What interesting things have you only recently learned about?
To be clear, this is about things which have been true for some time and you only recently learned about, not things that only happened recently. In particular, recent deaths of celebrities and other high-profile individuals should go in the General RIP Thread
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So, what interesting things have you guys...and gals...only recently learned about?
Edited by Twiddler on Apr 8th 2023 at 1:07:55 AM
Most palaeoanthropologists consider Homo erectus an evolutionary side branch that is not connected to Homo sapiens.
"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
I had a recent realization that no one could effectively stop somebody from sneaking a bomb on to my university campus. Considering we're 50% Jewish and are known for being a Jewish school in general, I'm almost surprised (though incredibly grateful) that we've never been attacked in any way, not even vandalism that I know of...
Really, there are many places to which it's easy to smuggle a bomb.
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.No, not really. There's nothing to sneaking in weapons.
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.The reason we don't have many terrorist attacks is that only an idiot would consider terrorism to be a good way to achieve your goals.
I mean, look at 9/11. I mean, yes, Iraq caused a major loss of face for the American government and was triggered indirectly by 9/11, but you'd have to go to Xanatos Roulette levels to give that as one of bin Laden's goals. And if you look at what happened in Afghanistan, bin Laden was removed from power, which is also not likely what he wanted.
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Who says you can't be afraid of idiots? If they're capable enough to make a bomb but stupid enough to use it, then I'm automatically kind of scared.
I would never consider bombing anything, but I think I know how you feel. To me, it's empowering just to realize that I can enter and explore various places without anyone thinking twice about it. Being a young and harmless looking, very ordinarily dressed kind of guy can have advantages...
I'll never forget the thrill of, while volunteering at a hospital, realizing that my volunteer's badge and courier-type job (and the dress code, which made me look respectable) gave me an excuse to go anywhere that wasn't locked and believe me, I did.
edited 22nd Nov '10 1:52:37 PM by frog753
Flora Segunda | World Made By Hand | Monster Blood Tattoo ^You should read these series.Terrorism is basically the stupidest thing you can worry about. Well, maybe terrorism or shark attacks.
the future we had hoped forOn that note, fuck you fuckin' shark, foooortnight!
"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."I have an irrational phobia of plants.
Just to put things in perspective; is terrorism a sillier concern than hedges?
edited 22nd Nov '10 1:56:36 PM by TobiasDrake
My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.Yes. I wouldn't be surprised if more people were killed by plants(through allergic reactions or something) than terrorists.
edited 22nd Nov '10 1:58:31 PM by Ponicalica
the future we had hoped forThe artist of Mac Hall also made the Marathon RED mod. How strange.
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.Uhhuh,
name and school match, and I found an interview mentioning that the Mac Hall pair met on bungie.org.
It's just a weird synchonicity. Especially since what I've seen of Three Panel Soul is kind of clever, whereas that page is very 18-year-old. >_>
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.

DJ Shadow's "Midnight in a Perfect World" samples a song called "Outta State" by a group called Akinyele, the song is on an album called Vagina Dinner.
I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....