deepsea333 t1_jeajob8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Reply to comment by nathanfay in TIL that the world's largest snowflake on record measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell in Fort Keogh, Montana in 1887 and was reported to be "larger than milk pans." by KodyBerns99

No.

And the last time this was posted and debunked,

This is the line that was highlighted from the article

> “due to lack of photographic evidence”

Reports of pie plate sized snowflakes from soldiers waiting out a storm in 1887 probably included a large measure of alcohol and bullshit.

My_Space_page t1_jeajno1 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Reply to comment by disneyvacafacts in TIL that the oldest film on IMDb is "Passage de Vénus", a six second series of photographs of the transit of the planet Venus across the Sun on December 9th, 1874. by PresLyndonBJohnson36

Really?? I thought it was magic men in a little box.

SoldMyKidForGME t1_jeajmf9 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Reply to comment by ehutch2005 in TIL that when former White House press secretary James Brady died in 2014, his death was ruled a homicide because it was ultimately caused by a gunshot wound he sustained in 1981, during the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan by IAmTiborius

r/WasNotExpectingThat

Gomulkaaa t1_jeajlzb wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Reply to comment by JokersRWildStudios in TIL that when former White House press secretary James Brady died in 2014, his death was ruled a homicide because it was ultimately caused by a gunshot wound he sustained in 1981, during the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan by IAmTiborius

He's a would-be murderer, though. Would we still he this supportive of him if he shot and nearly killed our family member?

TheCloudFestival t1_jeajl77 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Reply to TIL the milky way was named as such because of Hera's breaskmilk...An infant Hercules tried to nurse from her, and she threw him off. Allowing some milk to splash and creating the galaxy and all its stars... by Themakia

Interestingly, Hinduism also calls the Milky Way 'The Great Milky Ocean' but there creation myth states that instead of a breastfeeding mishap, the Universe/galaxy was formed and is sustained by the great serpent Nagini being captured and wrapped around an oar which was thrown into the Great Milky Ocean, whereupon the Denizens of Light and Darkness continuously pull at Nagini's head and tail to twist the oar and churn the milky cosmic ocean's waters, leading to creation and dynamism.

My_Space_page t1_jeajej7 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Reply to TIL over the course of his 23 published adventures, Herge's Tintin was knocked unconscious 43 times. Between 1929 and 1973, he was hit with a rake, a brick, a whisky bottle, an oar, a giant apple, a camel femur, a block of ice, and countless punches and clubs. by morerubberstamps

A knockout post, i see.

squish72 t1_jeaja2v wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Reply to TIL that Drew Carey refuses to ever submit himself for an Emmy Award nomination by Sensitive_Deal_6363

They had an episode of the Drew Carey show that was pretty funny about shows pushing to get awards.

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-drew-carey-show/season-5/episode-26-a-very-special-drew

Read the summary about it.

[deleted] t1_jeaj14y wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Reply to comment by Masque-Obscura-Photo in TIL that the world's largest snowflake on record measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell in Fort Keogh, Montana in 1887 and was reported to be "larger than milk pans." by KodyBerns99

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Ibalegend t1_jeaiyq3 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Reply to comment by Dawnawaken92 in TIL the milky way was named as such because of Hera's breaskmilk...An infant Hercules tried to nurse from her, and she threw him off. Allowing some milk to splash and creating the galaxy and all its stars... by Themakia

no, as in there were multiple versions in Ancient Greece because it was a living religion that changed by region and time

Themanstall t1_jeaiy8l wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Reply to TIL that Walt Disney World began as "The Florida Project". Dummy corporations were used, by Walt Disney Productions, to buy up 27,000 acres of land to avoid bursts of land speculation in the Orlando area. Early rumors assumed possible development by NASA, Ford, the Rockefellers, and Howard Hughes. by jdward01

This is scummy and should be illegal.

conventionalWisdumb t1_jeaismi wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Reply to comment by DavoTB in TIL that Walt Disney World began as "The Florida Project". Dummy corporations were used, by Walt Disney Productions, to buy up 27,000 acres of land to avoid bursts of land speculation in the Orlando area. Early rumors assumed possible development by NASA, Ford, the Rockefellers, and Howard Hughes. by jdward01

Sorry, I’m trying to connect the dots: what’s the “hidden” side? It seems like you’re implying that Disney killed the Space Coast? I’m not sure that tracks. I’m from central Florida and very familiar with the way Disney operates politically and economically in the area, and I don’t see the connection you’re trying to make.

archfapper OP t1_jeaimln wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Reply to comment by cdistefa in TIL that after Leon Czolgosz was executed for assassinating US Pres. William McKinley, the prison warden poured sulfuric acid on the corpse, burned his belongings, and refused to turn over the body to Leon's brother. This was to prevent exhibitions of his life by archfapper

McKinley's was the third Presidential assassination in 36 years (Lincoln in 1865 and Garfield in 1881)

WilcoHistBuff t1_jeaimga wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Reply to comment by getbeaverootnabooteh in TIL over the course of his 23 published adventures, Herge's Tintin was knocked unconscious 43 times. Between 1929 and 1973, he was hit with a rake, a brick, a whisky bottle, an oar, a giant apple, a camel femur, a block of ice, and countless punches and clubs. by morerubberstamps

That would explain his move from dark cynic to happy go lucky over the years.

But I prefer to think of him as eternal.

disneyvacafacts t1_jeaijy8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Reply to comment by disneyvacafacts 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_

Most artist's oil paint kits come with Cadmium Red and Yellow.

DevoutandHeretical t1_jeaii68 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Reply to comment by Foxhound199 in TIL that Walt Disney World began as "The Florida Project". Dummy corporations were used, by Walt Disney Productions, to buy up 27,000 acres of land to avoid bursts of land speculation in the Orlando area. Early rumors assumed possible development by NASA, Ford, the Rockefellers, and Howard Hughes. by jdward01

What I remember hearing was that when he built Disneyland everyone and their mother knew it was happening and bought up a ton of the space around the park and crowded it up, so he didn’t want to repeat that with Disneyworld so that they could expand as they desired.

cdistefa t1_jeaiemj wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Reply to TIL that after Leon Czolgosz was executed for assassinating US Pres. William McKinley, the prison warden poured sulfuric acid on the corpse, burned his belongings, and refused to turn over the body to Leon's brother. This was to prevent exhibitions of his life by archfapper

TIL William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. As a politician he led a realignment that made his Republican Party largely dominant in the industrial states and nationwide until the 1930s. Also, his vice-president was Teddy Roosevelt.

disneyvacafacts t1_jeaib9n wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Reply to comment by Sometimes_Stutters 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_

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium_pigments

ProbablyABore t1_jeaib19 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Reply to comment by Halvus_I in TIL a special law in the UK was created to ensure that the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital will forever be able to collect royalties from stage performances, audiobooks, book releases, etc. of Peter Pan in the UK. This is the only work with an 'exception' to copyright laws. by [deleted]

>Perpetual copyright is not legitimate.

It is if the law says it is.

>This is the State vastly overreaching.

Cool opinion

>No one should owe royalties for it.

Because you said so?

conventionalWisdumb t1_jeai7vs wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Reply to comment by chinese_in_law in TIL that Walt Disney World began as "The Florida Project". Dummy corporations were used, by Walt Disney Productions, to buy up 27,000 acres of land to avoid bursts of land speculation in the Orlando area. Early rumors assumed possible development by NASA, Ford, the Rockefellers, and Howard Hughes. by jdward01

That’s one of my favorite movies of all time. I grew up in shitty apartments in Orlando and that movie hits home in the most kind and honest way. It truly is a cinematic gem.