Deranged Rhino Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I knew that. But only because, from all appearances, I married a female dragonfly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Today I learned that when Andre the Giant would go drinking in Manhatten, the NYPD would have an officer follow him around town to make sure he didn't drunkenly fall on anyone again. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Today I learned that when Andre the Giant would go drinking in Manhatten, the NYPD would have an officer follow him around town to make sure he didn't drunkenly fall on anyone again. CBF I knew that. Andre was an alcohol-consuming machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I knew that. Andre was an alcohol-consuming machine. But......he made a beer look so tiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Today I learned that when Andre the Giant would go drinking in Manhatten, the NYPD would have an officer follow him around town to make sure he didn't drunkenly fall on anyone again. CBF Was it Bill from NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 TIL that in 1923, Frank Hayes became the first ever jockey to win a horse race despite being dead. He died from a heart attack mid-race but somehow his body stayed strapped onto the horse and he crossed the finish line in first place, beating 20-1 odds. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 TIL that in 1923, Frank Hayes became the first ever jockey to win a horse race despite being dead. He died from a heart attack mid-race but somehow his body stayed strapped onto the horse and he crossed the finish line in first place, beating 20-1 odds. CBF "First ever?" How many more have since? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 "First ever?" How many more have since? You didn't know that!!! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You didn't know that!!! CBF Of course I do. It was a rhetorical question, intended to encourage your continuing education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hayes apparently died somewhere in the middle of the race, but his body remained in the saddle throughout. Sweet Kiss eventually crossed the finish line, winning by a head with Hayes technically still atop her back, making him the first, and thus far only, jockey known to have won a race after death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 TIL the inventor of the fidget spinner surrendered the patent in 2005 because she could not afford the $400 fee to renew the patent CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) TIL that You know nothing CBF Edited July 6, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Aw your sweet Shady CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 not half as sweet as Ygritte Rose Leslie is a fine Scottish lass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 TIL that the day after 9-11, the Queen broke a 200 year old tradition and ordered the US National Anthem to be played during the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. CBF Not only did I know that, but I don't know how anyone didn't know that, particularly a citizen of the commonwealth. This post actually made me gain respect for you, just because I didn't have enough to lose before I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Not only did I know that, but I don't know how anyone didn't know that, particularly a citizen of the commonwealth. This post actually made me gain respect for you, just because I didn't have enough to lose before I read it. Awe Also, I knew that too but thought to post it since others may not have known that and I would think they would want to know that. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 TIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Awe Made me gain some because I needed some more to lose. Also, I knew that too but thought to post it since others may not have known that and I would think they would want to know that. Sounds like someone needs a refresher course on the definition of "TODAY I LEARNED." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Sounds like someone needs a refresher course on the definition of "TODAY I LEARNED." You are so one dimensional. He could be using "I" in: Today I Learned as "I the reader" vs. "I the original poster." In which case, you obviously didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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