bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL the currency symbol for Peso (₱) is only used in the Philippines. Other countries using the Peso as a monetary unit (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Uruguay) are ...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL the currency symbol for Peso (₱) is only used in the Philippines. Other countries using the Peso as a monetary unit (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Uruguay) are ...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL The WW1 German Battlecruiser SMS Derfflinger gained the distinction of being a ship that spent more time afloat upside down than the right way up.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL The WW1 German Battlecruiser SMS Derfflinger gained the distinction of being a ship that spent more time afloat upside down than the right way up.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL H.Kramer, author of the most popular work on witchcraft in early modern Europe and largely responsible for the witch hunting craze, was initialy condemned by theologians in his native Germany....plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL H.Kramer, author of the most popular work on witchcraft in early modern Europe and largely responsible for the witch hunting craze, was initialy condemned by theologians in his native Germany....plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that "butt load" is an actual unit of measurement, equivalent to 126 gallons.plus-squarechathamnewsrecord.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that "butt load" is an actual unit of measurement, equivalent to 126 gallons.plus-squarechathamnewsrecord.combOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that badgers aren’t a single type of animal. It’s a name applied to about 20 animals in the skunk and weasel families that have squat bodies and like to dig.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that badgers aren’t a single type of animal. It’s a name applied to about 20 animals in the skunk and weasel families that have squat bodies and like to dig.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that the Yankees once made Ken Griffey Jr leave the dugout while his dad played for them, even though the sons of white players were allowed on the field. He later refused to play for the Yank...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that the Yankees once made Ken Griffey Jr leave the dugout while his dad played for them, even though the sons of white players were allowed on the field. He later refused to play for the Yank...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL for centuries in China, young girls' feet were tightly bound, breaking their toes to fit beauty standards, causing lifelong disability and dependence on men.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL for centuries in China, young girls' feet were tightly bound, breaking their toes to fit beauty standards, causing lifelong disability and dependence on men.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL in 2001 army major Charles Ingram cheated his way to £1,000,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire by having a fellow contestant cough every time he read the right answer. For one question the c...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL in 2001 army major Charles Ingram cheated his way to £1,000,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire by having a fellow contestant cough every time he read the right answer. For one question the c...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL in 2013, a U.K. inventor developed glow-in-the-dark ice cream made with the help of a protein extracted from jellyfish.plus-squareiifiir.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL in 2013, a U.K. inventor developed glow-in-the-dark ice cream made with the help of a protein extracted from jellyfish.plus-squareiifiir.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that Mozart's full name was "Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart." He often went by the German name "Gottlieb," which means "beloved by God." After his death, he became widely k...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that Mozart's full name was "Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart." He often went by the German name "Gottlieb," which means "beloved by God." After his death, he became widely k...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that George Stephenson, who built the first passenger railway, was illiterate until 18 years of ageplus-squarewww.history.co.ukexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that George Stephenson, who built the first passenger railway, was illiterate until 18 years of ageplus-squarewww.history.co.ukbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL all public transport has been free in Luxemborg for nearly 5 years nowplus-squarewww.bbc.co.ukexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL all public transport has been free in Luxemborg for nearly 5 years nowplus-squarewww.bbc.co.ukbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that 50% of Subway, the sandwich company, is owned by a charity. Cofounder Peter Buck donated his $5 billion share of the company before he died. The Buck Foundation contributes to many causes...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that 50% of Subway, the sandwich company, is owned by a charity. Cofounder Peter Buck donated his $5 billion share of the company before he died. The Buck Foundation contributes to many causes...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL that sheriffs in Louisiana also collect taxes, among other duties besides law enforcement. They are so powerful that when dropping out of the gubernatorial race in 1995, sheriff Harry Lee said...plus-squarewww.nola.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that sheriffs in Louisiana also collect taxes, among other duties besides law enforcement. They are so powerful that when dropping out of the gubernatorial race in 1995, sheriff Harry Lee said...plus-squarewww.nola.combOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL James Gandolfini's dad bought tires from John Travolta's dad. The two became childhood friends and went on to co-star in 5 films together.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL James Gandolfini's dad bought tires from John Travolta's dad. The two became childhood friends and went on to co-star in 5 films together.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL Hans Zimmer had trouble timing the score for Jack Sparrow and Will Turner's fight in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl," until an assistant making coffee asked to be given a ...plus-squarewinteriscoming.netexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL Hans Zimmer had trouble timing the score for Jack Sparrow and Will Turner's fight in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl," until an assistant making coffee asked to be given a ...plus-squarewinteriscoming.netbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL progress on an extension to the Metrolink Antelope Valley line to Palmdale and Lancaster in LA was expedited by approximately 10 years by an earthquake. Portions of freeways serving those citi...plus-squarewww.newspapers.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL progress on an extension to the Metrolink Antelope Valley line to Palmdale and Lancaster in LA was expedited by approximately 10 years by an earthquake. Portions of freeways serving those citi...plus-squarewww.newspapers.combOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoTIL "Ain't I a woman?" was never said by Sojourner Truth in her 1851 speech. Frances Dana Gage published an altered version of Truth's speech in 1863, which was often used in suffrage and abolitio...plus-squarewww.si.eduexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL "Ain't I a woman?" was never said by Sojourner Truth in her 1851 speech. Frances Dana Gage published an altered version of Truth's speech in 1863, which was often used in suffrage and abolitio...plus-squarewww.si.edubOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agoToday I learned that when NBA star Todd Thorn was in high school, West Virginia passed legislation designating him a natural resource so he would go to WVU.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkToday I learned that when NBA star Todd Thorn was in high school, West Virginia passed legislation designating him a natural resource so he would go to WVU.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 9 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
bOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 16 hours agoTIL the last Blockbuster in Bend, OR is still open, makes 80% of it’s income from merchandise, and has to buy its movies from Walmart and Target because DVD vendors have minimum orders far too lar...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL the last Blockbuster in Bend, OR is still open, makes 80% of it’s income from merchandise, and has to buy its movies from Walmart and Target because DVD vendors have minimum orders far too lar...plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgbOt@zerobytes.monsterM · 16 hours agomessage-square0fedilink
