Despite smoking being prohibited on commercial aircraft, ashtrays are still required to be installed on the doors of airplane lavatories. This is to provide a safe means of disposal for smokers who may choose to break the rules.
the pilot episode of LOST
At the time of its production, the pilot episode of LOST held the record for being the most expensive pilot episode in television history. However, the network president who approved the pilot faced consequences and was terminated from their position due to the high cost of the episode.
Acclaim
The video game maker “Acclaim” was named by its founders in such a way that it would appear before their former employer “Activision” and “Accolade,” another company established by ex-Activision employees, in alphabetical listings, following the same logic as that behind the establishment of Activision itself by ex-Atari employees.
Fun Facts about March Madness
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, is just around the corner, and many of its fans are getting ready to get the best of it. After two years of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the famous basketball tournament is coming back looking almost like its standard version, although some COVID guidelines still apply for players and staff. According to ESPN, many are wondering if Kansas Jayhawks will become the first team to become champion for the second time since 2006. Many sports experts are already writing about what they believe could be the
No Such Thing As Political Moss
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No Such Thing As Political Moss
Dan, James, Anna and Andrew discuss snail roads, convent gardens, political moss, and political goss. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at nosuchthingasafish.com/apple or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon
Adoption of the metric system by the USA
The adoption of the metric system by the USA was hindered when pirates hijacked the ship transporting the standardized meter and kilogram in 1793, preventing the delivery of the measurements to the country. Consequently, the USA did not fully transition to the metric system.
The first public toilet
George Jennings created the public toilet which was first unveiled at the Great Exhibition in 1851. It was available for use at the cost of one penny, and this led to the popularization of the phrase “To spend a penny” as a euphemism for using the toilet in the United Kingdom. During the exhibition, the […]
How to Talk to Your Physician About Medical Cannabis
#1 Be open and honest Start by telling your physician that you are interested in exploring medical cannabis as a treatment option. Be clear about your symptoms and why you believe medical cannabis could be helpful. Use these tips before talking to a doctor about what things you can include: Share your concerns Explain why you are interested in exploring medical cannabis and what concerns you have about other treatments. This will help your physician understand your perspective and motivations. Be specific about your symptoms Make a list of your symptoms and how they impact your quality of life. This
Great Emu War
During the Great Emu War in Australia in 1932, the Australian military used machine guns to fight against an army of emus. Despite the use of heavy artillery, the emus proved too elusive and only a small number were killed, leading to the military’s defeat in the so-called “war”.