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Title: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: swissmate on September 13, 2012, 05:04:43 PM Post some interesting stuff that not everybody knows.
I'll start: -Hollow columns are more resistant against torsion than solid columns. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: JoelKatz on September 13, 2012, 05:33:09 PM The Statue of Liberty was originally going to be a gift for Egypt (controlled by England at the time) but due to circumstances that are still unclear at this time, the French wound up giving it to the United States instead.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: swissmate on September 13, 2012, 05:51:23 PM -Hollow columns are more resistant against torsion than solid columns. How can that be? Citation appreciated!If you know some maths try to get it with the help of this. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torsion_constant Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 13, 2012, 06:32:23 PM If one farts consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy needed for Phinnaeus Gage to post.
Wait, that can't be right! http://www.pagetutor.com/jokebreak/091.html ~Bruno~ Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: the_thing on September 13, 2012, 08:03:38 PM If one farts consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy needed for Phinnaeus Gage to post. Wait, that can't be right! http://www.pagetutor.com/jokebreak/091.html ~Bruno~ Quote Starfish don't have brains. LOL!Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: benjamindees on September 13, 2012, 10:22:31 PM LOST, Tron, and Prometheus all had some of the same writers and producers.
I knew this simply from watching them. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 13, 2012, 11:01:00 PM Days of Being Wild is considered to be the first film made by Wong Kar-Wai that established that indescribable and delicious style of filmmaking that found its way into his subsequent works, such as Chungking Express, Fallen Angels, In the Mood for Love and 2046.
Days of Being Wild: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cExEkJjyD8 Chungking Express: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7yez4lXjBI Fallen Angels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZda7nWftQI In the Mood for Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRQqksluZk 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePU0KP5vHfo Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 14, 2012, 01:07:06 AM The Wizard of Oz is based, in part, on a true story. I heard this on Paul Harvey in the early 80's.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: LoweryCBS on September 14, 2012, 01:14:58 AM The Wizard of Oz is based, in part, on a true story. I heard this on Paul Harvey in the early 80's. William Jennings Bryan & The Cross of Gold speech. Notably, Oz = oz. as in ounce; Yellow Brick Road, etc. Even has a straw man (argument) http://prosperityuk.com/2001/01/a-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-a-monetary-reform-parable/ (http://prosperityuk.com/2001/01/a-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-a-monetary-reform-parable/) Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 14, 2012, 01:43:24 AM The Wizard of Oz is based, in part, on a true story. I heard this on Paul Harvey in the early 80's. William Jennings Bryan & The Cross of Gold speech. Notably, Oz = oz. as in ounce; Yellow Brick Road, etc. Even has a straw man (argument) http://prosperityuk.com/2001/01/a-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-a-monetary-reform-parable/ (http://prosperityuk.com/2001/01/a-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-a-monetary-reform-parable/) That's it, but Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story" broadcast made me smile at the time. ~Bruno~ Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 03:41:18 AM In the simultaneously creepy yet beautiful film Let Me In, with Chloe Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee, there are a number of instances of metaphorical subtext which play out via reflections in reflective surfaces and song lyrics playing on a radio which synchronize with action on screen.
Specifically, there are three instances of secondary storytelling occurring in reflective surfaces. With regard to songs playing on a radio, there is one line from one song, and four lines from another song which happen to give supplemental information to the exact shot each lyric is timed with. These are hardly noticed upon the first or second viewing, but begin to become evident through repeated viewings. It is an excellent film, not just for the above reasons, but also because of the beautiful soundtrack, wonderful acting, and intriguing story. Clip from the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZ671P3u0o Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 04:55:19 AM The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress entered service in 1955. The U.S. Air Force intends to keep it in service until at least 2045. That's 90 years. They may extend that time frame.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 07:04:10 AM Notice that the Cranberries song is actually being sung in Cantonese by Faye Wong, who debuted in the film Chungking Express: She's the one in the video: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=109258.msg1189022#msg1189022
And then notice the montage of her as she appears here in 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ZKzBc6QTY . The beautiful music (Adagio) is the theme for 2046, but the film has other memorable songs, such as Siboney, by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNl_8VSmYu8 Little known fact: Brigitte Lin's last scene in Chungking Express was her last scene ever in her career as an actress, and about a minute or so later in the film, Faye Wong's first moment ever as an actress occurs in the film. Bonus tidbit: Brigitte Lin also appeared in Ashes of Time, and while that film was being made (by Wong Kar-Wai), it was decided they needed a break, so they banged out Chungking Express in a couple of months and then went back to filming Ashes of Time (later released as Ashes of Time Redux): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saHxm_md60c Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: cadillac on September 14, 2012, 11:21:32 AM It would take 20 minutes for all the world's human urine produced in a day to flow over Niagara Falls.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 14, 2012, 11:28:36 AM It would take 20 minutes for all the world's human urine produced in a day to flow over Niagara Falls. That puts a stop to my idea. Anybody want to buy a barrel with a Bitcoin logo on it? ~Cackling Bear~ Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 04:09:27 PM Gummy Bears are made from cow hooves.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: thebaron on September 14, 2012, 04:11:13 PM Gummy Bears are made from cow hooves. I guess that goes with anything made with gelatin. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 04:12:36 PM Gummy Bears are made from cow hooves. I guess that goes with anything made with gelatin. Yep. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: thebaron on September 14, 2012, 04:24:02 PM The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress entered service in 1955. The U.S. Air Force intends to keep it in service until at least 2045. That's 90 years. They may extend that time frame. I've wondered for awhile now how those things have lasted so long. Considering there's been so many plane crashes where metal fatigue was involved. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 04:32:34 PM The animated film Horton Hears a Who gives a little tribute to 2001: A Space Odyssey. And it's not just the music. It's the music combined with what's happening in the scene where the mayor of Whoville goes to the dentist. A large needle is attempting to be inserted into his mouth, which of course is the metaphor for one of the most beautiful and famous scenes in cinema history.
As for the scene in Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, you haven't seen it properly unless you've scene it at 1080p (Blu-ray) in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio on a proper 1080p display, or in the theater projected via 70mm. More importantly, it's important to imagine it's 1968. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were there, among others, and the movies they made exist because of that. Dentist scene in Horton Hears a Who: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9OUrAHWOME The relevant scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpvOUnz4T7Q EDIT: changed the 2001 clip to the one I meant. So beautiful... Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 05:45:26 PM Apparently nobody here likes films.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 07:57:31 PM The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress entered service in 1955. The U.S. Air Force intends to keep it in service until at least 2045. That's 90 years. They may extend that time frame. I've wondered for awhile now how those things have lasted so long. Considering there's been so many plane crashes where metal fatigue was involved. As far as I can tell, the last B-52s were produced no later than 1962 or 1963. They must have a rigorous inspection schedule (obviously) and standard procedures and infrastructure for airframe repair. No matter what, it's rather mind boggling. Apparently nobody here likes films. Still trying to confirm this, one way or another. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: malevolent on September 14, 2012, 08:10:13 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruya
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_paper_orientation Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 08:30:40 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_paper_orientation Over. For this simple reason: Over makes it easier to visually locate and to grasp the loose end. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: benjamindees on September 14, 2012, 08:45:35 PM Apparently, so I am told, there exist "people" who prefer to wipe sitting down. From the front. Initial research indicates it could be up to half the population.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 14, 2012, 09:06:08 PM The Romans invented concrete. That's why their ancient structures still stand, such as the Pantheon. The also had zoning laws and building codes. Four story apartment buildings were common.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: johnwhitestar on September 14, 2012, 09:27:34 PM A lot of btc traders are secretly trying hard to make more fiat, even if they publicly despise it. :)
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: c4n10 on September 15, 2012, 04:52:53 AM the plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces (aglets) were created by the government for a nefarious purpose...
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: goodlord666 on September 15, 2012, 07:12:53 PM During World War Two the only elephant in Berlin was killed by the first bomb dropped by the allies.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: AndrewBUD on September 15, 2012, 07:14:38 PM If you cut the top off of a marijuana plant, two tops will grow :)
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: goodlord666 on September 15, 2012, 07:23:30 PM If you cut the top off of a marijuana plant, two tops will grow :) Leading to exponential growth!! Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: CJGoodings on September 15, 2012, 07:26:10 PM My pee pee itches.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: the_thing on September 15, 2012, 07:38:39 PM If you cut the top off of a marijuana plant, two tops will grow :) Leading to exponential growth!! Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: amencon on September 15, 2012, 08:32:17 PM Apparently nobody here likes films. Still trying to confirm this, one way or another. I like films as far as their ability to entertain me while I watch them. I don't stay for the credits and it's extremely rare I'm interested in cast interviews or "the making of" specials. I also have 0 interest in the actors/writers/producers etc in any context other than them putting on an enjoyable performance for me. Similarly I don't care about bands either. I like some collections of sounds and not others and I judge them on a case by case basis regardless of the particulars involved in creating them. There are some interesting people involved in making movies and music I'm sure, but they're strangers and if I'm going to spend time or energy on people, overall I'd rather it be people I have real relationships with. The background to the making of a movie is about as intriguing to me as the history behind the company that produces the napkins I use to wipe bacon grease off my face (either might potentially make for a great story, which is something I do enjoy). Not that I'm intending to put down movie buffs, I just don't "get it" I suppose. Though I doubt this helps you much since historically I've noticed not many share my position on these types of things. While we're on the topic I actually find credits at the beginning of a movie rather insulting. Each day I use my car to drive to work. My car does more for me than any individual movie has and exists due to the hard work and ingenuity of many people, and yet I don't have sit bored watching a list of names involved in the project before starting the ignition each time. It's only showbiz people with ego large enough to think that everyone should have to see their names scroll by before consuming their product. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Atlas on September 15, 2012, 08:38:44 PM Some people will help you so they can have a sense of power over you and your success.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: tpantlik on September 15, 2012, 08:52:47 PM Apparently nobody here likes films. In the "Blade Runner" movie in the scene where Deckard is flying with the hoover-car is used a real movie model of Milenium Falco starship from Star Wars as a roof of the skyscraper. :D Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 15, 2012, 10:16:55 PM Apparently nobody here likes films. Still trying to confirm this, one way or another. I like films as far as their ability to entertain me while I watch them. I don't stay for the credits and it's extremely rare I'm interested in cast interviews or "the making of" specials. I also have 0 interest in the actors/writers/producers etc in any context other than them putting on an enjoyable performance for me. Similarly I don't care about bands either. I like some collections of sounds and not others and I judge them on a case by case basis regardless of the particulars involved in creating them. There are some interesting people involved in making movies and music I'm sure, but they're strangers and if I'm going to spend time or energy on people, overall I'd rather it be people I have real relationships with. The background to the making of a movie is about as intriguing to me as the history behind the company that produces the napkins I use to wipe bacon grease off my face (either might potentially make for a great story, which is something I do enjoy). Not that I'm intending to put down movie buffs, I just don't "get it" I suppose. Though I doubt this helps you much since historically I've noticed not many share my position on these types of things. While we're on the topic I actually find credits at the beginning of a movie rather insulting. Each day I use my car to drive to work. My car does more for me than any individual movie has and exists due to the hard work and ingenuity of many people, and yet I don't have sit bored watching a list of names involved in the project before starting the ignition each time. It's only showbiz people with ego large enough to think that everyone should have to see their names scroll by before consuming their product. I think you've misconstrued the concept of being a movie buff. It's not about following the actors, directors, etc. It's just so not that. Let me try and explain: You said: I like films as far as their ability to entertain me while I watch them. That's all there is to it. As a movie buff, I provided several links to films, with little known facts that other people likely don't know, hence the opportunity to post in this thread - also simultaneously sharing films which are entertaining, enjoyable to watch, etc. The little known facts are about enjoyable moments or enjoyable feelings or enjoyable synchronizations of music and visuals, etc. Everything about being a movie buff is about getting as much enjoyment out of the film as possible, or... By knowing the director or actor, you then have a means of finding more films which will give you a similar quality or experience. If one film was great, then another by the same director might be great too, especially if he has a certain quality. As regards actors, you will typically find that enjoying a film actually has a lot to do with simply liking the actor or not. Finding other films with the same actors often yields good results. As you have said, it makes no sense to care too much about the actor's real world personas or the director's real world persona, except in as much as how successful it is in helping you track down other movies. Soundtracks and visuals merged together often yield an amazing experience. As an example, Wong Kar-Wai often creates a dreamy/swooney experience as he merges very beautiful cinematography with beautiful soundtracks, hence the reason for posting the following links earlier. Watch them, and you'll understand: 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePU0KP5vHfo In the Mood for Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRQqksluZk Fallen Angels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZda7nWftQI Chungking Express: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7yez4lXjBI Days of Being Wild: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cExEkJjyD8 In my post about the film Let Me In, the appreciation is analogous to appreciating a literary form of storytelling in prose, and through repeated viewings (or readings), one can gain additional enjoyment. See this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=109258.msg1189556#msg1189556 And a clip from the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZ671P3u0o Regarding the last scene of Briggite Lin and the first scene of Faye Wong, the meta info adds a unique twist to the story by analogy. Knowledge of it is unnecessary, except perhaps for those who enjoyed the film and wish to use the actress's career trajectory to locate other films, which of course is beneficial to those who like films and seek films to watch. As for Faye Wong's singing, it is so amazing, that one barely notices the the Cranberries cover is being sung in Cantonese! It's simply a beautiful thing to hear and worth pointing out. See this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=109258.msg1189894#msg1189894 Regarding Adagio, Syboney and 2046, it's simply a pointer to the pleasures of watching a pairing of beautiful music and a visually beautiful film. Surely you can appreciate such things, since you seek enjoyment when watching films: Adagio in 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ZKzBc6QTY Siboney, by Connie Francis in 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNl_8VSmYu8 Regarding tributes to a film, within another film: They're typically made to pay homage to a great film, thus a clue that such film is a candidate to put on your list to watch, for purposes of pure enjoyment. Furthermore, it's pleasurable to notice them. The tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9OUrAHWOME The film being paid homage to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpvOUnz4T7Q In closing, I can only say that by following these things, I have discovered new films to watch that have given me great pleasure and enriched my life. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: thebaron on September 16, 2012, 02:16:29 AM Hills really get in the way of trying to run a pirate radio station.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: amencon on September 16, 2012, 02:24:20 AM Apparently nobody here likes films. Still trying to confirm this, one way or another. I like films as far as their ability to entertain me while I watch them. I don't stay for the credits and it's extremely rare I'm interested in cast interviews or "the making of" specials. I also have 0 interest in the actors/writers/producers etc in any context other than them putting on an enjoyable performance for me. Similarly I don't care about bands either. I like some collections of sounds and not others and I judge them on a case by case basis regardless of the particulars involved in creating them. There are some interesting people involved in making movies and music I'm sure, but they're strangers and if I'm going to spend time or energy on people, overall I'd rather it be people I have real relationships with. The background to the making of a movie is about as intriguing to me as the history behind the company that produces the napkins I use to wipe bacon grease off my face (either might potentially make for a great story, which is something I do enjoy). Not that I'm intending to put down movie buffs, I just don't "get it" I suppose. Though I doubt this helps you much since historically I've noticed not many share my position on these types of things. While we're on the topic I actually find credits at the beginning of a movie rather insulting. Each day I use my car to drive to work. My car does more for me than any individual movie has and exists due to the hard work and ingenuity of many people, and yet I don't have sit bored watching a list of names involved in the project before starting the ignition each time. It's only showbiz people with ego large enough to think that everyone should have to see their names scroll by before consuming their product. I think you've misconstrued the concept of being a movie buff. It's not about following the actors, directors, etc. It's just so not that. Let me try and explain: You said: I like films as far as their ability to entertain me while I watch them. That's all there is to it. As a movie buff, I provided several links to films, with little known facts that other people likely don't know, hence the opportunity to post in this thread - also simultaneously sharing films which are entertaining, enjoyable to watch, etc. The little known facts are about enjoyable moments or enjoyable feelings or enjoyable synchronizations of music and visuals, etc. Everything about being a movie buff is about getting as much enjoyment out of the film as possible, or... By knowing the director or actor, you then have a means of finding more films which will give you a similar quality or experience. If one film was great, then another by the same director might be great too, especially if he has a certain quality. As regards actors, you will typically find that enjoying a film actually has a lot to do with simply liking the actor or not. Finding other films with the same actors often yields good results. As you have said, it makes no sense to care too much about the actor's real world personas or the director's real world persona, except in as much as how successful it is in helping you track down other movies. Soundtracks and visuals merged together often yield an amazing experience. As an example, Wong Kar-Wai often creates a dreamy/swooney experience as he merges very beautiful cinematography with beautiful soundtracks, hence the reason for posting the following links earlier. Watch them, and you'll understand: 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePU0KP5vHfo In the Mood for Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRQqksluZk Fallen Angels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZda7nWftQI Chungking Express: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7yez4lXjBI Days of Being Wild: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cExEkJjyD8 In my post about the film Let Me In, the appreciation is analogous to appreciating a literary form of storytelling in prose, and through repeated viewings (or readings), one can gain additional enjoyment. See this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=109258.msg1189556#msg1189556 And a clip from the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZ671P3u0o Regarding the last scene of Briggite Lin and the first scene of Faye Wong, the meta info adds a unique twist to the story by analogy. Knowledge of it is unnecessary, except perhaps for those who enjoyed the film and wish to use the actress's career trajectory to locate other films, which of course is beneficial to those who like films and seek films to watch. As for Faye Wong's singing, it is so amazing, that one barely notices the the Cranberries cover is being sung in Cantonese! It's simply a beautiful thing to hear and worth pointing out. See this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=109258.msg1189894#msg1189894 Regarding Adagio, Syboney and 2046, it's simply a pointer to the pleasures of watching a pairing of beautiful music and a visually beautiful film. Surely you can appreciate such things, since you seek enjoyment when watching films: Adagio in 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ZKzBc6QTY Siboney, by Connie Francis in 2046: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNl_8VSmYu8 Regarding tributes to a film, within another film: They're typically made to pay homage to a great film, thus a clue that such film is a candidate to put on your list to watch, for purposes of pure enjoyment. Furthermore, it's pleasurable to notice them. The tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9OUrAHWOME The film being paid homage to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpvOUnz4T7Q In closing, I can only say that by following these things, I have discovered new films to watch that have given me great pleasure and enriched my life. Fair enough. It's probably more that I just saw an opportunity to rant a bit. I have known plenty of people that like to drone on and on about what this director's motivation for this or that scene was or where the inspiration for this or that came from and why it makes that clip of video more important, this usually kills any enjoyment I once felt for said film, kind of like taking notes for a book report ruined any enjoyment of reading many great novels back when I was in school. Since your posts were all about movies and you were asking if anyone "liked" movies I sort of assumed you meant "liked" in that way. I think most people really like watching movies in general. I'll go back and give your posts another look. I do always appreciate good tips on movies to check out. As for actors I usually use them more as a negative warning indicator for a movie (say anything with Tyler Perry attached to it etc.). However there have been countless movies I've really liked that had no actors I recognized at all. I dislike it when an actor plays a role well and builds a reputation, but then wants to branch out and "grow", then sometimes you watch a movie based on the actor and in a small way feel ripped off when it sucks because he/she didn't stick to what they were good at. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: AndrewBUD on September 16, 2012, 02:27:41 AM Apparently nobody here likes films. Thanks to you I found a new movie to get for my son, "Horton Hears a who" ty Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 16, 2012, 04:07:16 AM I have known plenty of people that like to drone on and on about what this director's motivation for this or that scene was or where the inspiration for this or that came from and why it makes that clip of video more important, this usually kills any enjoyment I once felt for said film, kind of like taking notes for a book report ruined any enjoyment of reading many great novels back when I was in school. Since your posts were all about movies and you were asking if anyone "liked" movies I sort of assumed you meant "liked" in that way. I think most people really like watching movies in general. My question was indeed not about whether people like trivia about films, but whether people enjoyed the experience of watching films. However, since I know stuff about films, and this thread proposes that one share information that others likely aren't aware of, the natural thing to do is to post some trivia about a film, director, etc., and then by extension, post the relevant video clip. It's all about sharing, really. Quote I'll go back and give your posts another look. I do always appreciate good tips on movies to check out. Please do. Quote As for actors I usually use them more as a negative warning indicator for a movie (say anything with Tyler Perry attached to it etc.). However there have been countless movies I've really liked that had no actors I recognized at all. I dislike it when an actor plays a role well and builds a reputation, but then wants to branch out and "grow", then sometimes you watch a movie based on the actor and in a small way feel ripped off when it sucks because he/she didn't stick to what they were good at. I don't disagree with your points here at all. For example, I bet until my posts here, you've never heard of Faye Wong. But ultimately, when we watch films, we become aware of the actors/actresses in that film, and then it's only natural to see what else they've been in. I happen to like Carey Mulligan and I happen to like Michael Fassbender. Fassbender happens to play different roles in different movies. Consider Hunger, X-Men: First Class, Jane Eyre, Prometheus, Inglourious Basterds... Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 16, 2012, 04:17:37 AM Did you know that there are a few films that qualify as avant-garde existentialism? Existentialism is slightly open to interpretation, but we can think of it as the notion of existence and one's identity. In particular, there are two notable films from the Japanese sixties which I'm thinking about.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: thebaron on September 16, 2012, 06:14:14 AM Burger King sausage patties are deep fried.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 16, 2012, 07:51:24 AM Apparently nobody here likes films. In the "Blade Runner" movie in the scene where Deckard is flying with the hoover-car is used a real movie model of Milenium Falco starship from Star Wars as a roof of the skyscraper. :D I haven't seen that movie in an eternity. I really should watch it again, given its status. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: tpantlik on September 16, 2012, 01:03:38 PM Apparently nobody here likes films. In the "Blade Runner" movie in the scene where Deckard is flying with the hoover-car is used a real movie model of Milenium Falco starship from Star Wars as a roof of the skyscraper. :D I haven't seen that movie in an eternity. I really should watch it again, given its status. http://www.brmovie.com/Locations/Falcon.htm (http://www.brmovie.com/Locations/Falcon.htm) - here it is explained Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: AndrewBUD on September 16, 2012, 01:16:50 PM My wife loves it when I talk dirty to her :D
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Blind on September 16, 2012, 01:30:48 PM My wife loves it when I talk dirty to her :D You seem to have missed title of this thread. We know it. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: goodlord666 on September 16, 2012, 05:06:42 PM My wife loves it when I talk dirty to her :D You seem to have missed title of this thread. We know it. I'd tip you for that one. But no address... Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: dancupid on September 16, 2012, 05:13:23 PM My mother had a black boyfriend before she met my dad (1960s England) - makes me a little proud and tearful.
Though now she's old and racist. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 16, 2012, 05:53:35 PM Burger King sausage patties are deep fried. A couple of weeks ago, I was at McDonald's and watched the guy deep fry two burgers for my $.99 sandwiches. ~Bruno~ Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: the_thing on September 16, 2012, 06:31:24 PM My mother had a black boyfriend before she met my dad (1960s England) - makes me a little proud and tearful. Why does it make you proud? What does it even have to do with you?Though now she's old and racist. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: swissmate on September 16, 2012, 06:48:38 PM Shakespeare invented words such as assasination and cold-blooded.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 16, 2012, 06:58:06 PM Shakespeare invented words such as assasination and cold-blooded. ...and fuck. I guess I was wrong, thanks to now searching Wikipedia. Quote While Shakespeare never used the term explicitly; he hinted at it in comic scenes in a few plays. The Merry Wives of Windsor (IV.i) contains the expression focative case (see vocative case). In Henry V (IV.iv), Pistol threatens to firk (strike) a soldier, a euphemism for fuck. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: goodlord666 on September 16, 2012, 07:24:03 PM Globe Unity was formed in autumn 1966 with a commission received by Alexander von Schlippenbach from the Berlin Jazz Festival.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on September 16, 2012, 08:58:45 PM Super Glue was invented by accident--twice.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Blind on September 17, 2012, 12:36:00 AM Super Glue was invented by accident--twice. Three times actually, third time while masturbating in a hot bath. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Raoul Duke on September 17, 2012, 12:51:58 AM Rizla papers are not exactly rizla.
The name come from the material used to produce the paper, riz(rice), and the family name of the manufacturer, Lacroix(la+). If you take a closer look at the package you'll see Rizla+, the + meaning cross(croix). The real name is Riz Lacroix (Rice Lacroix), but everybody calls it Rizla lol OH, so much useless knowledge... lol Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Blind on September 17, 2012, 01:16:55 AM Rizla papers are not exactly rizla. The name come from the material used to produce the paper, riz(rice), and the family name of the manufacturer, Lacroix(la+). If you take a closer look at the package you'll see Rizla+, the + meaning cross(croix). The real name is Riz Lacroix (Rice Lacroix), but everybody calls it Rizla lol OH, so much useless knowledge... lol Speaking of rizlas, silver rizla are not thinner than blue ones, they just add chemical agent to make them look transparent. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: goodlord666 on September 17, 2012, 03:14:45 AM Eleutherodactylus katoptroides is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: FirstAscent on September 17, 2012, 03:26:13 AM There's a quite a bit of floccinaucinihilipilification present in this thread.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: thebaron on September 17, 2012, 03:36:45 AM Coconut oil is probably the best sexual lubricant.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: goodlord666 on September 17, 2012, 03:52:23 AM A probability of 99.9% still amounts to Zero regardless of how many 9's you add.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: dancupid on September 17, 2012, 05:08:10 PM My mother had a black boyfriend before she met my dad (1960s England) - makes me a little proud and tearful. Why does it make you proud? What does it even have to do with you?Though now she's old and racist. Makes me proud because she stood up to racism in an era when having a black boyfriend as a white woman would have been difficult. Hence I'm proud of my mother for not giving a shit what other people may have thought. And the op it about a fact i know - I know this fact. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: dancupid on September 17, 2012, 05:20:06 PM Rizla papers are not exactly rizla. The name come from the material used to produce the paper, riz(rice), and the family name of the manufacturer, Lacroix(la+). If you take a closer look at the package you'll see Rizla+, the + meaning cross(croix). The real name is Riz Lacroix (Rice Lacroix), but everybody calls it Rizla lol OH, so much useless knowledge... lol Speaking of rizlas, silver rizla are not thinner than blue ones, they just add chemical agent to make them look transparent. I like the liquorice ones (another fact - so on topic) Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on May 12, 2013, 05:54:35 AM Nothing to add, but wanted to bump nonetheless.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: darkmule on May 12, 2013, 06:06:57 AM I know what I have in my pockets.
Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on May 12, 2013, 06:26:10 AM I know what I have in my pockets. I know what has and hasn't been stuck up my ass. Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: QuestionAuthority on May 12, 2013, 06:37:37 AM Look at your fingernails then scroll down.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | If you are a male and you looked at your nails this way there is a +90% chance you are straight. http://marioshutup.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/left-hand-stained.jpg?w=610&h=457 | | | | | If you looked at them this way there is a +90% chance you are gay: http://cdn.breitbart.com/mediaserver/Breitbart/Breitbart-Sports/2013/02/24/Kobe%20Hand%20AP.jpg Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: Phinnaeus Gage on May 12, 2013, 06:44:35 AM And if you look at them this way, then you're in the right forum.
http://teachersnetwork.org/ntol/howto/adjust/fingers3.jpg Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: RichG on May 13, 2013, 04:03:26 AM Look at your fingernails then scroll down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | If you are a male and you looked at your nails this way there is a +90% chance you are straight. http://marioshutup.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/left-hand-stained.jpg?w=610&h=457 | | | | | If you looked at them this way there is a +90% chance you are gay: http://cdn.breitbart.com/mediaserver/Breitbart/Breitbart-Sports/2013/02/24/Kobe%20Hand%20AP.jpg LOL Title: Re: Interesting facts that only you know Post by: RichG on May 13, 2013, 04:10:48 AM I started an SMC forum:
http://forum.smallchange.tk (http://forum.smallchange.tk) That is a fact! |
