Today I Learned: Blowout Edition - Page 16

glen87 · 07-24-2019, 07:46 PM

all about extortion and what is not considered harassment to a mod

TheFrenzy · 08-24-2019, 12:47 PM

TIL that the Amazon rainforest fire is so bad that it is currently projected to be the worst fire season Brazil has seen since.........2010.

TheFrenzy · 08-24-2019, 12:48 PM

I also learned that there is a worm that grows up to 175 feet in length and is covered in toxic mucus. (Lineus longissimus)

TheFrenzy · 08-24-2019, 08:35 PM

TIL that sloths can hold breath under water 4x as long as dolphins. (10 minutes for dolphins and 40 minutes for sloths due to their slow metabolism)

finfangfan · 08-24-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

TIL that sloths can hold breath under water 4x as long as dolphins. (10 minutes for dolphins and 40 minutes for sloths due to their slow metabolism)

What’s ironic is that I read that today on reddit and this thread was started as a TIL Blowout edition (as opposed to the normal reddit TIL).

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/c...omment/exyu2ql

Wombat · 08-25-2019, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

I also learned that there is a worm that grows up to 175 feet in length and is covered in toxic mucus. (Lineus longissimus)

ilovethelakings · 09-08-2019, 05:14 PM

I learned I can take opened packs and blasters back to Walmart and get money back, while at the same time cherry picking the best cards and replacing them with other ones.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1318812

IronMonkey415 · 09-08-2019, 06:02 PM

great thread

hrad_23 · 09-09-2019, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovethelakings

I learned I can take opened packs and blasters back to Walmart and get money back, while at the same time cherry picking the best cards and replacing them with other ones.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1318812

WTH

TheFrenzy · 04-21-2020, 01:47 AM

TIL about congressional representative Felix Grundy McConnell from Alabama who in 1848 had spent most of his time in DC drunk, carrying his loaded pistol, and acting belligerent at various theater performances.

The best theory is that he started to go through withdrawal at some point, paid for a room over a bar, went upstairs and “butchered” himself with a pocketknife. Basically committed seppuku/harakiri with a 4-in blade. Throat and guts. Not a lot of information was reported and most historians think the withdrawal produced hallucinations causing the sudden suicide.

MossDC4L · 04-21-2020, 08:44 AM

There is anchovies in Worcestershire sauce

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hairysasquatch · 04-21-2020, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

TIL about congressional representative Felix Grundy McConnell from Alabama who in 1848 had spent most of his time in DC drunk, carrying his loaded pistol, and acting belligerent at various theater performances.

The best theory is that he started to go through withdrawal at some point, paid for a room over a bar, went upstairs and “butchered” himself with a pocketknife. Basically committed seppuku/harakiri with a 4-in blade. Throat and guts. Not a lot of information was reported and most historians think the withdrawal produced hallucinations causing the sudden suicide.

Is this a lockdown lesson in disguise?

TheFrenzy · 04-21-2020, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Is this a lockdown lesson in disguise?

Lesson: Avoid alcohol withdrawal people. And Congress.

TheFrenzy · 10-20-2022, 11:07 AM

TIL: When people refer to a particular Lego build as "illegal", they aren't making some kind of dumb meme—they are saying that some part of the design is putting stress on a block that could eventually damage or warp the block over time.

jrinne17 · 10-20-2022, 03:42 PM

Today I learned my 11 year old daughter knows more about what’s happening in this world than most adults. She is strong with common sense.

bigdog2003 · 10-20-2022, 08:51 PM

Today I learned that after not swinging a golf club in over a year, I can still hit 1 perfect long drive in 18 holes. I tried to fly the green from the tee on a 315 yard par 4, but came up just short. Felt good to just let 1 fly.

hammertime · 10-23-2022, 12:34 AM

Today I learned that Asian food in Greece is really really bad.

TheFrenzy · 10-23-2022, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Today I learned that Asian food in Greece is really really bad.

The Hellenistic Period is officially over.

JeremyNick · 10-23-2022, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Today I learned that Asian food in Greece is really really bad.

I went to a Chinese restarting in Mexico City once.

Only once.

LCM1223 · 10-23-2022, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

TIL: When people refer to a particular Lego build as "illegal", they aren't making some kind of dumb meme—they are saying that some part of the design is putting stress on a block that could eventually damage or warp the block over time.

This is very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

TheFrenzy · 10-23-2022, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JeremyNick

I went to a Chinese restarting in Mexico City once.

Only once.

I ordered "nachos" in St. Petersberg, Russia.

What I got was a plate of Pringles with Cheez-wiz on them and a little paprika.

TheFrenzy · 10-23-2022, 11:12 PM

Today I Learned the sad truth behind the "urban legend" of poisoned Halloween candy.

TheFrenzy · 11-15-2022, 11:33 AM

Today I Learned that there are snails living deep in the Indian Ocean next to volcanic thermal vents that incorporate the floating iron particles directly into their skeletal structure.

And not just iron shells.

Even the snails' "foot" absorbs the sulfides and forms iron "scales" like a miniature snail dragon.

christhecpa · 11-17-2022, 02:50 PM

TIL that vampires are cool people but werewolves can kill them.
Also I learned that CTE and lack of education are a bitch of a combo.

Hallco · 11-17-2022, 09:23 PM

Forum member "Onions" doesn't actually like them!

07-24-2019, 07:46 PM	#376
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09-08-2019, 05:14 PM	#382
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09-08-2019, 06:02 PM	#383
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	great thread Last edited by IronMonkey415; 04-21-2020 at 01:43 PM.

10-20-2022, 03:42 PM	#390
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10-20-2022, 08:51 PM	#391
bigdog2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 9,018 jammons52 bigdog2003	Today I learned that after not swinging a golf club in over a year, I can still hit 1 perfect long drive in 18 holes. I tried to fly the green from the tee on a 315 yard par 4, but came up just short. Felt good to just let 1 fly. __________________ Looking for Football: All South Carolina Gamecocks. Baseball: Carl Edwards Jr, Nick Ciuffo, Jackie Bradley Jr, SEARCHING FOR BILLY O'DELL PSA/SGC GRADED CARDS FOR THE PC

08-24-2019, 12:47 PM	#377
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	TIL that the Amazon rainforest fire is so bad that it is currently projected to be the worst fire season Brazil has seen since.........2010.

08-24-2019, 12:48 PM	#378
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	I also learned that there is a worm that grows up to 175 feet in length and is covered in toxic mucus. (Lineus longissimus)

08-24-2019, 08:35 PM	#379
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	TIL that sloths can hold breath under water 4x as long as dolphins. (10 minutes for dolphins and 40 minutes for sloths due to their slow metabolism)

04-21-2020, 01:47 AM	#385
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	TIL about congressional representative Felix Grundy McConnell from Alabama who in 1848 had spent most of his time in DC drunk, carrying his loaded pistol, and acting belligerent at various theater performances. The best theory is that he started to go through withdrawal at some point, paid for a room over a bar, went upstairs and “butchered” himself with a pocketknife. Basically committed seppuku/harakiri with a 4-in blade. Throat and guts. Not a lot of information was reported and most historians think the withdrawal produced hallucinations causing the sudden suicide.

04-21-2020, 08:44 AM	#386
MossDC4L Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 662 705SportsCards	There is anchovies in Worcestershire sauce Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-20-2022, 11:07 AM	#389
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	TIL: When people refer to a particular Lego build as "illegal", they aren't making some kind of dumb meme—they are saying that some part of the design is putting stress on a block that could eventually damage or warp the block over time.

10-23-2022, 12:34 AM	#392
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,656	Today I learned that Asian food in Greece is really really bad.

10-23-2022, 11:12 PM	#397
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Today I Learned the sad truth behind the "urban legend" of poisoned Halloween candy.

11-15-2022, 11:33 AM	#398
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Today I Learned that there are snails living deep in the Indian Ocean next to volcanic thermal vents that incorporate the floating iron particles directly into their skeletal structure. And not just iron shells. Even the snails' "foot" absorbs the sulfides and forms iron "scales" like a miniature snail dragon.

11-17-2022, 02:50 PM	#399
christhecpa Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 1,623	TIL that vampires are cool people but werewolves can kill them. Also I learned that CTE and lack of education are a bitch of a combo.

11-17-2022, 09:23 PM	#400
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	Forum member "Onions" doesn't actually like them!