ILikeToThinkOutloud t1_je8n7l5 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:25 AM

Reply to TIL that William Daniels, famous for playing Mr. Feeney on "Boy Meets World," has been married to to actress and fellow Emmy Award winner Bonnie Bartlett since June 30, 1951; at more than 71 years, it is the longest active Hollywood marriage as of today. by arrogant_ambassador

And they got married in the show! She played the Dean. Also the Pod Meets World episode with them will warm your heart.

wizzlestyx t1_je8n6hr wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:25 AM

Reply to comment by Crosstitch_Witch in TIL Margaret Knight (1838-1914) invented a machine to mass produce flat-bottomed paper bags and, after winning a lawsuit against a fraudster who copied her design, the patent was issued in 1871. Her first invention was when she was 12 years old (and began working in a factory). She had 87 patents. by WonderWmn212

I've got in-ven-tions to show

No more stiffness in your bones

Bag your groceries in on quick trip form heya

-I'll tell ya!

Oh but I still got my patents

Even though some tried to match it

Big big groceries! You darn better be bagged for meeee

-Now get this!

coach111111 t1_je8n15i wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:23 AM

Reply to comment by YdexKtesi in TIL Margaret Knight (1838-1914) invented a machine to mass produce flat-bottomed paper bags and, after winning a lawsuit against a fraudster who copied her design, the patent was issued in 1871. Her first invention was when she was 12 years old (and began working in a factory). She had 87 patents. by WonderWmn212

I thought it said she started working in a factory at the age of 12.

That-Soup3492 t1_je8my0g wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:22 AM

Reply to TIL Early drones were developed during the First World War. These radio controlled planes were primarily for target practice but by 1942 a drone with a built in TV camera was capable of delivering a torpedo to a ship 20 miles from the controller. by jamescookenotthatone

My grandfather worked with radio controlled drones for gunnery practice in the army during the 50s. I still have a propeller from one that he was given when he left.

the_house_from_up t1_je8mrr1 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:20 AM

Reply to TIL The organizers of the Japan Olympics in 2021 distributed 160,000 condoms to the athletes by Future_Green_7222

It's a pretty well known fact that the Olympians spend the two weeks going at it like rabbits.

It does make me wonder if Michael Phelps is the result of two Olympians getting one past the goalie.

Crosstitch_Witch t1_je8mmyg wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:19 AM

Reply to comment by AnthillOmbudsman in TIL Margaret Knight (1838-1914) invented a machine to mass produce flat-bottomed paper bags and, after winning a lawsuit against a fraudster who copied her design, the patent was issued in 1871. Her first invention was when she was 12 years old (and began working in a factory). She had 87 patents. by WonderWmn212

My design was very revolutionary~

Then some jerk named Charles Annan

A real pathetic charlatan

Tried to steal it, but couldn't beat her testimony~

Aww, won't you take me home tonight

Aww, set me down, i stand upright

Aww, i swear nothing will ever fall out

Flat bottomed bags you make the grocery world go round~

h2opolodude4 t1_je8mmu6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:19 AM

Reply to comment by AudibleNod in TIL: The outflow from Amazon River could fill 83 Olympic sized swimming pools per second. by the_ballmer_peak

SPEED IT UP GIRLS!!

brochiosaurus t1_je8mez7 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:16 AM

Reply to comment by Pro-Zak in TIL that William Daniels, famous for playing Mr. Feeney on "Boy Meets World," has been married to to actress and fellow Emmy Award winner Bonnie Bartlett since June 30, 1951; at more than 71 years, it is the longest active Hollywood marriage as of today. by arrogant_ambassador

Will someone shut that man up?!

listyraesder t1_je8mad6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:15 AM

Reply to TIL The organizers of the Japan Olympics in 2021 distributed 160,000 condoms to the athletes by Future_Green_7222

The broadcasters use the same amount. For microphones.

the_hell_you_say t1_je8m91f wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:14 AM

Reply to TIL Margaret Knight (1838-1914) invented a machine to mass produce flat-bottomed paper bags and, after winning a lawsuit against a fraudster who copied her design, the patent was issued in 1871. Her first invention was when she was 12 years old (and began working in a factory). She had 87 patents. by WonderWmn212

Please Please tell me she started the Knight Foundation, and had a grandson named Michael

Sdog1981 t1_je8m8ls wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:14 AM

Reply to TIL that William Daniels, famous for playing Mr. Feeney on "Boy Meets World," has been married to to actress and fellow Emmy Award winner Bonnie Bartlett since June 30, 1951; at more than 71 years, it is the longest active Hollywood marriage as of today. by arrogant_ambassador

They both won Emmies on the same night in 1985.

ZanyDelaney t1_je8lwhv wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:10 AM

Reply to comment by hatersaurusrex in TIL that William Daniels, famous for playing Mr. Feeney on "Boy Meets World," has been married to to actress and fellow Emmy Award winner Bonnie Bartlett since June 30, 1951; at more than 71 years, it is the longest active Hollywood marriage as of today. by arrogant_ambassador

Knight Rider started a month earlier than St Elsewhere.

I remember William Daniels from Soap yet looking it up now that was just one episode. He clearly made an impression.

EpicAura99 t1_je8lt53 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:09 AM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL that 12 million "Shrek Forever After" drinking glasses (sold by McDonalds) were recalled in 2010 for containing the toxic metal Cadmium in their painted decorations by black_rose_

Do…..do you think Shrek is Disney…..? He’s definitely not….

Shrek is the biggest icon of Dreamworks, their arch-rival in animation.

DiamondDelver t1_je8lp80 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:08 AM

Reply to comment by dkepp87 in TIL that 12 million "Shrek Forever After" drinking glasses (sold by McDonalds) were recalled in 2010 for containing the toxic metal Cadmium in their painted decorations by black_rose_

Damn, people play that game for long enough?

PlayerSalt t1_je8lnxt wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:07 AM

Reply to comment by Future_Green_7222 in TIL The organizers of the Japan Olympics in 2021 distributed 160,000 condoms to the athletes by Future_Green_7222

Pretty sure everyone is bi at the olympic sex orgy

Herp2theDerp t1_je8lnxc wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:07 AM

Reply to TIL that tularemia is an infectious disease that can be contracted by “inhaling particles from an infected rabbit ground up [by] a lawnmower”. by krisalyssa

This thread has somehow given me invaluable info. Thank you so much. I think I was in a Tularemia epidemic in postwar Kosovo as child.

kermitsio t1_je8lliq wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:07 AM

Reply to TIL chocolate maker Lindt has sued companies that make gold-foiled chocolate bunnies for trademark infringement by Specialist_Check

A company protecting their trademark. The horror!

Edit: Gold foil is the trademark, not the bunny. Thought that was obvious.

Ozymandias0007 t1_je8l535 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:02 AM

Reply to TIL Margaret Knight (1838-1914) invented a machine to mass produce flat-bottomed paper bags and, after winning a lawsuit against a fraudster who copied her design, the patent was issued in 1871. Her first invention was when she was 12 years old (and began working in a factory). She had 87 patents. by WonderWmn212

Damn! Her first invention was when she was 12 years old and began working in a factory. I would say that was a different time, but several places still have children working. It even seems like some places in America are trying to "Make Child Workers A Thing Again."