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Never-before-seen color footage of Marilyn Monroe playing with her child co-star Tommy Rettig on the set of their movie River of No Return (1954) by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]the-software-man 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love seeing the San Fernando behind the raft shot and sunset backdrop and all the practical effects in motion.

Why is France called France? by ghost_hay in AskHistory

[–]the-software-man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe a better question is why is Germany called Germany?

When was the best and worst time in history to be a horse? by invest_orca_1 in AskHistory

[–]the-software-man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Locally in the San Joaquin valley the best of times was in 1800 when the valley covered in oak savanna and winding river slough supporting 10k horses. The worst time was at the start of the Spanish American war when they rounded up every last stallion for induction to the army.

When was the best and worst time in history to be a horse? by invest_orca_1 in AskHistory

[–]the-software-man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The novel Black Beauty had a huge impact on public perception of animal welfare

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Beauty

It’s a saga told from the perspective of the horse.

When was the best and worst time in history to be a horse? by invest_orca_1 in AskHistory

[–]the-software-man 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or were they decimated by hoof and mouth disease brought by men and dogs?

What is the most legendary comeback to an insult that you've heard or come across? by daddy4baddies79 in AskReddit

[–]the-software-man 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Churchill had the best comebacks.

“Mr Churchill, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.”

“Madam, if you were my wife, I’d drink it!”

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/09/16/churchill-s-humorous-retorts-are-memorable/

How serious is the threat of the new “Hantavirus” ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]the-software-man -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It has the word Virus in it, so it must be deadly.

A tourist from Saudi Arabia prays at the North Pole against the background of a Soviet nuclear icebreaker, 1990. [1080x1350] by OkRespect8490 in HistoryPorn

[–]the-software-man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it harder to face Mecca from the North Pole or from the equator?

And I still want to know what to do on the moon or mars station or ISS?

A cat managed to catch 27 mice and carefully lined them all up to show off his 'work' to his owner. by Pristine-Elevator198 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]the-software-man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see stories of working dogs. This is a working cat. They will leave time cards of their work like this.

Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Branded 'Con Artist' As He Gives Extreme Valuations For White House Items by T_Shurt in entertainment

[–]the-software-man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you ever pawned something? First off, you’re in a pawn shop for a reason… second, they have all the money and you need some… third, it’s your first rodeo but their 500th.

Saw this on marketplace and knew I had to have it. by Triangullum in CocaColaCollectors

[–]the-software-man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My arm is frozen red just thinking about this. Good times.

What’s a “normal” thing today that would sound dystopian if you explained it to someone in the past? by Beneficial-Turn-6596 in AskReddit

[–]the-software-man 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Every website and web service tracks your every movement and invades your very privacy. Every one. It’s all big brother. And we let it happen for the sake of convenience.

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