› added 2 months ago

10

TIL the Dutch adopted gibbing (removing herring organs except pyloric caecae) from Scania, letting the fish pickle at sea in brine. They stayed longer after herring shoals, returning with pre-salted catches that fueled centuries of trade dominance—an iconic dish with global roots!

Read more republicofamsterdamradio.com

via reddit.com

AN6yl TIL about the West Point Spiked Eggnog Riot of 1826, when cadets, including future Confederate President Jefferson Davis, went on a wild bender after sneaking booze into the academy. Captain Hitchcock tried to regain control but was attacked, and nearly shot, while a drunk drum corps played outside
pJ88 TIL Hugh Laurie auditioned for his role in House M.D. by shooting a video in a hotel bathroom. Director Bryan Singer, unaware that Laurie is English, commented “See, this is what I want: an American guy.”
v1Dy8 TIL There are 11 statues of John A MacDonald, Canada's first prime minister, including at the Prime Ministers Path in Baden, Ontario, a collection of statues of all of Canada’s PMs before Kim Campbell
XEX9D TIL that Tardigrades aka Water Bears are also known as MOSS PIGLETS
gJL4 TIL that Stephen King was recognised by an Old Lady in a store who criticised him for writing scary stories. Saying She preferred uplifting stories like The Shawshank Redemption. Completely unaware it was based on his short story.