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Bruce-7891 t1_jefxrs9 wrote
Reply to comment by Hattix in TIL that on top of the 3 matters of state that we’re all familiar with (solid, liquid, gas), there are at least 24 more, though most only exist under extreme conditions by gianthooverpig
Yeah, some of those, you have to ask, what are we calling a state of matter now? Superconductivity? It's a physical property. That's like saying hot and cold are states of matter. This is giving me "there are 27 different genders" vibes.
alien_ghost t1_jefxqmq wrote
Reply to comment by grat_is_not_nice 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
Probably wasn't public, and it's doubtful the intent was to make the crops grow. But otherwise it sounds likely.
theflyingpupusa t1_jefxqjs wrote
Reply to comment by colonelsmoothie in TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
Wait talk to me what do I need to do?
Spiron123 t1_jefxnnw wrote
Reply to TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
Banana for.... Hydration.
dauntless26 t1_jefxnds wrote
Reply to comment by starmartyr in TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
TLDR the vast amount of research on this topic. Poster was giving a synopsis of the findings.
tonyisadork t1_jefxnb7 wrote
Reply to comment by grease-beef-patty in TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
No, you're right. It's gross. Helps ya poop, though!
Greenfire32 t1_jefxbs4 wrote
wait, you're telling me that a 116 year old was born 116 years ago?
woah.
PhillipBrandon t1_jefx6s9 wrote
Reply to TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
Is this the same stuff as endive?
Solidsnakeerection t1_jefx603 wrote
Reply to comment by mavrick_the_old in TIL In the West the largest meal of the day has historically been eaten at midday. It was not until Napoleon's empire there was the "abominable habit of dining as late as seven in the evening" as British travelers reported. The British adopted later dinners by 1850 from changes in work schedules. by jamescookenotthatone
Normally lunch and breakfast are smaller then dinner.
rdyoung t1_jefwvwf wrote
Reply to comment by killroystyx in TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
I thought the pyramids were landing pads for space ships.
bolanrox t1_jefwej1 wrote
Reply to comment by Jameszhang73 in TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
i've had Thai iced coffee and tea (the tea is way better imo) plenty. Assuming its similar?
Chabubu t1_jefwdtd wrote
Reply to comment by 80088008135 in TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
So are they better as bababy bread?
Or mashed babyatoes?
EdgeDog21 t1_jefw1gq wrote
Reply to comment by 80088008135 in TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
"Add salt to taste"
adamcoe t1_jefvywo wrote
Reply to comment by saliczar 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
Your life would be longer as well
thelastmarblerye t1_jefvy24 wrote
Reply to comment by 80088008135 in TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
Yeah someone is trying to figure out how to create human life using alchemy again.
RaisinEducational312 t1_jefvg1i wrote
Reply to comment by Mr_Mojo_Risin_83 in TIL in the 1920s, Coco Chanel accidentally got a tan, and helped inspire the trend of sunbathing. Soon "sunlight therapy" was prescribed for almost every ailment from fatigue to tuberculosis. Before this, tanned skin was associated with the lower classes who work outside, and fair skin was revered. by Pfeffer_Prinz
Oh yeah I’m not white
And don’t you guys have a whole in the ozone layer
Manos_Of_Fate t1_jefuyag wrote
Reply to comment by killroystyx in TIL A newborn baby is 75% water at birth. A slightly higher water content than bananas, but slightly less than potatoes. by Imbiberr
I’ll have some of whatever this guy is on, please.
Barbarella_ella t1_jefuv8m wrote
Reply to TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
My office used to mix regular coffee with chicory, then brew.
adamcoe t1_jefutpf wrote
Reply to comment by bradorsomething 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
Is it really unfortunate?
DormeDwayne t1_jefuqxj wrote
Reply to comment by Brandonmac10x in TIL In the West the largest meal of the day has historically been eaten at midday. It was not until Napoleon's empire there was the "abominable habit of dining as late as seven in the evening" as British travelers reported. The British adopted later dinners by 1850 from changes in work schedules. by jamescookenotthatone
Yeah, that doesn’t sound very healthy, I admit, but whatever workd for you! You’re probably a man, bigger than me, and likely younger, as well, so you probably have much higher caloric needs than I do.
bolanrox t1_jefulic wrote
Reply to comment by PerspectiveLeather13 in TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
its a good book. mostly historically accurate minus the time travel intervention
Th0m45D4v15 t1_jefu6sq wrote
Reply to TIL In the West the largest meal of the day has historically been eaten at midday. It was not until Napoleon's empire there was the "abominable habit of dining as late as seven in the evening" as British travelers reported. The British adopted later dinners by 1850 from changes in work schedules. by jamescookenotthatone
It was common to wake up, and get a little snack in before work. Then you would have a large meal in the middle of the day, then a small meal before bed. I’ve heard from older generations, and it may not be as common on average, but with people I know, they also had a tendency to wake back up, and hang out and talk with neighbors or family well after dark. Has anyone else heard of this?
GeoJono OP t1_jefu5qb wrote
Reply to comment by bolanrox in TIL that New Orleans chicory coffee mix started during the American Civil War when Union naval blockades cut off the port of New Orleans bringing coffee shipments to a halt. New Orleanians looking for their coffee fix began mixing chicory with coffee to stretch out the supply. by GeoJono
>does Dogfish head still make the Chicory beer?
nullcharstring t1_jefxwxu wrote
Reply to comment by nomad_556 in TIL that, during the Cold War, every infantry and armor battalion in the U.S Army had one officer trained to deploy the Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM), commonly known as the backpack nuke by nomad_556
Believe it or not, I agree with you. That said, there are still inconsistencies that ought to be cleared up. There's no doubt that the device exists and that there were units deployed. There's also no doubt that there were 3 American battalions and 2 German battalions of Pershing 1a missiles deployed and their mission was to deny the Red Army access to Western Europe. It would be very interesting to see some actual battle plans rather than reading the somewhat contradictory oral history of this device.