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...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) So, today you learned something that has been known for about 20 years?I think you missed the I in "TIL" doesn't have to literally mean him (CBF). Geeze. "I" never knew that story. Thanks CBF, keep up the good work. Edited July 13, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 I think you missed the I in "TIL" doesn't have to literally mean him (CBF). Geeze. "I" never knew that story. Thanks CBF, keep up the good work. Thank you! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Today I learned that when CBF says "Today I learned," he means everyone else and not himself. Jesus...that's more arrogant than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Thank you! CBF I got your back with these jokers my Canadian Bro! ;-) :-) I am gonna sound like my mother: "Does it really kill people to read this, figure out they know about it, then just remain silent? What are we in Grade 2?" Not talking to you Tom. We all know, you just gotta raise your hand: "Oh, oh, oh, Mr. Kotter!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Not talking to you Tom. I knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Today I learned that when CBF says "Today I learned," he means everyone else and not himself. Jesus...that's more arrogant than I am. I guess the word "sometimes" is not in your dictionary. You're arrogant ALL the time. I knew that. LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Today I learned that when CBF says "Today I learned," he means everyone else and not himself. Jesus...that's more arrogant than I am. You need to work on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 TIL Comedian Mitch Hedberg never passed on a job, having been told “no” so often early in his career that he felt like if he didn’t say “yes,” he might not be given the opportunity to perform again. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 TIL Comedian Mitch Hedberg never passed on a job, having been told no so often early in his career that he felt like if he didnt say yes, he might not be given the opportunity to perform again. CBF I am gonna cut the RichardHeads off @ the pass here. Is this for you or us (Tom not included, he knows everything) CBF? It must be killing your "detractors" not knowing! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 I am gonna cut the RichardHeads off @ the pass here. Is this for you or us (Tom not included, he knows everything) CBF? It must be killing your "detractors" not knowing! ;-) hahaha I actually knew this about Mitch a great comic who's life ended way too soon CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 hahaha I actually knew this about Mitch a great comic who's life ended way too soon CBF LoL... The hounds are going to pummel you. But, thanks... I never knew that! Take that all you haters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 LoL... The hounds are going to pummel you. But, thanks... I never knew that! Take that all you haters! haha well like I said....the "TIL" is also meant for everyone who reads this thread They may just learn something new! TIL: In its January 1988 issue, Cosmopolitan ran a feature claiming that women had almost no reason to worry about contracting HIV. The piece claimed that unprotected sex with an HIV-positive man did not put women at risk of infection and went on to state that "most heterosexuals are not at risk". CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 haha well like I said....the "TIL" is also meant for everyone who reads this thread They may just learn something new! TIL: In its January 1988 issue, Cosmopolitan ran a feature claiming that women had almost no reason to worry about contracting HIV. The piece claimed that unprotected sex with an HIV-positive man did not put women at risk of infection and went on to state that "most heterosexuals are not at risk". CBF And if you think about it, that feature probably killed some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 And if you think about it, that feature probably killed some people. Well, that may be what should happen to people who go to Cosmo for health instructions. OK, I was just kidding.....no one should die of stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 And if you think about it, that feature probably killed some people. If it has there would be 50 laywer commercials on CNN. Well, that may be what should happen to people who go to Cosmo for health instructions. OK, I was just kidding.....no one should die of stupidity. We do far too much to prevent stupidity from being weeded out of gene pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 TIL in 1973 two men were stranded 1,575 feet below the ocean when their submarine buoyancy tank inadvertently flooded. They were rescued after 76 hours with only 12 minutes of air remaining. It was the deepest underwater rescue mission in history. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 TIL in 1973 two men were stranded 1,575 feet below the ocean when their submarine buoyancy tank inadvertently flooded. They were rescued after 76 hours with only 12 minutes of air remaining. It was the deepest underwater rescue mission in history. CBF I did not know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 I did not know that. omg..... *runs out to buy lotto tickets* CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 omg..... *runs out to buy lotto tickets* CBF Just kidding, I did know that. I was just wondering what you'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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