Today I Learned - Page 48

Gravdigr · 03-21-2020, 01:53 PM

Today, I Learned, is Galactic Tick Day.

monster · 03-22-2020, 12:56 PM

TIL about how the term hackneyed came to be. I figured it was related to Hackney in London somehow, and knew of hackney horses and that London cabs are called hackney carriages/cabs...

Turns out it is related to those.... they became so commonplace (and worn?) that they term hackneyed came into use to describe that concept.

there are many sites with this info, here are two

http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-hac1.htm
http://www.word-detective.com/2015/10/hackneyed/

Not an amazing discovery, granted, but someone might find it interesting

fargon · 03-22-2020, 01:41 PM

I was in the Hackney business for many years, and I learned something.

Gravdigr · 03-22-2020, 07:03 PM

You was a hack?

monster · 03-22-2020, 07:17 PM

I also learned what zulu time was and why it was called that.

sexobon · 03-22-2020, 09:18 PM

So she says at 222017QMAR20.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date-t...ate_Time_Group

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ary_time_zones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC−04:00

https://www.timetemperature.com/tzmi/annarbor.shtml

I still date checks I write with the shortened date only form (e.g. 22MAR20).

monster · 03-22-2020, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

So she says at 222017QMAR20.

I still date checks I write with the shortened date only form (e.g. 22MAR20).

tut tut. someone could add 2 digits after the 20 to change the date.....

Undertoad · 03-22-2020, 09:50 PM

Timestamps must be sortable

so I say at 20200322225015

sexobon · 03-22-2020, 10:08 PM

Did you Google that string?

sexobon · 03-22-2020, 10:14 PM

It would be rejected in that format.

BTW, the military DTG is arranged so the info therein deemed most important to military operations comes first in case that part of the message gets cut off.

Gravdigr · 03-23-2020, 01:51 PM

Q?

sexobon · 03-23-2020, 02:32 PM

"Q" is the military time zone. There are 24 time zones designated A-Z excepting "I" and "O" so as not to be confused with numbers "1" and "0" respectively.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) becomes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during Daylight Savings Time (DST), when monster posted, and transitions from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) -5 to GMT -4 or "R" to "Q" in military "Z" (Zulu) Time. GMT never changes to DST.

Universal Time Coordinated/Universal Coordinated Time (UTC/UCT) is the successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) a.k.a. military “Zulu” Time. The terms represent the same time zone; but, with different implications in various countries.

The Cellar displays the GMT offset at the bottom of the page.

Now I've said my ABCs. Tell me what you think of me?

On second thought, never mind.

Gravdigr · 03-23-2020, 02:48 PM

Didn't know about the Q zone.

I thank you.

monster · 03-23-2020, 10:01 PM

about untouchable numbers

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

I just haven't figured out why they're special or needed a name

Griff · 03-29-2020, 08:57 AM

Ice Cream Barge WW2.

https://www.navalhistory.org/2019/07...as-sweet-tooth

By World War II, when other Allied countries banned ice cream, the United States held fast to the tasty symbol of their perseverance in difficult times. Arguing successfully that ice cream had morale and caloric value for overseas troops, all branches of the U.S. Military began providing the treat to soldiers in whatever form they could. In the U.S. Navy, some of the most interesting ice cream-driven projects occurred. The most well-known project is the $1 million spent on converting a concrete barge into an ice cream factory that was towed around the Pacific, delivering ice cream to ship’s that did not have the equipment to create their own. Those ships that could make ice cream were also equipped with soda fountains – a common place in the United States where ice cream was served – to provide the sailors not just with the taste, but the feel of home. As if these projects were not enough to show the U.S. Military’s dedication to the treat, some U.S. Airmen found a fascinating solution to provide dairy confections to their comrades.

03-21-2020, 01:53 PM	#1
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03-22-2020, 12:56 PM	#2
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	TIL about how the term hackneyed came to be. I figured it was related to Hackney in London somehow, and knew of hackney horses and that London cabs are called hackney carriages/cabs... Turns out it is related to those.... they became so commonplace (and worn?) that they term hackneyed came into use to describe that concept. there are many sites with this info, here are two http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-hac1.htm http://www.word-detective.com/2015/10/hackneyed/ Not an amazing discovery, granted, but someone might find it interesting __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-22-2020, 01:41 PM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I was in the Hackney business for many years, and I learned something. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

03-22-2020, 07:03 PM	#4
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	You was a hack? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-22-2020, 07:17 PM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I also learned what zulu time was and why it was called that. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-22-2020, 09:18 PM	#6
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	So she says at 222017QMAR20. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date-t...ate_Time_Group https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ary_time_zones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTC−04:00 https://www.timetemperature.com/tzmi/annarbor.shtml I still date checks I write with the shortened date only form (e.g. 22MAR20).

03-22-2020, 09:50 PM	#8
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Timestamps must be sortable so I say at 20200322225015

03-22-2020, 10:08 PM	#9
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Did you Google that string?

03-22-2020, 10:14 PM	#10
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	It would be rejected in that format. BTW, the military DTG is arranged so the info therein deemed most important to military operations comes first in case that part of the message gets cut off.

03-23-2020, 01:51 PM	#11
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Q? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-23-2020, 02:32 PM	#12
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	"Q" is the military time zone. There are 24 time zones designated A-Z excepting "I" and "O" so as not to be confused with numbers "1" and "0" respectively. Eastern Standard Time (EST) becomes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during Daylight Savings Time (DST), when monster posted, and transitions from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) -5 to GMT -4 or "R" to "Q" in military "Z" (Zulu) Time. GMT never changes to DST. Universal Time Coordinated/Universal Coordinated Time (UTC/UCT) is the successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) a.k.a. military “Zulu” Time. The terms represent the same time zone; but, with different implications in various countries. The Cellar displays the GMT offset at the bottom of the page. Now I've said my ABCs. Tell me what you think of me? On second thought, never mind.

03-23-2020, 02:48 PM	#13
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Didn't know about the Q zone. I thank you. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-23-2020, 10:01 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	about untouchable numbers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Untouchable_number I just haven't figured out why they're special or needed a name __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-29-2020, 08:57 AM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Ice Cream Barge WW2. https://www.navalhistory.org/2019/07...as-sweet-tooth By World War II, when other Allied countries banned ice cream, the United States held fast to the tasty symbol of their perseverance in difficult times. Arguing successfully that ice cream had morale and caloric value for overseas troops, all branches of the U.S. Military began providing the treat to soldiers in whatever form they could. In the U.S. Navy, some of the most interesting ice cream-driven projects occurred. The most well-known project is the $1 million spent on converting a concrete barge into an ice cream factory that was towed around the Pacific, delivering ice cream to ship’s that did not have the equipment to create their own. Those ships that could make ice cream were also equipped with soda fountains – a common place in the United States where ice cream was served – to provide the sailors not just with the taste, but the feel of home. As if these projects were not enough to show the U.S. Military’s dedication to the treat, some U.S. Airmen found a fascinating solution to provide dairy confections to their comrades. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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