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Post by Phar Lap on Nov 24, 2016 2:32:02 GMT -5
Even though we are adults, we should strive to learn something everyday. Have you learnt something today? What was it? Me? I learnt never buy a cup of tea - it tastes rather awful. The tea I use is far superior and has a much better taste.
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Post by tzarine on Nov 24, 2016 12:30:28 GMT -5
& it's lots cheaper
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Post by sprite on Nov 24, 2016 14:34:42 GMT -5
thinking about what to do in the worst case scenario will apparently make you happier.
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Post by vinnyd on Nov 24, 2016 20:49:33 GMT -5
I wouldn't say never buy a cup of tea, but I would say never buy a cup of tea except in a place that specializes in tea.
Being served a cup of warm water and a teabag is pretty depressing.
Today I learned that Edward II put an end to the Despenser War with his victory at the battle of Boroughbridge.
It was not a war over dispensers. Barons thought his favorite Hugh Despenser was getting a little too much favor.
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Post by sprite on Nov 25, 2016 5:03:53 GMT -5
How disappointing. I'd thought it was a pivotal moment in the history of Pez.
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Post by tzarine on Nov 25, 2016 23:41:39 GMT -5
Pfefferminz to PEZ. Eduard Haas III invented PEZ in 1927, in Vienna, Austria. The name of the candy originated from the German word for peppermint, which happens to be “pfeffermintz.” Haas took the 'p,' 'e,' and 'z' from the German word to get the candy's name, PEZ.
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Post by groo on Nov 26, 2016 0:29:07 GMT -5
So you still buy that stuff? Then I, too, have learned something today. I think that it went off the market here around 30 years ago, but personally, I'm into Menthos.
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Post by sprite on Nov 27, 2016 12:24:05 GMT -5
i have learned that the crate which would solve all my storage issues does not fit into the space that needs solving.
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Post by Q-pee on Nov 27, 2016 13:35:31 GMT -5
Don't leave home without your phone.
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Post by Liiisa on Nov 27, 2016 17:44:27 GMT -5
Our current president-elect continues to surprise: he's even more corrupt and insane than I thought he was yesterday!
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Post by sprite on Nov 28, 2016 4:14:47 GMT -5
i've spent quite a bit of time over the last week trying to fill out a government .pdf form for a new employer.
today i learned that this form is no longer used.
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Post by Q-pee on Nov 28, 2016 5:51:34 GMT -5
Our current president-elect continues to surprise: he's even more corrupt and insane than I thought he was yesterday! I assume you've seen the Alec Baldwin twitter exchange with the orange one? Hilarious and on point.
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Post by Webs on Nov 28, 2016 14:44:48 GMT -5
These people are so fucking needy but godforbid you ask them for something.
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Post by Liiisa on Nov 28, 2016 20:44:58 GMT -5
Binge-watching hedgehog videos helps.
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Post by groo on Nov 29, 2016 1:31:06 GMT -5
Canned mangoes are absolutely no substitute for fresh mangoes.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Nov 29, 2016 1:34:47 GMT -5
The blue chairs used in the hall etc at LC's school will actually lock together to stay in rows.
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Post by sprite on Nov 29, 2016 4:35:10 GMT -5
yesterday i learned the technique that will make my tatting work. i then made my first perfect ring ever!
followed by 4 completely dud rings. will try again while watching tv tonight.
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Post by tzarine on Nov 29, 2016 17:42:02 GMT -5
dollywood is in danger bc of fire
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Post by Phar Lap on Nov 29, 2016 20:00:33 GMT -5
I learnt the reason why engagement/wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. Back in the day, the Romans believed the vein in this finger went straight to the heart, they called it the vena amoris - the love vein or vein of love and rings of affection were worn on this finger.
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Post by ozziegiraffe on Dec 3, 2016 4:35:35 GMT -5
So you still buy that stuff? Then I, too, have learned something today. I think that it went off the market here around 30 years ago, but personally, I'm into Menthos. They sell them at Coles in Goonellabah.
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Post by tzarine on Dec 4, 2016 0:14:19 GMT -5
someone gave tzarevich a starwars pez dispenser
The poinsettia is named after former congressman and ambassador Joel Poinsett, who introduced the plant to the United States in the 1800s.
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Post by sprite on Dec 5, 2016 10:51:50 GMT -5
since moving here, a couple of delivery people have called to check the address, saying what i've written isn't complete--even though it's what comes up when i type in the post code.
today, i learned from a taxi driver (who was waiting for me in the wrong place) that one side (mine) is "name of place" and the other is "name of place road." which helps--i think i know which house to visit to find the amazon pacakage which was supposedly delivered on saturday.
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Post by tzarine on Dec 5, 2016 23:33:39 GMT -5
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Post by sprite on Dec 13, 2016 8:57:18 GMT -5
those salty black morrocan olives that were so tasty in the tagine are not so nice reheated. keep them cold.
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Post by psw on Dec 13, 2016 17:23:50 GMT -5
A sad lesson: I went to a friend's funeral today and learned so much more about her life than I ever knew before. I'll miss her even more.
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Post by Liiisa on Dec 13, 2016 19:40:37 GMT -5
Aztec Death Whistle would be a great name for a rock band.
Sorry, I was too busy working to learn anything today. ;p
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Post by tzarine on Dec 14, 2016 19:20:31 GMT -5
liisa
absolutely
that i cant taste the difference between white & purple cauliflower
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Post by Liiisa on Dec 14, 2016 21:37:59 GMT -5
tzarine - I don't think there IS a difference in taste b/t white & purple cauliflower. It's just that the purple stuff is more psychedelic looking. I learned that Evernote - my favorite thing in the world - has a serious privacy issue now, and all the cool kids are fleeing from it in droves. so I've spent the evening learning about OneNote and becoming depressed. pero is unhelpful, he doesn't think I'm suffering near enough to merit my level of whining here. I mean he's right, but jeez
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Post by tzarine on Dec 16, 2016 21:22:26 GMT -5
liisa agree. will go back to the much cheaper white this custom jolabokalfld jolabokaflod.org/
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Post by tzarine on Jan 16, 2017 20:19:10 GMT -5
that i needed to get "wedding day skin"
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