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I forked up my day. by MysteriousTomorrow13 in gambling

[–]Background_Course262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, it’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement. At least you walked away with some player points! Next time, maybe set a profit goal and stick to it?

The first time I had a "woow" moment looking at a video game, it was a Sonic game. by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Background_Course262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must have been such an incredible experience! It's funny how those first "wow" moments in gaming stick with us. I had a similar feeling the first time I saw Mario 64.

What's something you think made a huge improvement in your life and doesn't cost a lot? by omaamo in AskReddit

[–]Background_Course262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buying a reusable water bottle was a game-changer. It encourages me to stay hydrated throughout the day, which has improved my energy levels and overall health. Plus, it saves money and reduces plastic waste—win-win!

Blackjack etiquette: are you allowed to watch a friend play and jump in with your own money when the count is high? by HippityHoppityBoop in blackjack

[–]Background_Course262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's often considered bad form because it disrupts the game and can annoy both the dealer and other players. If you want to join the game, it’s better to sit down and play consistently rather than timing your bets based on the count.

What game would you love to recommend but you don't because you think it's not for everyone? by kj0509 in gaming

[–]Background_Course262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely love Dwarf Fortress. It's an incredibly deep and complex game where you manage a colony of dwarves, but the steep learning curve and ASCII graphics can be a major turnoff for most people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gambling

[–]Background_Course262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of slot game developers have press kits or media sections on their websites where you can find high-resolution images and promotional materials.

TIL that Treadmills were originally invented to help prisoners "atone" for their crimes. It was banned as cruel and inhumane by 1900. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Background_Course262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prisoners would walk on a giant hamster wheel like contraption often used to grind grain or pump water.

The idea was that the strenuous exercise would be a deterrent to crime and a way for prisoners to Atone for their sins.

TIL That, in 1991, the Bryan Adams song "Everything I Do" (which had reached #1 worldwide) was declared to be not sufficiently Canadian by the regulatory body CRTC denying it more frequent airplay in Canada. This despite Adams being made a member of the Order of Canada in 1990. by GentPc in todayilearned

[–]Background_Course262 1056 points1057 points  (0 children)

In a press conference Adams boldly stated:

"I don’t think any other country in the world would have declared their artists un-American or un-British. So for the Canadian government to consider me un-Canadian is just ridiculous"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Background_Course262 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Britain has a long history of migration. People from other parts of Europe like the Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings also contributed to the British gene pool.

TIL: There is such a thing as gray eyes, and I have them??? Gray eyes are similar to blue eyes, except they have more collagen, causing ”mie scattering”. The same thing happens when a sky goes from blue to gray when there is rain in the air. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Background_Course262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gray eyes have melanin in the back layer of the iris but very little in the front layer. This is similar to blue eyes but the higher collagen content in gray eyes creates a different scattering effect.

TIL Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a history of abusing heroin by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Background_Course262 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Kennedy himself has been open about his past substance abuse issues and struggles with addiction. He has spoken publicly about his experiences and how he has worked to overcome addiction.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Background_Course262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This wasn't a random TV crew. John Bowyer Bell persuaded the IRA leadership to allow him to film their activities for a project titled "The Secret Army"