mrt3ed t1_j8qj2a6 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:43 AM

Reply to comment by JustaRandomOldGuy 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

A maid screamed!

NeuHundred t1_j8qivlu wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:41 AM

Reply to comment by Morgus_Magnificent in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313

Slippin' Jimmy with a law degree is like a chimp with a machine gun! The law is sacred! If you abuse that power, people get hurt!

Ancalimei t1_j8qiowm wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:39 AM

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

For LGBTQ people for sure. Especially the T.

Gradiu5- t1_j8qi7jx wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:34 AM

Reply to comment by jrex703 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

No, I didn't... Barely passed learning to breathe after birth. But did you mean meatier, right?

747ER t1_j8qi5y5 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:34 AM

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

The sea was angry that day my friends. Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.

International-Hall-5 t1_j8qhy74 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:32 AM

Reply to 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

And 25 years later they make a game called the noids super pizza shootout, bad choice of name in my opinion

A_Mirabeau_702 t1_j8qhn1q wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:28 AM

Reply to 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

How could you not include the quote from the responding officer? "He's paranoid."

Skythewood t1_j8qh9dx wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:24 AM

Reply to comment by Decabet in TIL the phrase “you can’t handle the truth” was created/ improvised by Jack Nicholson. The movie's original screenplay boasted the line "You already have the truth," which Nicholson trimmed to "You can't handle the truth." by SixedSigma

I guess he will have to learn to handle that truth

xygge t1_j8qh4mv wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:23 AM

Reply to comment by LacidOnex in TIL that, despite it being widely reported, Bruce Willis never sold the rights to use his likeness with deep fake technology. A Russian Advert company made it up and illegally used him in a commercial. by EarlGrey_Picard

>Why can't we have stronger libel laws?

The price you pay for stronger libel laws is the dampening of speech and a greater possibility that the rich/powerful will be able to just shut down speech they don't like.

Frost-Folk t1_j8qh0ug wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:22 AM

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

Today I learned Bulwer-Lytton is actually Cormac McCarthy

Morgus_Magnificent t1_j8qgyyo wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:22 AM

Reply to comment by Crotch_Rot69 in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313

You think this is something? You think this is bad? This chicanery? He's done worse!

_do_ob_ t1_j8qgxak wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:21 AM

Reply to comment by shed1 in TIL the phrase “you can’t handle the truth” was created/ improvised by Jack Nicholson. The movie's original screenplay boasted the line "You already have the truth," which Nicholson trimmed to "You can't handle the truth." by SixedSigma

Remember me my favorite judge quote: "Mister, we are not here to determine what is true or not."

rythmicbread t1_j8qgjuf wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:17 AM

Reply to comment by zed857 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

The chef began preparing tonight’s dinner: ship tossed salad

NeuHundred t1_j8qgej6 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:16 AM

Reply to comment by jamescookenotthatone in TIL that, despite it being widely reported, Bruce Willis never sold the rights to use his likeness with deep fake technology. A Russian Advert company made it up and illegally used him in a commercial. by EarlGrey_Picard

So Deepcake is a lie?

BajeshRalan t1_j8qg42z wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:13 AM

Reply to 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

America

TatteredCarcosa t1_j8qfuf8 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:10 AM

Reply to comment by koiven 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

There's a reason this particular sentence has been remembered for its poor structure. I have read plenty of 19th century and earlier literature, being ponderous and long doesn't mean poorly structured or scattered.

GrandmaPoses t1_j8qffe7 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:06 AM

Reply to comment by Decabet in TIL the phrase “you can’t handle the truth” was created/ improvised by Jack Nicholson. The movie's original screenplay boasted the line "You already have the truth," which Nicholson trimmed to "You can't handle the truth." by SixedSigma

You want answers?

Crotch_Rot69 t1_j8qf4pp wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:03 AM

Reply to comment by EmperorJake in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313

As if I could ever make such a mistake, never. Never! I just, i just couldn't prove it. He covered his tracks, he got that idiot at the copy shop to lie for him!

Decabet t1_j8qeupy wrote on February 16, 2023 at 5:00 AM

Reply to TIL the phrase “you can’t handle the truth” was created/ improvised by Jack Nicholson. The movie's original screenplay boasted the line "You already have the truth," which Nicholson trimmed to "You can't handle the truth." by SixedSigma

I have to wonder if it even became annoying to him once it became an endlessly repeated cheap punchline like it did to the rest of us

RedditStrolls t1_j8qdudv wrote on February 16, 2023 at 4:51 AM

Reply to comment by IDontTrustGod 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

Let me check my email archives. But I'd love to caveat this by saying I write for a living and it's usually a lot better than what I'm about to share

Edit, my Lytton entry:

Warm, moist, pleased, Amaryllis snuggled further into the reaches of her bedding, spreading her legs uninhibitedly—muscle memory from when she used to welcome her lovers—she added her hands to the movement and the wetness woke her.