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linatet t1_j8s1y8w wrote
Reply to comment by Gilgie in TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
In my country the juice is pretty popular, its good!!
unusedusername3 t1_j8s1x5b wrote
thesonofmogh t1_j8s1u4d wrote
Reply to comment by Megafritz in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313
WHY DOESN'T HE SPEAK AMERICAN /s
elcheapodeluxe t1_j8s1fz2 wrote
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
In the 80’s everyone had a signal beamed into their head. “What’s my frequency, Kenneth???”
Ok_Kale_2509 t1_j8s1dp6 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
I mean, maybe for trans bathrooms. But other than that not really. I unfortunately had to move to where I am and it was hard-core Klan country for a long time. About as unacepting as you can get in the north. Even here the worst a gay person would get is a talking to about Jesus from some old ladies. Black and brown people would get a lot if stares, but that's about it.
You have to remember these books were to prevent assault and murder. Not to help you avoid being called racial slurs at a small town diner.
assjackal t1_j8s17ve wrote
Reply to comment by GoGaslightYerself 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
>What if the shoe were on the other foot, and a bunch of right-wingers were indoctrinating kids in schools?
That's literally what is happening right now you fucking muppet.
Signed, someone currently standing on Florida soil.
Ok_Kale_2509 t1_j8s0os3 wrote
Reply to comment by stv2pointo 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
But it is infact incorrect. Welcome implies that people would be polite and friendly. I haven't read any if the Jewish version but at least with the green book it was often that they would say basically " these people will allow you to shop there but they won't be nice.
It more was a guide not to get lynched. Not a guide to get great service.
To_a_Green_Thought t1_j8s0az9 wrote
Reply to comment by ctothel in TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
I used to live in Central America, and they make a drink out of the juice. It kinda tastes...um...like cashew? Not that great, honestly, and I was allergic to it, so it wasn't a good experience.
big_duo3674 t1_j8rzv4z wrote
Reply to comment by TimeshipTacoTaco 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
You're either Floyd, Lloyd, or something extremely strange
SpectralOperator t1_j8rz1os wrote
Reply to comment by yesmaybeyes in TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
You might be able to find feni, which is an Indian liquor made by fermenting them.
mcampo84 t1_j8ryw2h wrote
Reply to comment by Working-Skill510 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
Clearly he had mental health issues
flow_b t1_j8ryu4d 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
I’m fairly certain it’s also how “A wrinkle in time” begins.
LargieBiggs t1_j8rypsd wrote
Reply to comment by BrokenEye3 in TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
Who the hell is Steve Jobs?
Dawnawaken92 t1_j8ryevu wrote
Reply to comment by DearFeralRural in TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
Excuse me sir but I can deduce what an egg is.
purchankruly t1_j8ry2wo wrote
Reply to comment by GeneralNathanJessup in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313
And enlarged.
purchankruly t1_j8rxyk1 wrote
Reply to comment by SketchyApothecary in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313
Why oh why did we switch from Roman numerals?!
purchankruly t1_j8rxsnf wrote
Reply to comment by Totally_Not_A_Bot_55 in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313
I’d bet not, only because this OCR-ish software wouldn’t have existed back in the 80s and 90s.
GoGaslightYerself t1_j8rxo22 wrote
Reply to comment by RockySterling 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
> Tell me again how pronouns or whatever are the biggest threat facing society
Nice straw man, LOL.
As for what they teach in schools, that's state-sponsored speech. It's paid for by taxpayers, so taxpayers and parents ought to have a say in what their kids are being indoctrinated with, yes?
What if the shoe were on the other foot, and a bunch of right-wingers were indoctrinating kids in schools? Would you be such a fearlessly principled advocate of allowing them to tell your kids whatever they want?
Censoring/suppressing what ordinary people want to say -- on the Internet or anywhere else -- is completely different from state-sponsored, taxpayer-funded speech in schools, particularly when it's the state that's doing the suppressing/censoring of speech by ordinary citizens. But nice try.
HesterFlareStar t1_j8rxmm9 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 was a clear black night, a clear white moon"
purchankruly t1_j8rxlq9 wrote
Reply to comment by Megafritz in TIL that back in 2013, Xerox had scanners that would randomly change numbers after scanning a document. by COMPUTER1313
It’s in a very funny dialect of English.
Lord_Gibby t1_j8rxhd8 wrote
Reply to comment by Suq_Madiq_Qik 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 must be great at parties
quetzumaki t1_j8rx7m1 wrote
Reply to comment by monkeypox_69 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
Not me with my multi purpose crazy determent stick. Only 5 easy payments of 49.99.
Abrahamlinkenssphere t1_j8rwyq9 wrote
Reply to TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
They actually use the apple part to make alcohol.
DatDudefromWI t1_j8rwrk0 wrote
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 don't know...I always felt that Harry scene, while funny, was so out of character for Meg Ryan's "Sally." I honestly don't know anyone that would do that in a public place just to make a point. But Sally in particular struck me as way too prudish to do it. '
So it actually makes sense that it wasn't written in the script.
timtomtommytom t1_j8s29h5 wrote
Reply to TIL cashews are actually seeds that grow hanging beneath cashew apples, which are pear-shaped edible fruits that belong to the cashew tree by Arena-1
The people that harvest them often have permanently damaged hands from the poison on them.