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Reply to TIL about the Köln Concert, a 1974 piano recital by Keith Jarrett. The venue’s piano was smaller than specified, was out of tune, and had malfunctioning pedals, forcing Jarrett to improvise around its shortcomings. The concert recording is the best-selling solo jazz and best-selling piano album. by EtOHMartini
after all that he still stopped the performance to scold someone who coughed during it.
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Reply to TIL Captain America co-creator Jack Kirby was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII, landing at Omaha Beach in Normandy. When a lieutenant found out he was a comics artist, he made Kirby a scout who would advance into towns and draw reconnaissance maps and pictures, an extremely dangerous duty. by geekteam6
then Stan Lee bankrupted his brothers tractor dealership
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Reply to TIL the Futurama theme song is considered a variation of a 1967 song called "Psyché Rock" by french composer Pierre Henry, which in turn is based on the well known 1966 song "Wild Things" by the Troggs. by NoxDominus
could also be Louie Louie. you never know with those sneaky I IV V's
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Reply to comment by Neozea in TIL that in Japan, there is a hotel run entirely by robots. From check-in to room service, everything is handled by a team of friendly machines by Someperson404
From what I remember from dancing bacons room service is a little robot like they have at kura sushi and the like
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Reply to comment by wwarnout in TIL In Approximately 241,000 years, Nanga Parbat #9 tallest mountain in the world located in Pakistan will overtake Everest and will become the tallest mountain in the world. by AdClemson
And everest is only the tallest because of how high above sea level the base is
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Reply to comment by Bobodahobo010101 in TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
Fuck Heineken
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Reply to comment by Sven_Svan in TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
And that was considered a good way to go
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Reply to comment by Impeachcordial in TIL On Christmas Eve 1969, Francisco Macias Nguema had 186 suspected dissidents executed in the national football stadium in Malabo with the executioners dressed as Santa Claus, with the amplifiers played Mary Hopkin's song "Those Were the Days". by Osrever101
When krampus doesn't take it this far
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Reply to comment by OpulentOwl in TIL that scientists created contact lenses that zoom when you blink twice through the use of electric impulses by jamjam1090
yeah i dont want to get into double blinking.. or long blink to return
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Reply to comment by AudibleNod in TIL Sheriff Jordan, the leader of the posse that killed Bonnie & Clyde, attempted to keep the stolen car in which they were ambushed and shot to death. The car's legal owner sued the Sheriff for possession of the car then drove it to Shreveport, still covered with blood & human tissue. by Shark-Farts
the car with the bullet holes is still on tour / in a museum on display.
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Reply to comment by tailspin1967 in TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake
i will say that railing was super lucky..
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Reply to comment by Luteplayers in TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake
out of all of the cast besides Richard that is, Barry is the one who was really into the fans. Tim seemed more shocked than anything, and we know how Susan feels about it...
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Reply to comment by tailspin1967 in TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake
time is fleeting....
bolanrox t1_j9kpp35 wrote
Reply to TIL The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still in limited release after 47 years making it the longest-running theatrical release in film history by shakeyjake
one theater during the covid lockdown still screened it weekly to an empty theatre to keep it going and showing support to everyone who called it home / family.
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Reply to comment by epochpenors in TIL that Milton Bradley originally had been in the business of selling pictures of celebrities. After his biggest seller Abraham Lincoln grew his iconic beard and rendered his entire stock of lithographs worthless and had customers demanding their money back, MB switched to selling board games by Loki-L
these days yes. espeically the one where Milton had fuck face written on the bottom of Lincolns hat
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Reply to comment by DRScottt in TIL that Milton Bradley originally had been in the business of selling pictures of celebrities. After his biggest seller Abraham Lincoln grew his iconic beard and rendered his entire stock of lithographs worthless and had customers demanding their money back, MB switched to selling board games by Loki-L
Geeze, this would be like telling Alec to complain to the director of Photography about something..
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Reply to comment by legendoflink3 in Today I learned that there is enough evidence to suggest that orca are actually an occasional predator of moose, due to the fact that moose can dive up to 20' for vegetation underwater in killer whale territories. by Uranusspinssideways
tanks that can swim.. shit
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Reply to TIL that at its peak, AOL / America Online was responsible for 50% of CDs manufactured worldwide by eskihomer
the best coasters
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Reply to comment by coolpapa2282 in TIL that in the 1980s musical "Chess", the American's fortunes change depending on which version is being played; in the West End version, he quits the match and loses his World Championship, while in the Broadway version, he discovers a tactical edge and gains it. by London-Roma-1980
And Sébastien the crab from the little mermaid
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Reply to comment by AwkwardSquirtles in TIL that in the 1980s musical "Chess", the American's fortunes change depending on which version is being played; in the West End version, he quits the match and loses his World Championship, while in the Broadway version, he discovers a tactical edge and gains it. by London-Roma-1980
hmmm fair point
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Reply to comment by AmnesiaInnocent in TIL that in the 1980s musical "Chess", the American's fortunes change depending on which version is being played; in the West End version, he quits the match and loses his World Championship, while in the Broadway version, he discovers a tactical edge and gains it. by London-Roma-1980
Anthony is also the bad guy in the 10th Doctor episode that brought back K9 and Sara Jane. and was in Paris Hiltons only good movie: Repo! The Genetic Opera
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Reply to comment by turniphat in TIL that in the 1980s musical "Chess", the American's fortunes change depending on which version is being played; in the West End version, he quits the match and loses his World Championship, while in the Broadway version, he discovers a tactical edge and gains it. by London-Roma-1980
works for me
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Reply to comment by DaveOJ12 in TIL the "Nokia Tune" was originally composed in 1902 by Spanish guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega, part of a piece called "Gran Vals" and was the first identifiable mobile phone ring tone by mantolwen
makes you wonder almost if it was intentional? like Yelling Freebird at a Blue man Group show.