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DaveOJ12 t1_j8ppqr8 wrote
Reply to comment by Typical_Balance3892 in TIL a 2013 Justin Bieber concert at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa was rocked by an elaborate heist were the thieves made off with over 3 million rand (300,000 dollars) and were never caught. by delano1998
It doesn't seem like a lot in dollars, but considering the amount of South African money it's equivalent to, it is.
aripy OP t1_j8ppke3 wrote
Reply to comment by GeekyGamer2022 in TIL the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was based on an earlier 'Jewish Vacation Guide' book which outlined places that Jews were not unwelcome to stay in America in 1917. by aripy
Thank you. That was exactly my intention.
gadget850 t1_j8pp88v wrote
Reply to comment by chris_ut in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
As was the style at the time.
KILL_WITH_KINDNESS t1_j8povue wrote
Reply to comment by Asphalt_Is_Stronk in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Comin' out the gates swingin'
YouWannaChiliDogNARD t1_j8po34x wrote
Reply to comment by donsterkay in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
It's called an ATF form 4473
MapleSyrupFacts t1_j8po1th wrote
Reply to comment by _Silly_Wizard_ in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
insomniacgnostic t1_j8pniqr wrote
Reply to comment by intangible-tangerine in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I’ll take the penis mightier for $500 Alex.
GeekyGamer2022 t1_j8pn1bl wrote
Reply to comment by Viperion_NZ in TIL the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was based on an earlier 'Jewish Vacation Guide' book which outlined places that Jews were not unwelcome to stay in America in 1917. by aripy
Nah it makes sense to say "not unwelcome" as it infers that the vast majority of places would not welcome Jews or POC.
jadnich t1_j8pmhmn wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
It also opens A Wrinkle in Time
Smithers66 t1_j8pm5h7 wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Made famous by Snoopy via Charles Schulz.
DaveOJ12 t1_j8plz80 wrote
Reply to comment by Dragon420Wizard in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
I've seen worse.
Edit: typo
AtomicChicken t1_j8plyh3 wrote
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BIKETYSON99 t1_j8pl4in wrote
Asphalt_Is_Stronk t1_j8pk3i4 wrote
Reply to comment by Athomas16 in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Thats an opening line?
Dagonet_the_Motley t1_j8pk0pf wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Aren't all nights dark?
Ok_Theory9038 t1_j8pjrva wrote
Reply to comment by dicky_seamus_614 in TIL that in November 1954, a woman in Alabama survived being struck by a meteorite that hit the roof of her house, bounced off a radio and hit her in upper thigh and hand. She was left with a large bruise on her side but was otherwise not seriously injured. by g_man2522
Well... "Ma'am, there's a meteor headed straight for you!"
"I ain't moving!"
"But its coming straight for you! At least move a few feet!"
"This is my house, I ain't movin' for nobody!"
'Murica!
[deleted] t1_j8pjpop wrote
Reply to comment by ADDeviant-again in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
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DaveOJ12 t1_j8phz1a wrote
Reply to comment by BIKETYSON99 in TIL the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was based on an earlier 'Jewish Vacation Guide' book which outlined places that Jews were not unwelcome to stay in America in 1917. by aripy
>American still needs this type of book but for everyone who isn't white. Could be a series.
You're generalizing a little too much.
DTJ20 t1_j8phl9v wrote
Reply to comment by Ferec in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I've always hated that, for the five words he just says monotonous things, I get that its hyperbole, but it comes across as disingenuous
[deleted] t1_j8phhvy wrote
Reply to comment by dylancatlow in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
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MoreThanWYSIWYG t1_j8pgr5b wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
It's also the start of "A Wrinkle in Time "
gg00dwind t1_j8pfzcs wrote
Reply to comment by themeatbridge in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
This sounds like a really creative opener for a script. I can see each description being its own shot during the intro.
Wintersbone7 t1_j8ppven wrote
Reply to comment by themeatbridge in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Now this is fucking funny! Bulwer Litton was ironic. These prize winners have to be really good to be that bad.