bolanrox
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?
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
bolanrox t1_jefqp09 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
does Dogfish head still make the Chicory beer?
bolanrox t1_jefqnh5 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
Was a bit in the Alt SciFi / Fiction Turtledove book Guns for the South.
time travelers upon meeting Gen Lee for the first time offer him folgers instant coffee. Lee says its not as good as the real thing but much better than the Chicory blend.
bolanrox t1_jeclokb wrote
Reply to comment by worldofoysters in TIL that after Leon Czolgosz was executed for assassinating US Pres. William McKinley, the prison warden poured sulfuric acid on the corpse, burned his belongings, and refused to turn over the body to Leon's brother. This was to prevent exhibitions of his life by archfapper
Robert todd Lincoln stopped attending presidential events at this time too
bolanrox t1_jecl659 wrote
Reply to 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
The nazi spy / sympathizer?
bolanrox t1_jeaedxs wrote
Reply to comment by growsomegarlic 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
so thats why there is no hunny mussy in the Magic Kingdom
bolanrox t1_je9ujri wrote
Reply to comment by AudibleNod 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
do they get good boy points?
bolanrox t1_je99h9d wrote
Reply to comment by doterobcn in TIL that when former White House press secretary James Brady died in 2014, his death was ruled a homicide because it was ultimately caused by a gunshot wound he sustained in 1981, during the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan by IAmTiborius
Also a way to let his family get maximum death benefits
bolanrox t1_jczefqx wrote
bolanrox t1_jcm3x2t wrote
Reply to comment by wraithstrike in TIL Dr. Henry Kissinger was the first honourary member of the Harlem Globetrotters by Greene_Mr
they have lost twice after all
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bolanrox t1_jbp3r7k wrote
Reply to TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
Wilfred Brimley was not that old either when he did Cacoon.
And Harrison Ford and Sean Connery were only 10 years or so apart in age.
bolanrox t1_jbp3mo3 wrote
Reply to comment by truth123ok in TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
Will Smith is now older than The Shredder Uncle Phil was at the start of Fresh Prince.
bolanrox t1_jbp3jeg wrote
Reply to comment by Full-Association-175 in TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
maybe it was because he was Irish?
bolanrox t1_jbp3hcg wrote
Reply to comment by ebookit in TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
Yeah no way in hell any of those those could get remade. Maybe the Jeffersons.. maybe..
bolanrox t1_jbp3dub wrote
Reply to comment by kloudrunner in TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
yeah but did that have the bitching Quincy Jones theme song?
bolanrox t1_jbp3bvj wrote
Reply to comment by archangel7164 in TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
Shut up Meathead
bolanrox t1_jbp38c3 wrote
Reply to comment by Bebilith in TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
not the first time and not the last that a series crossed the pond
bolanrox t1_jbp35o7 wrote
Reply to TIL that actor Red Foxx was only 49 when he starred in Sandford & Son. He wore makeup to look older. by SaltyDogBill
how old was the guy who played Palaptine in the OG starwars?
bolanrox t1_jbga6gf wrote
Reply to TIL Jason Everman, former Army Ranger and Green Beret, was Nirvana's original second guitarist and can even be seen on the Bleach cover, although he doesn't perform on the album. He later briefly joined Soundgarden as Hiro Yamamato's successor on bass. by Chrahhh
he is the guy playing the tele on the cover if anyone was wondering.
bolanrox t1_jbga12q wrote
Reply to comment by Davotk in TIL Jason Everman, former Army Ranger and Green Beret, was Nirvana's original second guitarist and can even be seen on the Bleach cover, although he doesn't perform on the album. He later briefly joined Soundgarden as Hiro Yamamato's successor on bass. by Chrahhh
he was in basic when his instructor opened a rolling stone (after Kurt had died and saw a photo of him) starting calling him rock star and shit after that
bolanrox t1_jbfpx8t wrote
Reply to TIL Jason Everman, former Army Ranger and Green Beret, was Nirvana's original second guitarist and can even be seen on the Bleach cover, although he doesn't perform on the album. He later briefly joined Soundgarden as Hiro Yamamato's successor on bass. by Chrahhh
He was credited because he paid for a chunk of the recording of Bleach. from money made as a Crabber
bolanrox t1_jas1lr6 wrote
Reply to comment by DigbyChickenCaesar11 in TIL that Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Peter Cushing were all a part of London's "Ghost Club," which looked for scientific evidence of paranormal activity. by paleopuzzler
he also really really believed in Mediums, Psychics, Magic and fairies. to the point it ruined his friendship with Hodini.
bolanrox t1_jegopm3 wrote
Reply to TIL about the void that forms under certain trees when it snows, called tree wells. The upper branches of the tree prevents snow from falling below it, creating a pocket that is a serious peril for skiers & snow boarders. Several die every year from falling head first into these voids. by Roguecop
Or just trees in general? Sonny Bono, one of the kennedys, liam neeisons wife?