Mallory Solis

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30 Jan 22:01

TIL for the first Harry Potter film, some scenes were filmed twice, with the actors saying 'Philosopher's Stone' for the UK version and 'Sorcerer's Stone' for the US version.

by /u/fightmaxmaster
TIL for the first Harry Potter film, some scenes were filmed twice, with the actors saying 'Philosopher's Stone' for the UK version and 'Sorcerer's Stone' for the US version. submitted by /u/fightmaxmaster
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25 Jan 22:42

The secrets of learning a new language | Lýdia Machová

by TED

Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don't need some special talent or a "language gene," says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it.

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09 Dec 23:20

TIL: roundabouts have many benefits such as, reducing crashes by 39% and decreasing fatality rate from crashes by 90%, costs less to maintain and saves gas consumption by 30%.

by /u/Fresded4ty
TIL: roundabouts have many benefits such as, reducing crashes by 39% and decreasing fatality rate from crashes by 90%, costs less to maintain and saves gas consumption by 30%. submitted by /u/Fresded4ty
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09 Dec 22:58

TIL that Snoop Dogg is only a year older than Eminem

by /u/ajmysterio
TIL that Snoop Dogg is only a year older than Eminem submitted by /u/ajmysterio
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09 Dec 22:55

TIL that Shazam is an acronym that identifies six historical/mythological figures: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury.

by /u/sd_glokta
TIL that Shazam is an acronym that identifies six historical/mythological figures: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury. submitted by /u/sd_glokta
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09 Dec 22:54

TIL in the 1900s, over 60,000 US citizens were forcefully sterilized under the reasoning that they were disabled or mentally unfit to birth America’s future generations.

by /u/fiishmarket
TIL in the 1900s, over 60,000 US citizens were forcefully sterilized under the reasoning that they were disabled or mentally unfit to birth America’s future generations. submitted by /u/fiishmarket
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09 Dec 22:49

TIL "call of the void" is that feeling when you think for a second about steering into oncoming traffic or jumping off a cliff for no reason although you would never do it.

by /u/scizott33
Mallory Solis

All the time.

TIL "call of the void" is that feeling when you think for a second about steering into oncoming traffic or jumping off a cliff for no reason although you would never do it. submitted by /u/scizott33
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09 Dec 21:30

TIL the word "jizz" actually means "the overall impression or appearance of a bird", which leads to sentences in bird watching books such as "The soaring jizz is quite majestic"

by /u/Reacher-Said-Nothing
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28 Nov 22:01

TIL there's a badass species of mouse that hunts snakes, other mice, and venomous arthropods, uses scorpion venom as a painkiller, and defends its territory by howling like a wolf.

by /u/Xaldyn
Mallory Solis

wat.

TIL there's a badass species of mouse that hunts snakes, other mice, and venomous arthropods, uses scorpion venom as a painkiller, and defends its territory by howling like a wolf. submitted by /u/Xaldyn
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18 Nov 03:37

TIL that Picasso would carry around a revolver loaded with blanks and fire at people inquiring about the meaning of his paintings, his theory of aesthetics, or those he simply found to be dull.

by /u/Gf1zzle
Mallory Solis

Might be frowned upon these days...

TIL that Picasso would carry around a revolver loaded with blanks and fire at people inquiring about the meaning of his paintings, his theory of aesthetics, or those he simply found to be dull. submitted by /u/Gf1zzle
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18 Nov 03:36

TIL that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s English accent has neutralized over the years, but he works to maintain his Austrian-influenced accent because it’s part of his professional image

by /u/pisstagram
Mallory Solis

Get to da choppa!

TIL that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s English accent has neutralized over the years, but he works to maintain his Austrian-influenced accent because it’s part of his professional image submitted by /u/pisstagram
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14 Nov 19:37

TIL: A startup company is teaching crows to clean up cigarette butts for peanuts.

by /u/Thumbs0fDestiny
Mallory Solis

Should be grackles...

TIL: A startup company is teaching crows to clean up cigarette butts for peanuts. submitted by /u/Thumbs0fDestiny
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14 Nov 14:36

TIL that Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time (2 billion books sold), and her estate claims she ranks 3rd overall, behind Shakespeare's works and the Bible. She is the most-translated author with works in at least 103 languages. "And Then There Were None" is her best selling book

by /u/CMH2075
Mallory Solis

Another fun fact: she was a character in Doctor Who.

TIL that Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time (2 billion books sold), and her estate claims she ranks 3rd overall, behind Shakespeare's works and the Bible. She is the most-translated author with works in at least 103 languages. "And Then There Were None" is her best selling book submitted by /u/CMH2075
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14 Nov 14:34

TIL that, in the original Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother is in fact a cynical device to show that while you may have intelligence, grace and charm, you will never succeed without the right connections

by /u/Rob-With-One-B
Mallory Solis

Dark. Deep.

TIL that, in the original Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother is in fact a cynical device to show that while you may have intelligence, grace and charm, you will never succeed without the right connections submitted by /u/Rob-With-One-B
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14 Nov 14:27

TIL when Spider-man married Mary Jane in 1987, Marvel held a public wedding featuring actors dressed like the characters and Stan Lee officiated the wedding ceremony

by /u/New_Diet
TIL when Spider-man married Mary Jane in 1987, Marvel held a public wedding featuring actors dressed like the characters and Stan Lee officiated the wedding ceremony submitted by /u/New_Diet
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14 Nov 14:25

TIL Research shows that developing resilience and fighting back against anxiety can be a matter of "unlearning learned helplessness."

by /u/sophlk
Mallory Solis

#selfhealth

TIL Research shows that developing resilience and fighting back against anxiety can be a matter of "unlearning learned helplessness." submitted by /u/sophlk
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12 Nov 22:56

TIL that cutting beef consumption in favour of chicken and plant proteins could liberate 28 million square kms of land - the size of the US, Canada and China combined.

by /u/draaakje
Mallory Solis

Eat mor chikn ppl. Hahaha. Even though steak is delicious....

TIL that cutting beef consumption in favour of chicken and plant proteins could liberate 28 million square kms of land - the size of the US, Canada and China combined. submitted by /u/draaakje
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02 Nov 19:06

TIL the modern polo shirt was designed so the collar would intentionally be popped, preventing the sun from burning tennis players' necks.

by /u/padmaadv
TIL the modern polo shirt was designed so the collar would intentionally be popped, preventing the sun from burning tennis players' necks. submitted by /u/padmaadv
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02 Nov 17:55

3 ways to make better decisions -- by thinking like a computer | Tom Griffiths

by TED
Mallory Solis

Explore vs Exploit. I like this idea.

Also, of course computer scientists would know things. The best things.

If you ever struggle to make decisions, here's a talk for you. Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems, sharing three practical strategies for making better decisions -- on everything from finding a home to choosing which restaurant to go to tonight.

Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com

The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.

Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks
Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED

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02 Nov 15:45

TIL Teachers in Luxembourg are the best paid in the world, with a starting salary of 73,300€ ($79,920) going up to 128,200€ ($138,920) per year.

by /u/Priamosish
TIL Teachers in Luxembourg are the best paid in the world, with a starting salary of 73,300€ ($79,920) going up to 128,200€ ($138,920) per year. submitted by /u/Priamosish
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01 Nov 17:23

TIL Henry Cavill was dubbed 'the most unlucky man in Hollywood' by Empire Magazine in 2005 after missing out on the lead roles for Superman, James Bond and Twilight

by /u/DenzelWashingtonDC
Mallory Solis

In 2018 is the luckiest as Superman and Geralt, the Witcher. :P

TIL Henry Cavill was dubbed 'the most unlucky man in Hollywood' by Empire Magazine in 2005 after missing out on the lead roles for Superman, James Bond and Twilight submitted by /u/DenzelWashingtonDC
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01 Nov 17:22

TIL Even though North and South America are physically attached, there is no road that connects the two continents.

by /u/joecooool418
Mallory Solis

WHAT?! There should be one made then, don'tyathink?!

TIL Even though North and South America are physically attached, there is no road that connects the two continents. submitted by /u/joecooool418
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29 Oct 21:15

Who Sends the First Text?

I sort of wish my texting app showed the percentage next to each person, but also sort of don't want to know.
29 Oct 18:32

TIL an acronym is ONLY when you pronounce the abbreviation as a word (e.g. SWAT). Otherwise it is known as an initialism (e.g. FBI).

by /u/Nordurljosid
TIL an acronym is ONLY when you pronounce the abbreviation as a word (e.g. SWAT). Otherwise it is known as an initialism (e.g. FBI). submitted by /u/Nordurljosid
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29 Oct 18:31

TIL that NFL cheerleaders make between $75-100 per game and $50 for special appearances, but around $3k a year

by /u/master-bingus
Mallory Solis

Football players should get the same...

TIL that NFL cheerleaders make between $75-100 per game and $50 for special appearances, but around $3k a year submitted by /u/master-bingus
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26 Oct 14:11

TIL that not all infinites are equal and some infinities are bigger than others. For example, there are more numbers between 1 and 3 (ex. 2.4805) than there are between 1 and 2. Both are infinite but one is more vast than the other.

by /u/ssk012
TIL that not all infinites are equal and some infinities are bigger than others. For example, there are more numbers between 1 and 3 (ex. 2.4805) than there are between 1 and 2. Both are infinite but one is more vast than the other. submitted by /u/ssk012
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26 Oct 14:11

TIL of the "Tetris Effect" which occurs when people devote so much time and attention to an activity that it begins to pattern their thoughts, mental images, and dreams.

by /u/Stupid_question_bot
TIL of the "Tetris Effect" which occurs when people devote so much time and attention to an activity that it begins to pattern their thoughts, mental images, and dreams. submitted by /u/Stupid_question_bot
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23 Oct 19:10

TIL that, due to a pilot shortage, Chinese airlines are paying airline pilots $300k a year, tax free

by /u/thisismywittyhandle
TIL that, due to a pilot shortage, Chinese airlines are paying airline pilots $300k a year, tax free submitted by /u/thisismywittyhandle
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23 Oct 16:12

TIL: the person who voiced Yoda also voiced Miss Piggy

by /u/An_aussie_in_ct
TIL: the person who voiced Yoda also voiced Miss Piggy submitted by /u/An_aussie_in_ct
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23 Oct 14:01

TIL that sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can. By slowing their heart rates, sloths can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes. Dolphins need to come up for air after about ten minutes.

by /u/deleicht
TIL that sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can. By slowing their heart rates, sloths can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes. Dolphins need to come up for air after about ten minutes. submitted by /u/deleicht
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