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24 Time-Traveling Photos To The Past
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Stuff you don't see often
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Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Number one. My Aunt Rose worked at the "White Motor Co," for almost 40 years, and it became a strict rule after a lot of women entered the workforce for WWII, that hair nets were worn, or hair was always put up. In fact, her twin sister worked there a little over 30 years, and during WWII, their brother, my Uncle did too. My Aunt Rose actually saw that happen to a woman, except it went horribly further, and the woman's whole scalp was torn off. I can't remember if she told me the lady died or not. She also told me wearing rings, and other jewelry was against the rules too, because a worked slipped on an upper level cat walk, and got caught by his wedding ring as he fell, and it tore his finger off.
Orban89
Adam said I am a Noodle Brain
Luxman
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‘Today I Learned’ (TIL) Facts That Might Save You At The Next Trivia Night
https://www.boredpanda.com/today-i-learned-fun-facts/
https://www.boredpanda.com/today-i-learned-fun-facts/
Luxman
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25 Rare Historical Photos You’ve Probably Never Seen - Oct 15, 2021
https://121clicks.com/inspirations/25-rare-historical-photos-part-1
https://121clicks.com/inspirations/25-rare-historical-photos-part-1
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
I actually have seen a few of those. Mostly the war related ones, and Einstein.
Luxman
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30 Funny Accidental Images That Were Taken At The Right Time And Place
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-coincidences-street-photography-julie-hrudova/
https://www.instagram.com/hrudography/
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-coincidences-street-photography-julie-hrudova/
https://www.instagram.com/hrudography/
Luxman
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Random Trivia
‘A SHOT OF WHISKEY’- In the old west a .45 cartridge for a six-gun cost 12 cents, so did a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash, he would often give the bartender a cartridge in exchange for a drink. This became known as a “shot” of whiskey.
BUYING THE FARM -This is synonymous with dying. During WW1 soldiers were given life insurance policies worth $5,000. This was about the price of an average farm so if you died you “bought the farm” for your survivors.
IRON CLAD CONTRACT -This came about from the ironclad ships of the Civil War. It meant something so strong it could not be broken.
RIFF RAFF -The Mississippi River was the main way of travelling from north to south. Riverboats carried passengers and freight but they were expensive so most people used rafts. Everything had the right of way over rafts which were considered cheap. The steering oar on the rafts was called a “riff” and this transposed into riff-raff, meaning low class.
COBWEB -The Old English word for “spider” was “cob”.
SHIP STATE ROOMS -Travelling by steamboat was considered the height of comfort. Passenger cabins on the boats were not numbered. Instead they were named after states. To this day cabins on ships are called staterooms.
SLEEP TIGHT-Early beds were made with a wooden frame. Ropes were tied across the frame in a crisscross pattern. A straw mattress was then put on top of the ropes. Over time the ropes stretched, causing the bed to sag. The owner would then tighten the ropes to get a better night’s sleep.
SHOWBOAT -These were floating theatres built on a barge that was pushed by a steamboat. These played small towns along the Mississippi River. Unlike the boat shown in the movie “Showboat”, these did not have an engine. They were gaudy and attention grabbing which is why we say someone who is being the life of the party is “showboating”.
OVER A BARREL -In the days before CPR, a drowning victim would be placed face down over a barrel and the barrel would be rolled back and forth in an effort to empty the lungs of water. It was rarely effective. If you are over a barrel, you are in deep trouble.
BARGE IN -Heavy freight was moved along the Mississippi in large barges pushed by steamboats. These were hard to control and would sometimes swing into piers or other boats. People would say they “barged in”.
HOGWASH -Steamboats carried both people and animals. Since pigs smelled so bad they would be washed before being put on board. The mud and other filth that was washed off were considered useless “hog wash”.
CURFEW -The word “curfew” comes from the French phrase “couvre-feu”, which means “cover the fire”. It was used to describe the time of blowing out all lamps and candles. It was later adopted into Middle English as “curfeu” which later became the modern “curfew”. In the early American colonies homes had no real fireplaces so a fire was built in the center of the room. In order to make sure a fire did not get out of control during the night it was required that, by an agreed upon time, all fires would be covered with a clay pot called-a “curfew”.
BARRELS OF OIL -When the first oil wells were drilled, there was no provision for storing the liquid so they used water barrels. That is why, to this day, we speak of barrels of oil rather than gallons.
HOT OFF THE PRESS – As the paper goes through the rotary printing press friction causes it to heat up Therefore, if you grab the paper right off the press, it’s hot. The expression means to get immediate information.
There, don’t you feel smarter now?
Betcha Didn’t Know …
The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for Blood plasma.
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No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.
Oh, go ahead.. I’ll wait…
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Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks.
(So, watch your Ass)
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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television
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Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age, or older.
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The first product to have a bar codewas Wrigley’s gum.
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The King of Hearts is the only king WITHOUT A MUSTACHE
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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive
From each salad served in first-class.
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise
(Since Venus is normally associated with women, what does this tell you?)
(Those women are going in the ‘right’ direction…?)
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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
****************************** ****************************** ***********
Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN!
****************************** ****************************** ************ ****
The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
So did the first ‘Marlboro Man’.
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Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!
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PEARLS DISSOLVE IN VINEGAR!
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The ten most valuable brand names on earth: Apple, Coca Cola, Google, IBM, Microsoft, GE, McDonalds, Samsung, Intel, and Toyota,
in that order.
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A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why.
****************************** ****************************** ************
Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)
****************************** *********************
Turtles can breathe through their butts
(I know some people like that; don’t YOU?)
‘A SHOT OF WHISKEY’- In the old west a .45 cartridge for a six-gun cost 12 cents, so did a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash, he would often give the bartender a cartridge in exchange for a drink. This became known as a “shot” of whiskey.
BUYING THE FARM -This is synonymous with dying. During WW1 soldiers were given life insurance policies worth $5,000. This was about the price of an average farm so if you died you “bought the farm” for your survivors.
IRON CLAD CONTRACT -This came about from the ironclad ships of the Civil War. It meant something so strong it could not be broken.
RIFF RAFF -The Mississippi River was the main way of travelling from north to south. Riverboats carried passengers and freight but they were expensive so most people used rafts. Everything had the right of way over rafts which were considered cheap. The steering oar on the rafts was called a “riff” and this transposed into riff-raff, meaning low class.
COBWEB -The Old English word for “spider” was “cob”.
SHIP STATE ROOMS -Travelling by steamboat was considered the height of comfort. Passenger cabins on the boats were not numbered. Instead they were named after states. To this day cabins on ships are called staterooms.
SLEEP TIGHT-Early beds were made with a wooden frame. Ropes were tied across the frame in a crisscross pattern. A straw mattress was then put on top of the ropes. Over time the ropes stretched, causing the bed to sag. The owner would then tighten the ropes to get a better night’s sleep.
SHOWBOAT -These were floating theatres built on a barge that was pushed by a steamboat. These played small towns along the Mississippi River. Unlike the boat shown in the movie “Showboat”, these did not have an engine. They were gaudy and attention grabbing which is why we say someone who is being the life of the party is “showboating”.
OVER A BARREL -In the days before CPR, a drowning victim would be placed face down over a barrel and the barrel would be rolled back and forth in an effort to empty the lungs of water. It was rarely effective. If you are over a barrel, you are in deep trouble.
BARGE IN -Heavy freight was moved along the Mississippi in large barges pushed by steamboats. These were hard to control and would sometimes swing into piers or other boats. People would say they “barged in”.
HOGWASH -Steamboats carried both people and animals. Since pigs smelled so bad they would be washed before being put on board. The mud and other filth that was washed off were considered useless “hog wash”.
CURFEW -The word “curfew” comes from the French phrase “couvre-feu”, which means “cover the fire”. It was used to describe the time of blowing out all lamps and candles. It was later adopted into Middle English as “curfeu” which later became the modern “curfew”. In the early American colonies homes had no real fireplaces so a fire was built in the center of the room. In order to make sure a fire did not get out of control during the night it was required that, by an agreed upon time, all fires would be covered with a clay pot called-a “curfew”.
BARRELS OF OIL -When the first oil wells were drilled, there was no provision for storing the liquid so they used water barrels. That is why, to this day, we speak of barrels of oil rather than gallons.
HOT OFF THE PRESS – As the paper goes through the rotary printing press friction causes it to heat up Therefore, if you grab the paper right off the press, it’s hot. The expression means to get immediate information.
There, don’t you feel smarter now?
Betcha Didn’t Know …
The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for Blood plasma.
****************************** ****************************** ***************
No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.
Oh, go ahead.. I’ll wait…
****************************** ****************************** ****************
Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks.
(So, watch your Ass)
****************************** ****************************** ************
You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television
****************************** ****************************** **************
Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age, or older.
****************************** ****************************** ****************
The first product to have a bar codewas Wrigley’s gum.
****************************** ****************************** *************
The King of Hearts is the only king WITHOUT A MUSTACHE
****************************** ****************************** ***************
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive
From each salad served in first-class.
****************************** ****************************** **************
Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise
(Since Venus is normally associated with women, what does this tell you?)
(Those women are going in the ‘right’ direction…?)
****************************** ****************************** *********
Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
****************************** ****************************** ***********
Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN!
****************************** ****************************** ************ ****
The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
So did the first ‘Marlboro Man’.
****************************** ****************************** ***************
Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!
****************************** ****************************** **************
PEARLS DISSOLVE IN VINEGAR!
****************************** ****************************** *********
The ten most valuable brand names on earth: Apple, Coca Cola, Google, IBM, Microsoft, GE, McDonalds, Samsung, Intel, and Toyota,
in that order.
****************************** ****************************** ************
A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why.
****************************** ****************************** ************
Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)
****************************** *********************
Turtles can breathe through their butts
(I know some people like that; don’t YOU?)
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
I haven't been to a bar in a long time, so I don't know what a shot of basic bar whiskey costs, but a single .45 bullet is around $2-$3 a piece, depending on what kind. So it might still be close, if you're drinking at a corner, "old mans" joint. By basic whiskey I mean "Kesslers". or "Black Velvet", and the bullets are .45LC (long Colt). There are several .45 bullets, not all are that expensive, and some are more so. In case anyone wants to check.
Luxman
#TRE45ON
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The Eisa Maestro Awards 2023
https://designyoutrust.com/2023/11/spectacular-winning-photos-of-the-eisa-maestro-awards-2023/
https://designyoutrust.com/2023/11/spectacular-winning-photos-of-the-eisa-maestro-awards-2023/
Luxman
#TRE45ON
50 Fascinating History Facts And Pics You May Not Have Been Shown At School
https://www.boredpanda.com/interesting-history-uncovered-pics/
https://www.boredpanda.com/interesting-history-uncovered-pics/
Luxman
#TRE45ON
Exploring Earth’s Wonders: 35 Breathtaking Photos of the Most Beautiful Places
https://121clicks.com/inspirations/breathtaking-photos-of-the-most-beautiful-places
https://121clicks.com/inspirations/breathtaking-photos-of-the-most-beautiful-places
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
This was an amazing set of pictures. I wish I had the skill and means to produce art like that. That was a great linki.
Luxman
#TRE45ON
38 of the creepiest photos ever taken
https://www.historydefined.net/creepiest-photos-ever-taken/
Really creepy stuff.
https://www.historydefined.net/creepiest-photos-ever-taken/
Really creepy stuff.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Lon Chaney as a clown creeped me out, more then the rest, and would make a killer halloween costume. The pictures of Ted Bundy's tools, doesn't show the hacksaw he used to decapitate 6 of his victims. Or was it 12? I can't remember.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
That's ballsy. Not very smart, but he does have some serious stones.
Luxman
#TRE45ON
50 Images That Are So Dope, You Could Slap Them On The Cover Of Music Albums
https://www.boredpanda.com/pics-could-be-album-cover-images/
https://www.boredpanda.com/pics-could-be-album-cover-images/
Luxman
#TRE45ON
30 Times People Posted Comedy Gold On FB Marketplace, Thanks To Similar-Sounding Words
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-marketplace-listings/
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-marketplace-listings/
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