Today I Learned - Page 24

xoxoxoBruce · 11-28-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

Classicman learned to love himself a little bit more than he did. Which is good. We should probably all try to do that.

I'll have you know I love myself quite frequently.

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Today -----just right now, in fact, especially to try and rescue this thread, I went off and learned three new things. I hope you find at least one of them interesting:

Oranges do not actually turn orange unless they are exposed to cold weather, which causes the chlorophyll to move away from the skin. Sometimes oranges grown in hot climates are treated with ethylene gas to break down the chlorophyll and turn the oranges orange to make consumers happy.

There is only one word in the English dictionary containing a double y ("yy"): Sayyid

Peanut M&Ms were created by Forrest Mars -who was allergic to peanuts.

They all are.

monster · 12-07-2015, 05:24 PM

90% of the world's mint supply used to be grown in south Michigan

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-m...od_to_mic.html

xoxoxoBruce · 12-07-2015, 07:58 PM

The title, "food scientist" makes me think, keep an eye on this guy, he may be dangerous.

Gravdigr · 12-12-2015, 12:17 PM

Recently, I learned about Elm Farm Ollie. Despite the name "Ollie", she was a cow. She wasn't just any old cow, either. Ollie was the first cow to fly. In an airplane. On February 18, 1930. I believe it was a Tuesday. She was also the first cow to be milked in flight. Elsworth W. Bunce was the first man to milk a flying cow. One has to wonder if there has even been a second man to milk a flying cow.

One also has to wonder..."Why?".

BigV · 12-12-2015, 03:13 PM

Because red bull wasn't available?

I ask myself much the same with respect to that epic bovine.

sexobon · 12-12-2015, 04:34 PM

My theory is it was a scientific experiment to see if a cow could jump over the moon; but, they wanted to give it a better chance by taking it up in an airplane and milking it to lighten its load before launching it.

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monster · 12-20-2015, 09:37 PM

That chinking cups during a toast was originally to ensure a little liquid was exchanged so no-one poisoned the drink of another

That chameleons' color changing is based on their temperament rather than their surrounding

That Cuttlefish and Octopussies can change texture as well as color to blend into their surroundings.

I haven't fact-checked any of these, but they came from reliable sources during after-dinner conversation tonight

lumberjim · 12-20-2015, 11:36 PM

All true. Saw it on the Internet

Sundae · 12-21-2015, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

That chinking cups during a toast was originally to ensure a little liquid was exchanged so no-one poisoned the drink of another

This I didn't know. If asked I'd have posited it was the noise which was important, to ward off evil spirits. Now I can be all superior and refuse to toast saying wearily, "It's okay, I don't actually think you're trying to poison me."

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That chameleons' color changing is based on their temperament rather than their surrounding

This however I did know. It's actually an annoying piece of knowledge as so many advertisers/ greeting card manufacturers/ comedians do not seem aware of it. But perhaps that's just because I'm such a pedant, and it doesn't bother other people who know this.

Clodfobble · 12-21-2015, 08:33 AM

You mean this joke is not scientifically accurate?!

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Originally Posted by Bo Burnham

I put a chameleon on a red dildo...

...He blushed.

monster · 12-21-2015, 07:23 PM

I just learned there's a place called Hebe in PA

xoxoxoBruce · 12-21-2015, 09:34 PM

Up near the state prison... uh, a state prison.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-21-2015, 10:14 PM

Yesterday, 12-20, was the day the very first website was born, only 25 years ago.

busterb · 01-02-2016, 08:11 PM

Today is not Monday! Way I'm going, I'll be able to hide my own easter eggs this year.

monster · 01-02-2016, 11:00 PM

That the signed Pratchet Discworld book I got Beest once sells for $150 on ebay. We could be riiiiiiiich!

12-07-2015, 05:24 PM	#347
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	90% of the world's mint supply used to be grown in south Michigan http://www.mlive.com/business/west-m...od_to_mic.html __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-07-2015, 07:58 PM	#348
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The title, "food scientist" makes me think, keep an eye on this guy, he may be dangerous. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-12-2015, 12:17 PM	#349
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Recently, I learned about Elm Farm Ollie. Despite the name "Ollie", she was a cow. She wasn't just any old cow, either. Ollie was the first cow to fly. In an airplane. On February 18, 1930. I believe it was a Tuesday. She was also the first cow to be milked in flight. Elsworth W. Bunce was the first man to milk a flying cow. One has to wonder if there has even been a second man to milk a flying cow. One also has to wonder..."Why?". __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-12-2015, 03:13 PM	#350
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Because red bull wasn't available? I ask myself much the same with respect to that epic bovine. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-20-2015, 09:37 PM	#352
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	That chinking cups during a toast was originally to ensure a little liquid was exchanged so no-one poisoned the drink of another That chameleons' color changing is based on their temperament rather than their surrounding That Cuttlefish and Octopussies can change texture as well as color to blend into their surroundings. I haven't fact-checked any of these, but they came from reliable sources during after-dinner conversation tonight __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-12-2015, 04:34 PM	#351
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	My theory is it was a scientific experiment to see if a cow could jump over the moon; but, they wanted to give it a better chance by taking it up in an airplane and milking it to lighten its load before launching it.

12-20-2015, 11:36 PM	#353
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	All true. Saw it on the Internet __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-21-2015, 07:23 PM	#356
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I just learned there's a place called Hebe in PA __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-21-2015, 09:34 PM	#357
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Up near the state prison... uh, a state prison. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-21-2015, 10:14 PM	#358
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yesterday, 12-20, was the day the very first website was born, only 25 years ago. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-02-2016, 08:11 PM	#359
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Today is not Monday! Way I'm going, I'll be able to hide my own easter eggs this year. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

01-02-2016, 11:00 PM	#360
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	That the signed Pratchet Discworld book I got Beest once sells for $150 on ebay. We could be riiiiiiiich! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart Last edited by monster; 01-02-2016 at 11:06 PM.

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