minus-squaregarfaagel@sh.itjust.workstoScience Memes@mander.xyz•SkrillexlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up24·edit-26 months agoThe graphical abstract is even better than the title: linkfedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that archeologists have found perfectly edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, honey never spoils thanks to its low moisture, its acidity and hydrogen peroxide in it.plus-squarewww.smithsonianmag.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that archeologists have found perfectly edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, honey never spoils thanks to its low moisture, its acidity and hydrogen peroxide in it.plus-squarewww.smithsonianmag.comgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that the last sword duel in France took place in 1967, between the mayor of Marseilles and the presidential candidate of the Socialist Party.plus-squarerarehistoricalphotos.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up12arrow-down10
arrow-up12arrow-down1external-linkTIL that the last sword duel in France took place in 1967, between the mayor of Marseilles and the presidential candidate of the Socialist Party.plus-squarerarehistoricalphotos.comgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that New York State paid more for the land for Central Park ($ 7.4 million) than the US paid for the entire state of Alaska ($ 7.2 million).plus-squarewww.smithsonianmag.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that New York State paid more for the land for Central Park ($ 7.4 million) than the US paid for the entire state of Alaska ($ 7.2 million).plus-squarewww.smithsonianmag.comgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that in Senegal there is a pink lake with a salinity reaching up to 40%.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up12arrow-down10
arrow-up12arrow-down1external-linkTIL that in Senegal there is a pink lake with a salinity reaching up to 40%.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orggarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that for much of the 20th century many chickens were equipped with eyeglasses, in order to avoid pecking and cannibalism.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that for much of the 20th century many chickens were equipped with eyeglasses, in order to avoid pecking and cannibalism.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orggarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that during WWII, British spies had plans lacing Hitler's food with estrogen, with the intention of making him less aggressive.plus-squaretheweek.comexternal-linkmessage-square1fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that during WWII, British spies had plans lacing Hitler's food with estrogen, with the intention of making him less aggressive.plus-squaretheweek.comgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square1fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that Ethiopia has its own calendar that lags 7-8 years behind the rest of the world. New Year occur on September 11 or 12. The current year is 2015.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that Ethiopia has its own calendar that lags 7-8 years behind the rest of the world. New Year occur on September 11 or 12. The current year is 2015.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orggarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that the Madagascar Sign Language is derived from the Norwegian Sign Language, since the education for deaf in the country was established by Norwegian missionaries.repository.tufs.ac.jpexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that the Madagascar Sign Language is derived from the Norwegian Sign Language, since the education for deaf in the country was established by Norwegian missionaries.repository.tufs.ac.jpgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that no Canadian team has won the Stanley cup since 1993 when Montreal Canadiens won.plus-squaretheconversation.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that no Canadian team has won the Stanley cup since 1993 when Montreal Canadiens won.plus-squaretheconversation.comgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL that the Paraguayan war 1864-1870 led to the death of up to 69% of Paraguay's population. After the war there were only 28,746 adult men left in the country.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orgexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL that the Paraguayan war 1864-1870 led to the death of up to 69% of Paraguay's population. After the war there were only 28,746 adult men left in the country.plus-squareen.wikipedia.orggarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoTIL the film industry established itself in Hollywood partly to avoid Thomas Edison's harassements. Edison had patents for key film making technology and enforced them harshly, including hiring thugs.plus-squarewww.mentalfloss.comexternal-linkmessage-square0fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkTIL the film industry established itself in Hollywood partly to avoid Thomas Edison's harassements. Edison had patents for key film making technology and enforced them harshly, including hiring thugs.plus-squarewww.mentalfloss.comgarfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square0fedilink
The graphical abstract is even better than the title: