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feetandballs t1_j9qimmm wrote
Reply to comment by NewCanadianMTurker in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
extends collapsible telescope
feetandballs t1_j6g4czd wrote
Reply to comment by Greigers in TIL that St. John's University's sports teams formerly being called the Redmen actually referred to the team wearing red uniforms and not Native Americans as often interpreted. Regardless, the mascot name was changed to the Red Storm in the 90s. by J_S_M_K
Right. It’s not like they were unaware of how it could be interpreted. They have a library.
feetandballs t1_j6fx2yx wrote
Reply to TIL there are three species of elephants, not two. African elephants are broken up into 2 species, Forest and Bush. by lightsdevil
4, actually. Your mom.
feetandballs t1_j68nm7b wrote
Reply to comment by LiveinTroyNY in TIL about medically unexplained symptoms, almost 1/4 of all people who visit a GP in the UK have phsyical conditions that cannot be explained by gorge_orwoll
I’m on keppra which helps, but the rage side effect they warn about is so real. My partial complex seizures would be in the mornings right when I woke up. I felt an indescribable feeling that overwhelmed my senses and made me curl up and squeeze my eyes shut. I’m impressed you could give a presentation! Glad you’re doing better now.
feetandballs t1_j66k2xp wrote
Reply to comment by LiveinTroyNY in TIL about medically unexplained symptoms, almost 1/4 of all people who visit a GP in the UK have phsyical conditions that cannot be explained by gorge_orwoll
It means a lot to me to know I’m not the only one. Thanks!
feetandballs t1_j61cdra wrote
Reply to comment by BostonUniStudent in TIL that after scientists sequenced the genome of a tiger they found that it shares 95.6% of its DNA with the domestic cat, from which it diverged 10.8 million years ago. by countdookee
This much different: 🤌
feetandballs t1_j5ybfw7 wrote
Reply to comment by Clever_Mercury in TIL about medically unexplained symptoms, almost 1/4 of all people who visit a GP in the UK have phsyical conditions that cannot be explained by gorge_orwoll
The daily “panic attacks” I was having went away once I had a couple of seizures, got an epilepsy diagnosis and got on an anticonvulsant. Just a coincidence, right? I’m a guy, though.
feetandballs t1_j5rni7b wrote
feetandballs t1_j580azo wrote
Reply to comment by paulwhitedotnyc in TIL The famous "rods from god" concept of a space-based weapons system of orbiting tungsten rods was developed by science fiction writer Jerry Pournelle. by BitterFuture
Exclusively featuring well endowed ex-Mormons
feetandballs t1_j2e4qxr wrote
Reply to comment by ElfMage83 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
So what if it was in every state but not Washington D.C.? It’s hardly national if it’s not in the nation’s capital. But that’s also not included in “all states.”
E: spelling
feetandballs t1_j2e1wli wrote
Reply to comment by ElfMage83 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
How many states does it take to cross that threshold? Would a brand count as national if they’re only in the contiguous 48?
feetandballs t1_j28y4wh wrote
Reply to comment by iwriteritesright in TIL that the Hawaii’s Maunakea Volcano, the world’s tallest mountain, (10,210 m or 33,500 ft from base to peak) was first ascended successfully over three days in February 2021. Over half of it is underwater. by Fantastic_Ad1613
If you read the article you’ll see that he didn’t climb that part - he used a sub
feetandballs t1_j1og8bd wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
It’s a French thing. You wouldn’t understand.
feetandballs t1_j1oezhm wrote
Reply to comment by severeOCDsuburbgirl in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
Sure - just saving people a Google. Much to OP’s chagrin.
feetandballs t1_j1oek16 wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
Oh alright - list it, then. List the fairy tales she wrote that everyone is so familiar with.
Or you could accept that your reply to my (upvoted) comment that answered the natural next question about this person was a little self-centered. I wasn’t talking to YOU. I was speaking to the commenters in general.
And the redditor learned a very valuable lesson that day: Not all comments on their post are directed at them.
feetandballs t1_j1odao2 wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
You’ve made no attempt to understand what others are explaining to you (that French fairy tales aren’t unknown to Americans - but the ones she wrote are), so I’m making fun of you instead of making more futile attempts. Does that clear things up or do you need another fairy tale?
feetandballs t1_j1oc8me wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
Once upon a time, there was a redditor who was very, very dense.
feetandballs t1_j1oa0em wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
That has been well established lol. That doesn’t mean Americans/redditors could never possibly hear of her works. No fairy tale is American. Do I need to write a fairy tale about it for you to understand the point? I can put a moral in it.
feetandballs t1_j1o8rxd wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
What I mean to say is that Americans know lots of fairy tales, and none of them are American. So your point doesn’t really make sense. That’s ok, though.
feetandballs t1_j1o6m0o wrote
Reply to comment by ToberOct in TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
I can’t name a single Native American fairy tale
feetandballs t1_j1mhzky wrote
Reply to TIL the term "fairy tale" was coined by Marie Catherine d’Aulnoy to describe a collection of stories she wrote released in 1697-98. by ToberOct
She didn’t write anything you’re familiar with. I looked it up.
feetandballs t1_iz84aho wrote
Reply to comment by Admiral_Fancypants in TIL of Portable Soup, also known as pocket soup or veal glue. A precursor of meat extract, bouillon cubes, and of industrially dehydrated and instant food, it is essentially a partially dehydrated broth and a solid counterpart of meat glaze. by IPeeFreely01
The result of jizzing your pants. Pocket soup.
feetandballs t1_iy6nakb wrote
Reply to comment by rxneutrino in TIL that 25% of all known animal species are beetles by [deleted]
They’re the guys from the math problem.
feetandballs t1_ja4juhk wrote
Reply to comment by Mother_Goat1541 in TIL that the 1980 miles of Alaska’s Yukon River is only crossed by 4 bridges. By comparison, the slightly longer Mississippi River is has more than 132 bridges. by triviafrenzy
What about Yukon’s (Oklahoma) North Canadian River?