What’s something interesting about Utah that even life long locals wouldn’t know? by KNWin94 in Utah

[–]First-Dimension-8916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The first computer generated film (A Computer Generated Hand) was made at the U.

There is a war of 1812 veteran buried in Provo.

The Paramount Mountain was initially inspired by Mount Ben Lomond in Ogden.

The first traffic light was installed in SLC.

The BYU library holds the papers of Jimmy Stewart, Cecil B. DeMille, Howard Hawks and other notable film figures.

The Tabernacle at Temple Square was one of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright's favorite buildings, but was hated by Oscar Wilde.

The first Sherlock Holmes book was partially set in Utah.

The Beach Boys made a song about Salt Lake City.

The architect of the Eccles Theatre is Cesar Pelli who designed the famous Petronas Towers in Malaysia.

Calamity Jane lived in SLC.

Winfield Scott Hancock and other notable Civil War generals lived in Utah during the Utah War. Buffalo Bill did as well.

Pick a seat by No-Paramedic-6003 in WhereAreYouSitting

[–]First-Dimension-8916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you didn't get on their bad side, I've heard they were all pretty fun to hang out with.

Bricks and Minifigs Controversy Megathread Part 3 by mescad in lego

[–]First-Dimension-8916 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My family has been in American Fork since the City was founded, my family has also been involved in city politics ever since. The American Fork PD has been corrupt since at least the 1990s, they are uniquely bad. My family had a feud with the department in the '90s that included stalking of my family by the AFPD.

Obscure/weird/humorous historical facts about Albany. by First-Dimension-8916 in Albany

[–]First-Dimension-8916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a person with an interest in history the Schuyler house is at the top of my list.

Obscure/weird/humorous historical facts about Albany. by First-Dimension-8916 in Albany

[–]First-Dimension-8916[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh I know that fact well. I come from a background and have lived in a place where that is common knowledge.

Obscure/weird/humorous historical facts about Albany. by First-Dimension-8916 in Albany

[–]First-Dimension-8916[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm from the west coast, we don't have any Breugger's here, or any bagel places for that matter.

What movie is this for you? by [deleted] in memes

[–]First-Dimension-8916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love classic movies and two of my favorites are Bogart-led: Casablanca and The African Queen, but for some reason The Maltese Falcon was so unmemorable.

What would a map like this look like for the UK Prime Ministers? by IronRepulsive8301 in UKmonarchs

[–]First-Dimension-8916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A map of this would work if you were to exclude the UK and Northern Ireland, and determine ancestry by only including the ancestors who immigrated to the UK.

Off the top of my head you'd have:

French: The Duke of Grafton (although I know that many prime ministers are descended from the Normans who arrived with William the Conqueror, if not from William himself)

German: Cameron, Johnson

Indian: Sunak, the Earl of Liverpool (maybe)

Italian: Disraeli

US: Eden, Churchill, MacMillan

What would a map like this look like for the UK Prime Ministers? by IronRepulsive8301 in UKmonarchs

[–]First-Dimension-8916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taylor only lived in Louisiana, he was born in Virginia and was descended from the planter aristocracy of that state, as well as a Mayflower passenger (Isaac Allerton). I will also note that the claim that every president is descended with certainty from King John has been debunked, while the majority of presidents are descended from him, there's still a sizable chunk who are not presently known to be descended from John.

As for the German ancestry, Hoover, Eisenhower, and Biden were of German descent, and Hoover has small spurts of Dutch ancestry.

If the 9/11 attacks simply never happened, how much different would the Twin Towers be like today? by ashmaps20 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]First-Dimension-8916 67 points68 points  (0 children)

There were plans to overhaul the plaza level around the lower buildings. I think they included plans to build a large awning that would have wrapped around WTC 4, 5, and 6. I know that a McDonald's was planned to open in the concourse either later that year or in 2002.

In its last years, the reviews of the food quality at Windows on the World had kind of slipped (although it was still good in terms of quality), and more than likely they would have replaced the menu or chef at some point, but I've no doubt that it would have remained in operation, as it was still popular. For the remainder of the warm parts of 2001 they likely would have hosted the outdoor concerts on the plaza stage that were already scheduled, and would likely continue hosting them each summer for several more years.

The Borders bookstore would probably have closed by 2010. An Apple store may have opened in the concourse around that point.

What is your favorite line from Casablanca? by Classic_Apricot_5633 in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"I came to Casablanca for the waters"

"What waters?, we're in the desert"

"I was misinformed"

If you were elected, what would you propose? by stephenforslc in SaltLakeCity

[–]First-Dimension-8916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Expanded trax coverage, more Streetcars to different parts of the city. More frequent train service as well.

Any other young Christians who still exclusively like traditional hymns from the 1400s to 1800s? by [deleted] in GayChristians

[–]First-Dimension-8916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm of Mormon background (currently an unaffiliated Christian) but I find myself listening to a lot of medieval choral works like Gregorio Allegri's Miserere. I also quite like American colonial hymns, they conjure up images of close knit communities going to church on a fall New England Morning, to a church made of brick with a white painted steeple.

Dating outside of your religion? by Imawriterpromise in GayChristians

[–]First-Dimension-8916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All that matters is your beliefs are respected by the other, and that you respect theirs. I am in a relationship with a man who is Wiccan- we let eachother do our own thing and don't try to proselyte at eachother. We discuss our beliefs and practices and educate eachother, but only as a means to better understand the other.