I bet you didn't know that this thread would have a part 2

Capt'n Midnight · 29-03-2019 10:04pm

The Eiffel Tower was only supposed to be temporary.

Capt'n Midnight · 29-03-2019 10:18pm

EVERYBODY expected the Spanish Inquisition - they were legally obliged to give 30 days notice

4068ac1elhodqr · 29-03-2019 10:26pm

The o2 Dome features on the previous page's link (along with Tesco Ire's DC) as one of the 10 largest buildings in the world by volume.

But the o2 may face competition from a new dome in East Ldn: The MSG Sphere.
If it gets the go-ahead, will be the uk's largest indoor concert venue with room for 21,500 (17.5 seated).

Other features:

The largest and highest resolution LED screen in the world. The building would be wrapped in triangular LED panels
A diameter of 120m and a height of 90m, Haptic flooring system conveying bass through the floor so that the audience can ‘feel’ the experience
An adaptive acoustics system to deliver ‘crystal-clear audio to every guest, no matter the size or type of event’
Wireless connectivity delivering 25 megabits per second for every guest, ‘enabling a broader range of content, greater interaction among guests, and more immersive entertainment experiences’

Kat1170 · 30-03-2019 1:58am

Sephiroth_dude wrote:

Sections of the Autobahn in Germany have no speed limit.

They do in fact have a speed limit albeit a minimum one not the more common maximum one.

Realt Dearg Sec · 30-03-2019 2:31am

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

The Eiffel Tower was only supposed to be temporary.

And it was despised by Parisians. Guy de Maupassant would eat there every day because it had the only view of the city where he couldn't see it.

branie2 · 30-03-2019 8:49am

The recently deceased actor, Shane Rimmer, appeared in Coronation Street

branie2 · 30-03-2019 8:59am

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

EVERYBODY expected the Spanish Inquisition - they were legally obliged to give 30 days notice

The number of people killed by the Inquisition was actually lower than believed.

Capt'n Midnight · 30-03-2019 12:28pm

branie2 wrote: »

The number of people killed by the Inquisition was actually lower than believed.

People given a choice between the civil authorities and the inquisition usually took the latter, because they had rules.

Also most of the torture was psychological. Rather than set to with red hot pincers, they'd show the client all the tools and explain in detail how each was used. Then a night in the cells to concentrate the mind. Most people didn't go on to actual torture. But if they did there were rules about what could be done and for how long.

Also a lot of it was political early on after the re conquest of Spain. Once it settled down a lot of it was people denouncing their enemies for profit.

The reason why the inquisition stands out is because the invention of printing meant it was widely denounced in Northern Europe where the Protestant witch hunts were killing more.

Realt Dearg Sec · 30-03-2019 2:40pm

Protestants! Up to their old tricks again!

Capt'n Midnight · 30-03-2019 4:30pm

The asteroid that wiped out the dinos hit 65.76 million years ago

branie2 · 30-03-2019 5:18pm

The words "Beam me up, Scotty" were actually never said in Star Trek

Professor Moriarty · 30-03-2019 5:33pm

The words "Play it again, Sam" weren't said in Casablanca. The line is actually "Play it once, Sam".

Esel · 30-03-2019 5:36pm

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

The asteroid that wiped out the dinos hit 65.76 million years ago

This might be of interest.

https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=873236

Fourier · 30-03-2019 7:55pm

Esel wrote: »

This might be of interest.

https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=873236

Wow! Can't wait to hear more about this. Actual victims of the impact.

StupidLikeAFox · 31-03-2019 12:46am

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

The asteroid that wiped out the dinos hit 65.76 million years ago

65.76 million years ago today? I must light a candle for them

KathleenGrant · 31-03-2019 1:00am

StupidLikeAFox wrote: »

65.76 million years ago today? I must light a candle for them

:D:D:D

Ipso · 31-03-2019 1:12am

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

The asteroid that wiped out the dinos hit 65.76 million years ago

False flag.

31-03-2019 9:40am

Marbles are not made of marble, they're made of glass.

Capt'n Midnight · 31-03-2019 10:45am

StupidLikeAFox wrote: »

65.76 million years ago today? I must light a candle for them

We will have a better idea when there's more evidence. Plant growth rings and other seasonal changes should tell us what time of year it happened.

BTW the Ice age ended on July 19th 11,722 years ago, probably about three-ish in the afternoon since that's the warmest time of the day.

They weren't using Daylight Savings Time back then so it's only an approximation.

joujoujou · 31-03-2019 12:27pm

The WitchKing of Angmar wrote: »

Marbles are not made of marble, they're made of glass.

Some are made of rubber, especially on a race track.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 31-03-2019 1:05pm

The WitchKing of Angmar wrote: »

Marbles are not made of marble, they're made of glass.

They were originally made from polished marble though. Modern marbles are glass but began as marble, other stones, and clay.

peasant · 31-03-2019 1:57pm

Deleted User wrote: »

It looks big, even from that point which is about 1.5km away. And it IS big.

Huge, in fact.

bloody heck...it is huge :eek:

for reference...bottom left is terminal 2 of Dublin airport...top right is the distribution centre

Gloomtastic! · 31-03-2019 5:57pm

Anyone here called Fionn or called their son Fionn? Avoid going to France or else change names. It translates to anus! :rolleyes:

Capt'n Midnight · 31-03-2019 6:02pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Anyone here called Fionn or called their son Fionn? Avoid going to France or else change names. It translates to anus! :rolleyes:

Finn McCool would be Bottom McBottom :eek:

Signore Fancy Pants · 31-03-2019 6:50pm

David Jason has an 18 year old daughter.

He was 61 when she was born...dirty old git!

New Home · 31-03-2019 7:15pm

Dale Doback wrote: »

David Jason has an 18 year old daughter.

He was 61 when she was born...dirty old git!

And Rowan Atkinson, now aged 64, has a 2-year-old child.

Also, in March 2001, while he was on a holiday trip to Kenya, the pilot of his private plane fainted. Atkinson managed to maintain the plane in the air until the pilot recovered and was able to land the plane at Nairobi's Wilson Airport.

Ineedaname · 31-03-2019 7:37pm

Dale Doback wrote: »

David Jason has an 18 year old daughter.

He was 61 when she was born...dirty old git!

Mick Jagger has a daughter younger than his great-grandchild.

branie2 · 31-03-2019 9:48pm

Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, was allergic to carrots

johndaman66 · 01-04-2019 12:12am

New Home wrote: »

And Rowan Atkinson, now aged 67, has a 2-year-old child.

I feel I have to correct you on that one, he's 64

764dak · 01-04-2019 12:27am

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