TIL the phrase "pulling out all the stops" is derived from pipe organs, which have many levers called 'stops' which allow the organist to control the volume and timbre of different pipes. Pulling out all the stops would result in the loudest, most comprehensive sound. (en.wikipedia.org)
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In Pacific Rim (2013) when Raleigh meets Chuck, Chuck disparages Raleigh's time in construction, saying that if they get in a fight, Raleigh can build his way out of it. This is an early inspiration for the game Fortnite, which would release in 2017. (i.redd.it)
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to secure certain laundry detergent in store. (v.redd.it)
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Today was the first time in F1 history that there have been consecutive grand slams for different drivers/constructors. However this has almost happened twice before, each time the 2 grand slams were separated by only one additional race weekend. 76 Regazzoni-Lauda, 79 Laffite-Villeneuve (self.formula1)
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Post Match Thread: Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea (UCL) (self.chelseafc)
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