TIL that during World War II, Japan floated over 9,300 Fu-Go balloon bombs towards the United States mainland. While the bombs were largely ineffective, they were the first intercontinental weapons, with one reaching as far as Michigan.
3 years ago by NorfolkTerrier to /s/TIL from en.wikipedia.org
Weird Phonemes - Pronouncing the world's rarest sounds
3 years ago by NorfolkTerrier to /s/videos from youtube.com
TIL that the US's original nuclear war plan included bombing China. When asked if there was an option to spare China if it wasn't part of the war, Strategic Air Command leader Thomas Power said he hoped no one would think of that, "because it would really screw up the plan."
3 years ago by NorfolkTerrier to /s/TIL from nsarchive2.gwu.edu
TIL that all mammals of order Carnivora are divided into two groups: cat-like (Feliformia) and dog-like (Caniformia).
I think the front page algorithm should show more newer posts.
3 years ago by NorfolkTerrier to /s/whatever from self.whatever
What's your paranormal or "glitch in the matrix" moment?
3 years ago by NorfolkTerrier to /s/AskSaidIt from self.AskSaidIt