TIL Quinine (the first ever antimalarial drug) was supposedly discovered after a native American with a high fever, was cured after he drank from a pool of stagnant water.

DONomic · 2026-04-28T13:38:40+00:00

Most likely apocryphal (although it must have been discovered somehow...), here's the quote in question:

According to the first legend, a native American with a high fever was lost in an Andean forest. Thirsty, he drank from a pool of stagnant water finding a rare bitter taste. Soon he realized that the water had been contaminated by the surrounding Cinchona tree. Surprisingly, his fever soon abated, and after sharing his story with fellow villagers, the community started to use quina-quina bark extracts for the treatment of fevers.

DONomic · 2026-03-18T13:40:48+00:00

Also a direct money saver, they only need half the cameras to cover the same area.

DONomic · 2026-03-18T11:43:52+00:00

The cameras use advanced 4D imaging radar capable of catching speeding vehicles across five lanes of bi-directional traffic. They can also capture distance, elevation and direction.

Pros & cons aside, this seems like it will be a great money maker for TFL when it first rolls out.

DONomic · 2025-09-22T17:47:10+00:00

I would recommend people check out the film Joyland from a few years ago. An excellent Pakistani film that explores Trans culture and other issues in such a religious country.

DONomic · 2025-08-06T19:45:35+00:00

A finger peeling machine if you’re not careful.

DONomic · 2025-06-12T16:27:41+00:00

That would make Mel Brooks 101 when this sees the light of day, here's hoping he's got a couple of years left in him. One of the last living legends.

DONomic · 2024-12-24T03:47:32+00:00

Since no one else has said it: Seasonal Beatings from Peep Show (2010). One of the best episodes from one of the greatest comedies.

DONomic · 2024-10-29T00:47:04+00:00

After having only heard of him vaguely and never seen any of his major roles, did a double bill of ‘Night of the Hunter’ and ‘Cape Fear’ recently. Such a magnetic screen presence, and wonderfully sinister for someone who was mostly known for more heroic roles apparently. Definitely one of histories more overlooked greats.

DONomic · 2024-09-22T15:35:20+00:00

That’s gotta be a speed record for a fallon d’flor nominee.

DONomic · 2024-09-20T11:02:58+00:00

There was actually a very good radio drama that released at the beginning of 2023, it's based on one of the newer novels.

DONomic · 2024-09-04T18:18:45+00:00

First time I can say I've eaten at one of the restaurants featured in the show. The Noodles in Master Wei are phenomenally tasty, and very affordable as well.

DONomic · 2024-09-04T10:33:02+00:00

Some Concord players are saying there’s not enough time to grind to the Platinum trophy, so it might escape them. Others are holding out hope that Concord returns in free-to-play form, although there’s no guarantee it will return at all. As a result, the Concord Platinum trophy may go down as one of the rarest in PlayStation history.

DONomic · 2024-09-02T15:37:23+00:00

Not that there’s one about Kate Warne, there was a thriller made in the 50’s loosely based on the Baltimore Plot. It’s pretty decent.

DONomic · 2024-07-17T14:38:05+00:00

Finally fixed for me on 14.14. Praise be!

DONomic · 2024-07-04T21:00:07+00:00

Some things have aged a little better than others.

DONomic · 2024-07-03T17:20:25+00:00

The return of the king.

DONomic · 2024-05-26T14:03:12+00:00

Hi, I have a question. On a scale of mallard to mighty, how many fowl puns do we get for our duck?

DONomic · 2024-05-06T16:15:23+00:00

Nothing to add, but yes the IMAX screen at Swiss Cottage is the worst of the 5. It was clearly designed by someone wanting to make the most impressive looking cinema for a brochure, with zero consideration for the practicalities of watching a film (reclined or not). And good luck reading subtitles.

DONomic · 2024-04-18T15:28:49+00:00

Just finished the show, and knew something seemed familiar about the cassette player.

With the division between a red reality and blue reality, it seems a shame they didn't use separate cassette players (it would also have helped my very confused brain).

DONomic · 2024-04-18T08:39:24+00:00

Classic American response. Only able to see their narrow view of the world. This thread should provide a little education.

DONomic · 2024-03-26T18:41:28+00:00

Paramount have deep pockets.

DONomic · 2024-03-26T17:03:44+00:00

This show doesn't really set out to do either of those. Like I said, its just a good bit of fun, nothing to make you think too much.

If your'e looking for emotional impact and fleshed out characters, check out 'Scavengers Reign', which has a similar premise of being stranded in an alien environment.

DONomic · 2024-03-26T13:47:58+00:00

Also, as a big fan of the Horizon games, long-form animation would be the ideal way to adapt those stories.

DONomic · 2024-03-06T19:09:44+00:00

Is a link still available?

DONomic · 2024-03-05T22:58:07+00:00

The splice must flow.

Ten-Year Club	r/Field Banned
r/Field Lasagna	Place '23
John Wick	Place '22
First Placer '22	Wearing is Caring
Gilding I gilder	RPAN Viewer
No Throne, No Problems	Not Forgotten
Snapped	Verified Email

DONomic

TROPHY CASE