply company. So we were definitely aware of the need to protect women in the workplace.
I was talking to my son this morning. I am a feminist 100%...but of the kind that was raised by a 70's/boomer feminist. So that is where most of my views tend to go....modern feminism is lost on me.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j2dlhd0 wrote
Reply to TIL When you open your eyes in a prefectly dark room you don't see black, but " eigengrau ", a shafe of grey by mic3ttaa
That you can "see" a color that emits less light as being darker than the color you see when no light is actually emitted is fucky as hell
bigfatfurrytexan t1_j227ifj wrote
Reply to TIL that in 2009, KFC sent a letter to the United Nations requesting to be recognized as the country "Grilled Nation" with a seat at the general assembly, all to promote their new grilled chicken menu item. by businessbee89
That was their best chicken product.
If you liked it, use the base Chupacabra rub on your grilled chicken. Same flavor.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_iyl1g3z wrote
Reply to comment by AVR_Pearn in Has teen acne been around since prehistoric times? Did cave-dwellers have zits? Or is it related to modern eating, exercise, pollution, etc.? by Snoo-35252
The inflammation cycle is a big driver. It's less infection and more immune response.
bigfatfurrytexan t1_jef7gwj wrote
Reply to TIL In the West the largest meal of the day has historically been eaten at midday. It was not until Napoleon's empire there was the "abominable habit of dining as late as seven in the evening" as British travelers reported. The British adopted later dinners by 1850 from changes in work schedules. by jamescookenotthatone
The industrial revolution fucked up a lot about long standing human practices, and our health suffers for it.
My wife will work maybe half the year, then take off for a few months. During that time she settles into a natural sleep/wake cycle of about 8 hours awake, 4 hours asleep, 6 hours awake, 6 hours asleep. That seems to mirror what has been explained from the time prior to industrialiation.
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I used to work with a venture capitalist that put in crazy hours. He was selling his soul to reach a goal, and had insane energy. Up to run/train for marathons at 4am, work from 6am-9am from his room, then he'd hit my office and we'd be up until midnight when he finally wanted to break for supper. I'd get home at 2am, knowing that he may get 2 hours of sleep before he is up and bothering everyone again.
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Eventually i had to point out that i did not have a goal of being wealthy, so my stake wasn't as high as his and I'd be working more reasonable hours.