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The "Today I Learned" Thread • Page 16

Discussion in 'General Forum' started by Halitosis Jones, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    TIL what Applebee's markets as "Riblets" technically are not Riblets. Riblets are a real pork cut, but that isn't what Applebee's sells.

    What Applebee's serves as Riblets are actually a cut called Button Ribs which is found just past the ribs near the backbone, just underneath the tenderloin. This cut of meat has no bones but instead has "buttons" of cartilaginous material with meat attached.
     
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  2. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    I kind of knew Dunkin and BR because I’ve seen some combination DD/BR shops before. But didn’t know about all the other ones. That’s interesting

    Burger King and Popeyes being owned by the same company is wild to me
     
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  3. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    Most DD stores I have ever been to serve Baskin Robbins

    There are also combo Cinnabon/Carvel stores now too.
     
  4. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    Also that graphic made me realize how many chain restaurants I’ve never been to or even heard of before. Like wtf is Eddie V’s? Lol
     
  5. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    Looks like an upscale seafood/steak chain. Similar to a Ruth's Chris (also owned by Darden) or a Morton's.
     
  6. angrycandy

    I’m drama in these khaki towns Supporter

    TIL that most nutritionists consider tomatoes to be both a fruit and a vegetable
     
  7. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    TIL: The Ataris released a limited edition 7” single of their song “Car Song” that was pressed on clear vinyl containing the ashes of frontman Kris Roe’s father. Because of this, it is illegal to purchase it in 8 different states. Only 300 copies exist
     
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  8. angrycandy

    I’m drama in these khaki towns Supporter

    TIL you can easily kill wasps by just holding a cup of gasoline up to them/their nest
     
  9. LightWithoutHeat

    I'm Forever Yours

    Nothing about that sounds easy!
     
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  10. angrycandy

    I’m drama in these khaki towns Supporter

    lol I agree but it works
     
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  11. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    TIL: There is a time of year in Australia called “Spider Season.” It’s a period in late summer/early fall in which numerous spiders release silk thread to float through the air. The result is fields/areas looking like they’ve been snowed on. But it’s not snow. It’s web….

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  12. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    TIL the Safdie Brothers are first cousins with Dov Charney, the controversial founder of American Apparel.
     
  13. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    TIL: Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age) actually auditioned to play guitar in Faith No More in the mid-90’s. They turned him down because they didn’t think he was a good fit.

    But everything worked out in the end I guess lol
     
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  14. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    Good. FNM rules and Josh Homme sucks
     
  15. iCarly Rae Jepsen

    run away with me Platinum

    similarly Les Claypool from Primus auditioned to be in Metallica
     
  16. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    Yeah him and Kirk went to the same high school. This always tripped me out
     
  17. waking season

    Trusted Prestigious

    Keeping on the Primus train I just recently learned that their guitarist played in what is considered the first death metal band.
     
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    sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    I knew he was in Possessed, but I had no idea they’re considered the first death metal band. Crazy
     
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  19. Kiana

    Goddamn, man child Prestigious

    That Alexandra Daddario has a brother who is also good looking which I guess yeah of course everyone in the family would be beautiful. Which then led to me googling and finding out their grandfather was a democratic politician in the 60s. He was less good looking though to be fair most of the pics of him out there are when he's older.
     
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  20. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    TIL the Chinese name for China is Zhongguo, which literally translates to "the central state", with central meaning main focal point. So to the Chinese the name of their country is just "the main country".
     
  21. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    TIL Everlast is the stage name of a guy, not the name of a band.
     
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  22. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    TIL Danny Boy, one of the frontmen of the 90's rap group House Of Pain is so obsessed with the novel/film The Outsiders that he bought the house in Tulsa Oklahoma that the primary setting of the film, restored it, and turned it into a museum dedicated to The Outsiders.
     
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  23. Daniel

    Party Mom Supporter

    This is weird because I just watched The Outsiders for the first time all the way through last weekend, and my fiance and I are currently texting about how her great aunt allegedly championed the book hard and wrote Coppola about adapting it.
     
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  24. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    I knew that museum existed but didn’t know he was the guy behind it
     
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  25. Halitosis Jones

    Project Pat verse scholar Supporter

    It's crazy that S.E Hinton wrote that book when she was only 16 years old.
     
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