NFT: What is common knowledge that you just recently learned?

Just take a brown paperbag, add a few kernels and put it in for :90. Works as well as or better than "microwave popcorn." And costs probably 2-3 pennies.

is over hyphenated

backwards my whole life, many of us have.

According to this Terry Moore Ted talk
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talking about myself. Specifically on elevators.

But I am a dope when it comes to excel. I learned that if you simply do a "ctrl f", you can find something very quickly instead of scouring through each workbook/tab.

Kind of blew my mind...

In comment 14258340 NoPeanutz said:

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Just take a brown paperbag, add a few kernels and put it in for :90. Works as well as or better than "microwave popcorn." And costs probably 2-3 pennies.

If you're going to do that, just get some coconut oil and pop it in a pan on the stove.

a caveman could do it

I had no clue. Using my iPhone just got a lot easier.

blow cold air from the colder room into the warmer room.

Discuss

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road and rhode is pure ignorance.

the island part is because Rhode Island was formed by the combination of multiple "colonies". Aquidnick (Narragansett word) Island (which is an island - Newport and Portsmouth are on Aquidnick Island) and other colonies.

Aquidnick official anglo name is Rhode Island

Aquidnick merged with Providence and (Warick?) to form a state formally known as State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is still the official name of Rhode Island.

the classic movie part of Home Alone was actually filmed for the movie and not an actually classic old movie. "Keep the change ya filthy animal!"

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the island part is because Rhode Island was formed by the combination of multiple "colonies". Aquidnick (Narragansett word) Island (which is an island - Newport and Portsmouth are on Aquidnick Island) and other colonies. Aquidnick official anglo name is Rhode Island Aquidnick merged with Providence and (Warick?) to form a state formally known as State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is still the official name of Rhode Island.

You are assuming this is common knowledge?

..of new investigators. They can take your house and garnish your pay.

... not "expresso"

In comment 14258457 figgy2989 said:

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Quote: the island part is because Rhode Island was formed by the combination of multiple "colonies". Aquidnick (Narragansett word) Island (which is an island - Newport and Portsmouth are on Aquidnick Island) and other colonies. Aquidnick official anglo name is Rhode Island Aquidnick merged with Providence and (Warick?) to form a state formally known as State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is still the official name of Rhode Island. You are assuming this is common knowledge?

No, unless you live in RI then it's taught in elementary school, but Anakim sort of changed the topic.

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..of new investigators. They can take your house and garnish your pay.

I can't have my wages garnisheed

but I learned them last night and found them pretty damn cool.

Watching Norm McDonald's talk show episode with Chevy Chase, they discussed

1) how Fletch was "up there" as far as Chevy's favorite of his 55 films he has done, and how much of that movie was "off script," or completely adlibbed by Chase. Need to rewatch it again soon now.

2) and this blew my fucking mind - Chevy Chase was the original drummer for Steely Dan.

Let that one sink in. Who knew that? I sure as hell did not.

McDonald also mentioned how a fair number of comics were drummers ... he mentioned a few by name (can't recall which ones, but I think Jimmy Fallon and Johnny Carson?) and Chevy, dead pan, says, "they weren't drummers like I was a drummer." I believed him.

Raised bumps on sidewalks are for blind people to know a street is ahead of them

I read more online. Turns out he was at Bard college with Donald Fagan. Jammed with and was in bands with the guys who would eventually become Steely Dan. But technically, was not IN Steely Dan. So ...

Still pretty damn cool, imo.

is it common knowledge THE REASON WHY there's Braille on the keyboard in a bank drive-through teller?

If it is, I still haven't learned that yet.

The photo I used being that large is also for the visually impaired

In comment 14258342 ATL_Giants said:

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is over hyphenated

Or is it overHYMENated??

;)

In comment 14258507 Beezer said:

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is it common knowledge THE REASON WHY there's Braille on the keyboard in a bank drive-through teller? If it is, I still haven't learned that yet.

the manufacturer decided they could use the same ATM for drive up and walk-in, , they determined there was no value in manufacturing a different ATM version that removed braille simply so people who drive didn't need to see the braille.

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In comment 14258507 Beezer said: Quote: is it common knowledge THE REASON WHY there's Braille on the keyboard in a bank drive-through teller? If it is, I still haven't learned that yet. the manufacturer decided they could use the same ATM for drive up and walk-in, , they determined there was no value in manufacturing a different ATM version that removed braille simply so people who drive didn't need to see the braille.

And it stimulates funny conversation.

Maine

In comment 14258463 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 14258457 figgy2989 said: Quote: Quote: the island part is because Rhode Island was formed by the combination of multiple "colonies". Aquidnick (Narragansett word) Island (which is an island - Newport and Portsmouth are on Aquidnick Island) and other colonies. Aquidnick official anglo name is Rhode Island Aquidnick merged with Providence and (Warick?) to form a state formally known as State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is still the official name of Rhode Island. You are assuming this is common knowledge? No, unless you live in RI then it's taught in elementary school, but Anakim sort of changed the topic.

I was quoting Coffee Talk with Linda Richman :P But that was an interesting anecdote, PJ

Earthers do not possess this common knowledge:

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The closest US state to Africa is.... give66 : 2:09 pm : link : reply Maine

Thank you for this. Thank you! Drives me crazy. Right up there with "eckcettera" and a "mute point."

As for common knowledge: the ridges on coins are not for blind people, but rather to prevent coin shaving.

In comment 14258500 Beezer said:

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I read more online. Turns out he was at Bard college with Donald Fagan. Jammed with and was in bands with the guys who would eventually become Steely Dan. But technically, was not IN Steely Dan. So ... Still pretty damn cool, imo.

I knew this story but only because my wife's family has a few proud "Bardys" in it. Every Thanksgiving I hear stories about Chevy Chase, Becker and Fagen, and Blythe Danner. My wife also worked with people who went there with Vinny Chase (Adrian Grenier) and Gabby Hoffman. It's a small, eccentric world of creative types in upstate New York.

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Maine

Holy Shit. This is not believable to me...haha

In comment 14258558 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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Earthers do not possess this common knowledge: Quote: The closest US state to Africa is.... give66 : 2:09 pm : link : reply Maine

Or any knowledge...

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In comment 14258545 give66 said: Quote: Maine Holy Shit. This is not believable to me...haha

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Maine

Alaska is the most Eastern, Northern, and Western state.

but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.

I guess everyone knew those already.

at the end of tin foil/cling wrap boxes are meant to be pushed in to keep the roll in place when you are pulling out the foil/wrap.

isn't just to hang the pot if you have a pot hanger.

it's also for holding a spoon so you don't need a plate or spoon holder.

theres a little slot at the end of the measuring tape that is used to hook onto a screw or nail for one handed measuring.

only took 15 years

Even though it seems like it is flat.

about the ridges on the bottom of a salt shaker was news to me.

Dammit.

they are telling you to be stable.

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isn't just to hang the pot if you have a pot hanger. it's also for holding a spoon so you don't need a plate or spoon holder.

Holy Crap you just blew my mind!!!

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but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line. I guess everyone knew those already.

Also - never get in a discussion regarding religious beliefs on BBI.

Los Angeles

That if you drive to the right side and go precisely 45 MPH the road plays "America the Beautiful"
link - ( New Window )

As decreed by Our Dear Leader, few years back, only applies to certain people! And here I thought I was breaking the law by using my own turn signals all this time.

Now, if I can only find out what to do about:

Texting While Driving Week!

Podgorica.

is a 'Bama fan

The hole in the tab of an aluminum soda can is meant to hold a straw in place. Just rotate the tab around.

of common knowledge...

Abe Lincoln was a Republican?

I guess I just learned that Richmond Virginia is on the same latitude as the Northern Africa

Seriously .Read it on the Wood Wide Web

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Seriously .Read it on the Wood Wide Web

They definitely talk.

There is unrest in the Forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the Maples want more sunlight
And the Oaks ignore their pleas.