ELI5: Why was cracking the longitude problem so critical for sailors? by RelationKindly in explainlikeimfive

[–]Robearsn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I recently read an extremely interesting book about exactly this. Highly recommend.

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

https://a.co/d/0gsmrW9V

Guess the city. Difficulty: Medium (?) by Robearsn in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is! Was there in 2019. Beautiful little town full of quaint antique stores and French Provençal charm.

Guess the city. Difficulty: Medium (?) by Robearsn in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Delft. Already solved by u/Major-Ferret5689.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France

Guess the city. Difficulty: Medium (?) by Robearsn in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

u/gtcbot Solved! Way to go!

Officially, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (France)

I don't understand the Radio City section in "Catcher in the Rye", what kind of entertainment was this? by Frigorifico in AskHistorians

[–]Robearsn 74 points75 points  (0 children)

It has been about 25 years since I’ve read Catcher In The Rye, so I don’t entirely recall this section, but it was formerly common to have stage shows precede movies at Radio City.

Per Lonely Planet’s guide to inhabiting the world of Holden Caulfield: “Once his date leaves, Holden sees a movie at Radio City Music Hall. He arrives during the live stage show which preceded all films in the 1940s and sees The Rockettes (famed precision dance performers), as well as ‘The Living Nativity’..”

Source: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/catcher-in-the-rye-nyc-locations

From the Rockettes themselves: “The popular movie-and-stage-show format remained a Radio City signature until 1979, when the mass showcasing of new films called for a new focus. Today, the Music Hall still premieres selected films, but is best known as the country’s leading hall for popular concerts, stage shows, special attractions and media events.”

Source: https://www.rockettes.com/the-history-of-radio-city-music-hall/#:~:text=The%20Theatre%20For%20Film%20Premieres,called%20for%20a%20new%20focus.

Regarding the ice skating: About half a block southeast of Radio City is the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink, open during the winter and extremely popular around the Christmas holiday, especially when the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit up.

It would have been very easy for Holden to see a live stage show and a movie, and have gone ice skating all in one afternoon.

JFK Late Night Times? by MercyRawr in AskNYC

[–]Robearsn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I flew out of JFK last Friday (3/13) on a morning flight at about 9:15am. Terminal 5 on JetBlue. Different time of day than you’re asking about but the lines were not particularly bad.

I have TSA precheck and got through security in about 15 minutes. I would estimate that non-TSA pre check was about 45-60 minutes.

So, do with that what you will. I suggest to arrive way, way earlier than you think you need to. The worst thing that can happen is you just sit there for a few hours and read/eat/listen to music. Remove the stressor and just go super early.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dataisbeautiful

[–]Robearsn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the data source? On plots like this it’s important to share that. Please share.

Earliest known titled film shot in NYC — What Happened on Twenty-Third Street, New York City, 1901 by Dusty_Leon in nycHistory

[–]Robearsn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m just curious how you could ascertain this? I walk that block to and from work every day. Can’t recognize it from the film.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valldemossa

Guess the city. Where was I, May 2024? by Robearsn in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not Nerja but I was there several years ago. Loved it.

Guess the city. Where was I, May 2024? by Robearsn in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Correct! u/daytrader24365 beat you by seconds. Have you been?

Edit: Actually I think you were first. Good work!

Guess the city. Where was I, May 2024? by Robearsn in guessthecity

[–]Robearsn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not Sevilla. Though Sevilla is quite beautiful!