› added 2 years ago

508

TIL: the 'I-I-I-I-I' from Groove is in the heart is sampled from Eva Gabor in Green Acres theme.

Read more youtube.com

via reddit.com

QJQpk TIL Apes can learn sign language and can communicate with humans. However, Apes are not capable of asking questions. They do not attempt to gain knowledge from others by asking questions. They do not seem to realise that others may have information they do not have.
lDv7 TIL scientists announced they are “50% there” to creating a “chickenosaurus” after they successfully modified the beak of a chicken embryo to resemble the snout of its dinosaur ancestors in 2015
4kBdg TIL in February 1941, James O. Richardson was fired after pleading with FDR about his poor decision to centralize the Naval fleet at Pearl Harbor and warning of the risks. Unfortunately, his warning was proven right on December 7th when the Japanese attacked and sunk the fleet.
4Xorw TIL The 'Ides of March' is on 15 March. The Romans did not count days of the month from first to last. They counted backwards from three fixed points (Nones, Ides and Kalends).
OobLX TIL of a persistent rumour that at 350lbs, President Taft (1909-1913) got stuck in the White House bath tub. However, he actually installed his own tub, big enough to fit 4 regular sized men in it. It remained in the White House until 1952