Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Made me gain some because I needed some more to lose. Sounds like someone needs a refresher course on the definition of "TODAY I LEARNED." OR......and hear me out on this.....it could also be for other people! TIL Warren Buffet filed his first tax return at age 13 to report income from his paper route, and claimed a $35 deduction for use of his bicycle. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 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 I wonder what they odds would be if you would have bet on a jockey ending up at finish line dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I wonder what they odds would be if you would have bet on a jockey ending up at finish line dead? Natural causes? Pretty high. I think they probably don't take bets like that because it could lead to unnatural causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 TIL that to save money in taxes, Marvel successfully argued in court that the X-Men, and mutants in general, did not qualify as human, directly contradicting one of the main themes of the comics. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 TIL that to save money in taxes, Marvel successfully argued in court that the X-Men, and mutants in general, did not qualify as human, directly contradicting one of the main themes of the comics. Not surprising from the company whose editor-in-chief Jim Shooter made remark about fans being idiots when it was pointed out this was the 2nd time Phoenix was brought back to life and who caused a measurable drop in sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 TIL Until 2014, police in Hawaii were allowed to legally have sex with prostitutes as part of their investigations. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 TIL Until 2014, police in Hawaii were allowed to legally have sex with prostitutes as part of their investigations. CBF I'm going to guess that, as evidenced by the fact that he hasn't joined the Hawaii PD, Poojer didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 TIL Muhammad Ali once spoke at a KKK rally where he stated that Nation Of Islam, and he himself, also shared their ideals on racial segregation CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 TIL of Joe Arridy, a man with an IQ of 46 and the "happiest prisoner on death row." He spent his time on death row playing with a toy train, and he went into the gas chamber with a smile. It turned out he was innocent. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 . It turned out he was innocent. that is sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 TIL The 90s hit "Macarena" is actually about a woman named Macarena who cheats on her boyfriend with his two friends while he's being drafted into the army. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 TIL The 90s hit "Macarena" is actually about a woman named Macarena who cheats on her boyfriend with his two friends while he's being drafted into the army. CBF So, today you learned something that has been known for about 20 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 So, today you learned something that has been known for about 20 years? YUP! Sorry our 2nd language here isn't Spanish CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 TIL that Canada's new Governor General-designate is an astronaut, spent time on the ISS, speaks 6 languages, did research at the IBM lab in Zurich, played piano and sang with several orchestras, and has helped make space robots. BOO YA! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Going to a Star Trek Convention and speaking Klingon doesn't count CBF Edited July 13, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) TIL the court systems are FUBAR http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-monkey-business-as-court-considers-animals-selfie/ If a monkey takes a selfie in the forest, does it own the copyright to that image? That's the question posed by the case of a curious monkey with a toothy grin and a knack for pressing a camera button. The issue was back in the spotlight Wednesday as a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether an animal can hold a copyright to selfie photos It's a freaking monkey. What the hell is he going to do with the pictures paste them on his facebook page much less argue copyright legalities? If you want to throw money away send it to me. I'll be sure to spend it wisely. Edited July 13, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Going to a Star Trek Convention and speaking Klingon doesn't count CBF Qabqu' jay'! Edited July 13, 2017 by WhoTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 TIL the court systems are FUBAR http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-monkey-business-as-court-considers-animals-selfie/ If a monkey takes a selfie in the forest, does it own the copyright to that image? That's the question posed by the case of a curious monkey with a toothy grin and a knack for pressing a camera button. The issue was back in the spotlight Wednesday as a federal appeals court heard arguments on whether an animal can hold a copyright to selfie photos It's a freaking monkey. What the hell is he going to do with the pictures paste them on his facebook page much less argue copyright legalities? If you want to throw money away send it to me. I'll be sure to spend it wisely. But the cheeseburger I had for lunch was delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 But the cheeseburger I had for lunch was delicious. Did you take a selfie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Did you take a selfie? No. Too many legal hurdles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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