Chris- Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 This is a thread to discuss what we have learned today (whatever day that may be). Today while reading the fabulous SPQR by Mary Beard (which I have been woefully slow getting into), I learned about the legend of Romulus and Remus, who were said to have been suckled by a wolf after being left for dead (it's thought that detail may be rooted in the Latin word 'lupa', which means wolf, but was also slang for a prostitute, i.e. they were cared for by a whore). I also learned about Rome's original roots as a city of asylum and the rape of the Sabines (which the Romans needed to grow the city). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I learned that this exists! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I learned that in Disobedience Rachel Weisz spits into Rachel McAdams' mouth in a sex scene and it's very, as the kids call it, hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The def star Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I have learned that Kylie Jenner is worth $900 million!?!! I mean how the fuck is that even possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 minute ago, The def star said: I have learned that Kylie Jenner is worth $900 million!?!! I mean how the fuck is that even possible Because her cosmetics company which is the fastest growing cosmetics company in the world is worth $800 million, has no other employees, no capital and she has 100% ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 https://www.gofundme.com/let039s-get-kylie-jenner-to-a-billion Quote Kylie Jenner was on the cover of Forbes Magazine today for having a net worth of 900 million dollars, which is heartbreaking. I don't want to live in a world where Kylie Jenner doesn't have a billion dollars. WE MUST RAISE 100 MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP HER GET TO A BILLION, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. $2,024 of $100.0M goal D1P to the rescue! @SFLUFAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Anyone who thinks it’s good that one of the Jenners is almost a billionaire gets the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: Anyone who thinks it’s good that one of the Jenners is almost a billionaire gets the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Remarkableriots said: Because her cosmetics company which is the fastest growing cosmetics company in the world is worth $800 million, has no other employees, no capital and she has 100% ownership. JFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Just now, best3444 said: JFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Remarkableriots said: Jesus fucking Christ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I learned @johnnyis a racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 How to make vegan cheese...though I do not want to tread that path. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 my brain is exploding with knowledge right now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 5 hours ago, gamer.tv said: How to make vegan cheese...though I do not want to tread that path. Soy or almond cheese maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Often times, things I didn't want to know about Trump. More positively, I've developed a new approach for online learning of visual representation and memory encoding that is aimed at being much more sample efficient for use on a robot. Technically, I've been developing this idea over the past few days. Still needs testing. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, legend said: Often times, things I didn't want to know about Trump. More positively, I've developed a new approach for online learning of visual representation and memory encoding that is aimed at being much more sample efficient for use in my programming. Technically, I've been reprogramming myself over the past few days. Still needs testing. We'll see how it goes puny humans. fixed it for you! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I've been reading War on Peace by the journalist Ronan Farrow. A very fascinating look at the history of American diplomacy and its decline in recent years. So I'm learning all kinds of shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Jason is racist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, Remarkableriots said: Jason is racist Ya don’t say ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 PSA: You Have a Second Brain Deep in Your Butt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 9 hours ago, RedSoxFan9 said: PSA: You Have a Second Brain Deep in Your Butt My prediction: Not a brain. They just mean you have a large bundle of neurons responsible for controlling some subsystems. Article content: "Okay, not a literal brain — more of an autonomous matrix of millions of neurons that can, somehow, control intestinal muscle movements without any help from your central nervous system" The internet is getting lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 You can have a misleading title as long as you have an awesome graphic to back it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephManderley Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Did some web-based training as part of the onboarding for my new job. It wasn't very exciting, but I understand how to do my job a little better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 That I'm gay for pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I learned that @best3444 is a savage who takes dumps that makes his toilet back up and overflow all the while his cat watches the entire episode play out. Take that back. I learned that yesterday. Today I learned he was gay for pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 17 hours ago, RedSoxFan9 said: PSA: You Have a Second Brain Deep in Your Butt So my butt really DOES know when I'm home and thus starts relaxing the sphincter a little too early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Today I learned (again, and in a most painful) that no matter how much blood, sweat, and tears you put into making a bad plan work, in the end, its still a bad plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Biggie said: I learned that @best3444 is a savage who takes dumps that makes his toilet back up and overflow all the while his cat watches the entire episode play out. Take that back. I learned that yesterday. Today I learned he was gay for pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 You can look up people you don’t like on yelp and see their awful feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 I learned that the Amish population is over 300,000 strong, and that it grew nearly 150% from 1992 to 2007 (compared to the US population growth rate of 23%). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, Chris- said: I learned that the Amish population is over 300,000 strong, and that it grew nearly 150% from 1992 to 2007 (compared to the US population growth rate of 23%). The Amish be getting there freak on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Not so much today, but over the weekend I started my Teaching English as a Foreign Language course. 20 hours of the basics behind grammar, lesson plans, how to deliver a lesson and classroom management. Now just 12 modules to complete in the next 5 months and I'll be qualified (with the intention of a) making my teaching application stronger b) give me the chance of helping refugee's/migrants within the UK with their English) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 That I'm a hardcore butt pirate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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