Recent comments in /f/todayilearned
made3 t1_j6mnwr6 wrote
Reply to TIL your computer keyboard is 20,589 times dirtier than a toilet seat. The average office keyboard has 3,543,000 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per square inch while your average toilet seat only has 172 CFU per square inch by SappyGilmore
I am honestly not sure why I shoud give a shit.
DeterminedThrowaway t1_j6mnwdd wrote
Reply to comment by inverteboi in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
I honestly didn't expect a reply like this, thank you. I will admit I'm a little oversensitive about people saying they wish they were intersex, because it happens more than you'd think and they don't understand the reality of it. On my end, I'll say that I understand why it might be appealing to someone on a surface level and I'll try to word it a little better next time
zebulonworkshops t1_j6mnscl wrote
Reply to comment by Pay08 in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
No dog in this fight, but didn't the US have kinda a lot to do with it failing as well as its internal greed and corruption? I seem to remember an extended, but cold war...
sionnach t1_j6mns2r wrote
Reply to comment by Budget_Bathroom_1056 in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
The shared blood bit, yes it can happen. But only in monochorionic (identical) twins, so you don’t get the “wrong” hormonal exchange I suppose.
sionnach t1_j6mnp3g wrote
Reply to comment by 405134 in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
If only that were always true. Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and Twin Anamea Polychthaemia Sequence are pretty horrible things that happen not infrequently in monochorionic (identical) twins.
MoravianPrince t1_j6mnmlu wrote
Reply to comment by basaltgranite in TIL that the first use of the phrase "son-of-a-bitch" in American literature was in the 1823 book "Seventy-Six" by John Neal about the American Revolutionary War. Seventy-Six was criticized at the time for its use of profanity and was noted for its use of colloquialisms. by vrphotosguy55
Similarly arse to ass.
bolanrox t1_j6mnldz wrote
inverteboi t1_j6mnkjk wrote
Reply to comment by DeterminedThrowaway in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
You're right, I'm sorry. I didn't really think before commenting and it was very insensitive of me.
shortercrust t1_j6mngcr wrote
Reply to TIL your computer keyboard is 20,589 times dirtier than a toilet seat. The average office keyboard has 3,543,000 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per square inch while your average toilet seat only has 172 CFU per square inch by SappyGilmore
I always think the toilet seat comparison is weird. How dirty is your toilet seat? The only thing that touches mine is my bum, which is pretty clean. It’s not like I smear poo all over it.
SteveBennett7g t1_j6mnb54 wrote
TehDandiest t1_j6mn0fb wrote
Reply to comment by NoMalarkyZone in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
Just like every other empire ever
apprehensivelights t1_j6mmzek wrote
Reply to TIL about cargo cults, where indigenous people of small tropical islands would perform elaborate rituals to mimic air traffic control and marching patterns after witnessing airplanes drop supplies on airforce bases during world war II. by sciencedit
Never underestimate the power of free Spam
wunderbraten t1_j6mmrtx wrote
Clemen11 t1_j6mmq6e wrote
Reply to TIL your computer keyboard is 20,589 times dirtier than a toilet seat. The average office keyboard has 3,543,000 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per square inch while your average toilet seat only has 172 CFU per square inch by SappyGilmore
I read this, quietly got up, headed to my toilet, and brought back a pack of anti bacterial wipes
DeterminedThrowaway t1_j6mmmn3 wrote
Reply to comment by airfryermasterrace in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
Intersex is an umbrella term that covers many different conditions with many different causes. There is no way that I know about to prevent them during pregnancy
ChristyM4ck t1_j6mmhar wrote
Pay08 t1_j6mmh89 wrote
Reply to comment by stefantalpalaru in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
You know, we stopped doing that "you're responsible for your ancestors crimes" thing after the middle ages.
AloofCommencement t1_j6mmgo3 wrote
Reply to comment by 1945BestYear in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
There seem to be mixed opinions on what redeeming qualities are, and even this page contradicts itself by following its definition with usage examples that do not completely redeem a person. The examples show insufficiently redeeming qualities still being redeeming qualities, and I think whether or not that counts is what it comes down to.
I've always understood redeeming qualities to be positive traits, not necessarily ones that completely redeem. Things that shift the balance, if only the tiniest amount, from "bad" to "good". In this context, Adolf Hitler vs Leopold as people is the subject so I would think any positive attribute counts.
To circle back round to the original point of why I commented, we're talking about a race to the bottom where the usual contender for "Worst person ever" has slightly more in his favour than Leopold: the lesser known but in /u/Yardsale420's opinion arguably worse person. I would absolutely include your point of better intent, too. At least he thought he was doing something for the greater good in his twisted mind. Replies ignored everything and cherrypicked "Dogs mean Hitler was an upstanding citizen on balance", which is a gross misrepresentation even if you disagree with a definition.
DeterminedThrowaway t1_j6mmgau wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
As someone with an intersex condition, you really don't
alphager t1_j6mmaw1 wrote
Reply to comment by A_Fartful_Dodger in Today I learned the first overseas Consulate of the United States was in Liverpool, established in 1790! by Seahawk124
Embassies do the diplomacy between countries (and all the stuff consulates do), whereas consulates only do the people-centric stuff. You'll find embassies near the power center (usually the capital). Consulates are wherever there's a need and/or opportunity.
Many smaller countries use honorary consuls that take care of the consulate duties as a hobby.
TheRedBow t1_j6mlxn9 wrote
Reply to comment by Say10sadvocate in TIL that India had to ban charas (cannabis concentrate) due to pressure from the US. by UltimateGamingTechie
And to stop them from exporting it maybe
[deleted] t1_j6mlupf wrote
stefantalpalaru t1_j6mllnr wrote
Reply to comment by Pay08 in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
> Even if I was, I sure as hell not a 150 years old.
The sins of the fathers...
Funkybeatzzz t1_j6mnzmr wrote
Reply to comment by wunderbraten in TIL about cargo cults, where indigenous people of small tropical islands would perform elaborate rituals to mimic air traffic control and marching patterns after witnessing airplanes drop supplies on airforce bases during world war II. by sciencedit
Island of the Sequined Love Nun