The "I Learned Something New Today" Thread

[Purple Nurple]

THIS THREAD IS INTENDED FOR SHARING THE NEW THINGS YOU LEARN EACH DAY, NOT TEACHING FACTIODS.

They say you learn something new every day. I figured I'd start a thread where we can post something we are pretty darn sure no one else knows. Please be selective in your posts and teach us something new each day. Try only using this thread for something YOU LEARNED TODAY. Dont fill this thread up with endless things you know that you think others dont. I'll start.

In 1943 the Eagles and Steelers merged to form the Steagles!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steagles

[MsMarvel73]

Martin Van Buren was the first US President with American citizenship.

[Bltravens]

Well I am a history nerd, particularly of antiquity and the two world wars.

When World War 2 ended, Canada had the 3rd largest surface fleet and the 4th largest air force in the entire world. More than 1 million Canadians would serve in uniform by wars end, with the countries population being a measly 11 million.

[Purple Nurple]

You both learned that today? This isn't starting well, lol.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1326057459' post='938956']
You both learned that today? This isn't starting well, lol.
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Ha! I totally missed that part in the title.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1326057778' post='938965']

Ha! I totally missed that part in the title.
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All good, buddy.

[codizzle]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' timestamp='1326057128' post='938943']
Martin Van Buren was the first US President with American citizenship.
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Ha me n a buddy were just talking about this the other day.. Back in college we had a random discussion about this.. Some people believe buren was and some John Tyler because he was born in 1790 after the end of the War for Independence. I agree with your post

[codizzle]

Don't know how many people would know this but it isn't exactly common knowledge..
The only place in the US that produces gem-quality diamonds is in a state park in Arkansas.
You can go pay a cover charge and mine away and keep what u find

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='codizzle' timestamp='1326058478' post='938980']
Ha me n a buddy were just talking about this the other day.. Back in college we had a random discussion about this.. Some people believe buren was and some John Tyler because he was born in 1790 after the end of the War for Independence. I agree with your post
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Van Buren was born in 1786. And Van Buren was President #8 and His Accidency was #10.


And I am going to learn you guys a bunch of stuff (none of which I learned TODAY yes Nurp I am ignoring that caveat..but I did learns it)!!!

Ok WITHOUT GOOGLING or any other sort of looking up, name the three former Presidents who ran after their Presidential terms as third-party candidates.

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1326057459' post='938956']
You both learned that today? This isn't starting well, lol.
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I am ignoring the 'today' part, thanks. The thread title says 'Learn Something'

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[cursona pirate]

i learned that there was a steagles football team.... jk..
i learned how to make the timeline thingy on facebook!

[darklight1216]

The nation of Russia is so large that it used to cover 11 time zones until the Russian government decided to remove two of them. Despite their abundance of space, the country has a population less than half the size of the United States (around 140 mil or so).

[MsMarvel73]

Oh wait...I did actually learn something today

Platypus saliva is poisonous. And apparently enough that a bite can put a person in the hospital.

No getting bitten by Platypi, y'all!

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' timestamp='1326059043' post='939001']



I am ignoring the 'today' part, thanks. The thread title says 'Learn Something'

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Please don't ignore the point of this thread or I'll retitle it "the annoying paravensgirl annoying factoid thread"

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1326060372' post='939046']
Please don't ignore the point of this thread or I'll retitle it "[b]the annoying paravensgirl annoying factoid thread" [/b][img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/wink.png[/img]
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Sweet! I'd be honored!

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='darklight1216' timestamp='1326060208' post='939040']
The nation of Russia is so large that it used to cover 11 time zones until the Russian government decided to remove two of them. Despite their abundance of space, the country has a population less than half the size of the United States (around 140 mil or so).
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Can you please rename this thread appropriately? It's supposed to be strictly things we LEARNED NEW TODAY, lol.

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1326060602' post='939057']
Can you please rename this thread appropriately? It's supposed to be strictly things we LEARNED NEW TODAY, lol.
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YOU are NO FUN! My participation in this thread ceases as of this moment (and I'm sure that will make ya happy, Nurp)!

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' timestamp='1326060753' post='939061']


YOU are NO FUN! My participation in this thread ceases as of this moment (and I'm sure that will make ya happy, Nurp)!
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Water boarding is no fun. I just learned how to do it TODAY!

[BloodRaven]

The right hand man of Joan of Arc was a distinguished knight called Gilles de Rais, he was also one of the most sadistic and prolific child serial killers in history.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1326061221' post='939081']
The right hand man of Joan of Arc was a distinguished knight called Gilles de Rais, he was also one of the most sadistic and prolific child serial killers in history.
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Ew.

[codizzle]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' timestamp='1326058948' post='938994']



Van Buren was born in 1786. And Van Buren was President #8 and His Accidency was #10.



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Van buren was born in 1782..
And yea Harrison was 9 but he was older.... Born in the 1770's

[codizzle]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' timestamp='1326058948' post='938994']



Van Buren was born in 1786. And Van Buren was President #8 and His Accidency was #10.


And I am going to learn you guys a bunch of stuff (none of which I learned TODAY yes Nurp I am ignoring that caveat..but I did learns it)!!!

Ok WITHOUT GOOGLING or any other sort of looking up, name the three former Presidents who ran after their Presidential terms as third-party candidates.
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And on ur question.. I have no idea but I'll guess lol..
Tyler Fillmore and Taft

[Clutch Ravens]

Today I learned that 200-year-old politics is perhaps the most boring subject ever.

[cursona pirate]

Today i learned that you should never stop believing thanks to Tim Tebow the 2nd son of god! I also learned you can beat Big Ben even with the refs with him.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='cursona pirate' timestamp='1326076722' post='940274']
Today i learned that you should never stop believing thanks to Tim Tebow the 2nd son of god! I also learned you can beat Big Ben even with the refs with him.
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Thank you for being a good sheep, lol.

[Purple Punishment]

I learned that only the Dovhakiin can defeat Alduin

[1/28/01]

I learned today Coolio can cook a silly little lemon custard cake!!

[cursona pirate]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1326076874' post='940281']
Thank you for being a good sheep, lol.
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BAA!!!

[cobrajet]

Those that know me on here know my wife (who is from Pittsburgh) is a die hard Steelers fan. She is very superstitious and has to wear her Jersey,Terrible Towel, Steelers' socks, shoes etc. etc. for every game. She got a Steelers gift from a Ravens fan. It was a Steelers garden gnome and after the next Steelers loss, she thought there was a curse on it and hid it away, she is that superstitious. Anyway tonight, my young step-sons were rooting for the Broncos and just before the start of OT they were doing their impressions of Tebow kneeling on the sidelines called, "tebowing." Well my wife sees them doing it and says, "You guys are doing it wrong." Then she gets down on one knee and shows them the right way, while in all her Steeler garb from head to toe. I said, you just jinxed yourself and she looks at me and turns white. Of course, we all saw what happened 11 seconds later. I learned today that "Miss Superstitious' can have her mind blown. Yes, she is blaming herself for her beloved Steelers losing. It is freaking her out and I am still LMAO!

All night long I have been say to her, "I still can't believe you did that!" and loving every minute of it.

[Purple Nurple]

LMAO. Now this thread is getting some wheels under it.