What did you learn today TIL

[msslave]

No...No...No. You have nothing to be embarrassed about.

[Sarah_1964]

No...No...No. You have nothing to be embarrassed about.

I don't think I've ever been really embarrassed at being nude.

I have a picture of me in the bath, though, where I sure look shocked at being photographed.

[Pornhubby]

When Women Peed Into a Dish

With the layers of slips, dresses, and outerwear that comprised their ensemble in the 18th Century, having a traditional pee on a toilet required assistance. The clever problem-solvers of that era  came up with another method to relieve themselves. Instead of disrobing, they used a “bourdaloue” which was a small vessel that resembled a gravy boat to do their business.

Made of porcelain or metal, the bourdaloue had a handle at one end and was curved so that they resembled the curvature of the female anatomy. Because water closets had not been introduced yet, women would duck behind a curtain or slip into a dark hallway to relieve themselves. If they were wealthy, they would have a maid on hand to empty the pot after use.

[msslave]

Interesting. I never thought of the logistics with all those fancy dresses.
My wife was famous for creating fantastic Halloween costumes. One year I was Batman and she was the Penguin.

For her costume she used some thin foam rubber pasted to pinstripe fabric. Gave her the rounded figure of the Penguin. Was a hit at our annual party.

She also wore it to work for their Halloween celebration. So it was an all day affair. She ended up having to pee in a cup as the costume was too difficult to take off. She still laughs and tells others about her predicament.

[Potnoodles]

When Women Peed Into a Dish

Like we don't still do that, lol ........... [although nowadays I prefer something with a handle as my aim is poor ,haha]

Nicky x

[ObiDongKenobi]

That Cardinal Richelieu is credited with inventing the modern table knife.

[Pornhubby]

That Cardinal Richelieu is credited with inventing the modern table knife.

Richelieu is known as the inventor of the table knife. Annoyed by the bad manners that were commonly displayed at the dining table by users of sharp knives (who would often use them to pick their teeth), in 1637 Richelieu ordered that all of the knives on his dining table have their blades dulled and their tips rounded. The design quickly became popular throughout France and later spread to other countries.

[MintJulie]

Don't understand how UNCLE fits in the green category.

I was curious myself and googled it.

One blurb I read might trace back to your side of the pond, Obs....   "Another theory was that uncle was the Americanized version of the Irish word anacol, which means protection or safety."

and

"A more plausible explanation, though, dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. When young children of that era were attacked by bullies, they wouldn’t be set free until they uttered "Patrue, mi Patruissimo," or "Uncle, my best Uncle." At that time, the brother of one’s father was accorded almost the same level of status and power as one’s dad, so declaring the bully to be your “Best Uncle” was tantamount to granting him a title of respect."

[Pornhubby]

"A more plausible explanation, though, dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. When young children of that era were attacked by bullies, they wouldn’t be set free until they uttered "Patrue, mi Patruissimo," or "Uncle, my best Uncle." At that time, the brother of one’s father was accorded almost the same level of status and power as one’s dad, so declaring the bully to be your “Best Uncle” was tantamount to granting him a title of respect."

When I was a kid, a bully would twist your arm or finger until you yelled “Uncle!” to be released. Never knew that dated back to Roman times. But “Uncle!” means “I give up! You win!”

[msslave]

I always knew that it meant I give up. But for some reason my mind envisioned my favorite uncle. That always made for confusion in my little brain.

Thanks for taking time to unravel this for us Jules.

[Pornhubby]

The Arcane Texas Fact of the Day:

The man who led the University of Florida medical team that invented Gatorade, Dr. Robert Cade, was a Texan, having been born in San Antonio in 1927.  He went to Brackenridge High School, where he ran the mile in 4 minutes, 20 seconds ---- a great time for a high schooler in the  1940s. He served in the Navy during WW II and, after being discharged, enrolled in the University of Texas.  Robert  completed four years of undergraduate coursework in two calendar years, and graduated with his bachelor's degree in 1950. In 1953, he married Mary Strasburger, a nurse from Dallas, Texas. He got his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1954.   

Gatorade was created in 1965, by a team of scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine led by Dr. Cade. Gatorade has, so far, earned the University of Florida more than $200 million dollars in royalties. Dr. Cade passed away in 2007.

When I think about it, it makes sense. Who knows more about thirst than Texans? Nobody, that's who. 😉

[msslave]

I learned that I've been wrong about the dates of my dates of Army service. For years I thought I entered Army service October 28, 1965.

One of the first things the Army had us do was fill out a pre-printed postcard. All we had to do was put the date we arrived for training, sign it and address it to our parents.

One of my sisters sent a bunch of old family pictures and my card was with them. It showed I entered the Army on October 18th. I've been ten days off for many years.

Also as I recall, that's the only thing my parents heard from me the whole time I was in Basic Training.

[Potnoodles]

My family has come over from UK to visit for Xmas ,yey !

What did I learn today ?........................... I learnt that I am considered a " HOT GRANNY"!!!  [grandaughters 17 yr old b/friend]   wow !

Good for the ego or what !!

Nicky x

[ObiDongKenobi]

Let us know when you start dreaming about him like MJ does 

[Potnoodles]

Let us know when you start dreaming about him like MJ does 

Funny you should say that ,haha . Actually he is super fit  !!   { note to self ......Act your age Nicky !!!}

Nicky x

[Writers Bloque]

Today I learned.....

All of my relatives are batshit insane. The fact that they are allowed to wander downtown Cola free and unchecked is horrifying. I get a phone call from a cousin, that they are haggling with every small shop and store they go to, and tied up a coffee shop for almost an hour trying to get the "Perfect" cup of coffee. Luckily, none of them can pop up here at work, since I am not downtown.

I also learned that I have no more vacation days to burn for the next two years, minus the mandatory vacation days and holidays.

[Pornhubby]

TIL that, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.

Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.

We should have known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

[msslave]

 

Good one Toe and so true. Thanks for sharing such a great observation. May the jolly fat man be kind to you this coming New Year.

[msslave]

I just finished a great audio book, "The Red Queen". I'm sure there's a print version to.

Following the book, the reader interviewed the author. After a discussion about the book the author started asking the reader questions.

The author complimented the reader on how well he interpreted the various characters as they were written. The author asked how many times he'd read the book before recording it as he seemed to know the characters so well.

TIL...The reader told the author only once. The busy schedule only allowed time for one read before starting to record. I've listened to many audiobooks and the readers at always so proficient and do a great job of depicting the various characters, man or women with just a slight change in inflection. Makes me even more impressed with all the books I've listened to over the years.

[Pornhubby]

TIL that the term “hooker” originated in NYC. Corlears Hook was a well-known Red Light District in the early 19th century on the lower east side of Manhattan. The port was reportedly often full of criminals, thieves and prostitutes. The term “hooker” referred to women prostituting themselves at Corlears Hook.