Kestrel she/her Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 The flute takes more air to play than the tuba, or any other band instrument in fact. The air is blown over the instrument rather than directly inside, and over 60% of the air is lost because of this. Also, on any woodwind instrument, the sound comes from out the keys rather than the end, so you can't mute them by sticking something inside the bell/foot. 2
Silverblade5 he/him Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Saxophone is superior to flute in every way. This is a fact.
Kestrel she/her Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Saxophone is superior to flute in every way. This is a fact.ur wrong. fact.(ง •̀_•́)ง Edited July 2, 2015 by LarkoftheRiver 1
Kobold King he/him Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 The word "gadzooks" was once an extremely severe curse word. It's etymology descends from the phrase "God's wounds," referring to the wounds Jesus Christ suffered on the cross.
Kestrel she/her Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 The lakes of Mount Kelimutu in Indonesia can change color unpredictability from blue to green to black or red.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Conversely, the word "slut" was once a term of endearment for a young girl. Multiple medieval texts have men referring to their daughters or granddaughters as "good little sluts." This, according to some scholars, exemplifies the way that words used in reference to women often take on negative meanings over time. 4
Kestrel she/her Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 This behavior in a rabbit is called a binky, and means the bun is happy! 5
Kobold King he/him Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Conversely, the word "slut" was once a term of endearment for a young girl. Multiple medieval texts have men referring to their daughters or granddaughters as "good little sluts." This, according to some scholars, exemplifies the way that words used in reference to women often take on negative meanings over time. The word "wench" was similarly a term of endearment, as I learned in a very sweet scene in Shakespeare's The Tempest where Prospero gently asks his daughter "Will you bring us some kindling, wench?" I have been advised not to imitate Shakespeare's language when speaking to the women in my life. Edited July 2, 2015 by Kobold King 3
Kestrel she/her Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 The Girl Scouts of Western Washington recieved a $100k donation, but the donor told them they couldn't use it to support trans girls. So they sent the $100k back and raised over twice that amount in donations from others. 1
Mistrunner Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) The flute takes more air to play than the tuba, or any other band instrument in fact. The air is blown over the instrument rather than directly inside, and over 60% of the air is lost because of this. Also, on any woodwind instrument, the sound comes from out the keys rather than the end, so you can't mute them by sticking something inside the bell/foot. I knew this! *does happy dance* Not sure how commonly known this is, but when playing the bugle, as there aren't any valves, the only notes you can play are C and G. Notes are changed by embouchure alone. Of course, you can tune it differently, but usually that's the way it goes. Edited July 2, 2015 by Mistrunner
Delightful Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 The word "gadzooks" was once an extremely severe curse word. It's etymology descends from the phrase "God's wounds," referring to the wounds Jesus Christ suffered on the cross.I don't know what it means now, but I do know it's the adorable writing clay dragon from The Fire Within!!
RandomRevival he/him Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Hold on a second guys did you know: Its impossible to be a Triangle with a single eyeball and be able to breathe, move, and think. Well....at least for you humans! #GetRekt #SorryNotSorry 1
Kestrel she/her Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) There is a race horse named Potoooooooo or "Pot-8-os". His original name was "Potatoes" but the stablehand heard "Pot-8-os" and named the horse according to what he heard. The name stuck. Edited July 3, 2015 by LarkoftheRiver 4
DanTheSeamonster he/him Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died exactly 189 years ago today. Sorry not sorry for the morbid fact. Edited July 4, 2015 by The Crooked Warden
Kestrel she/her Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Disney Parks made a paint color that tricks the eye into ignoring it. Its called "Go Away Green" and helps trash cans, fences, and other unwanted objects to blend into the environment. 2
DanTheSeamonster he/him Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Disney Parks made a paint color that tricks the eye into ignoring it. Its called "Go Away Green" and helps trash cans, fences, and other unwanted objects to blend into the environment. What sorcery is this?!
Kobold King he/him Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Disney Parks made a paint color that tricks the eye into ignoring it. Its called "Go Away Green" and helps trash cans, fences, and other unwanted objects to blend into the environment. What I see: Oh, Disney's research team found a really cool trick. Good for them. What some of the crazier denizens of the Internet see: DISNEY DISCOVERS MIND CONTROL. ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED. 4
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 What I see: Oh, Disney's research team found a really cool trick. Good for them. What some of the crazier denizens of the Internet see: DISNEY DISCOVERS MIND CONTROL. ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED. Just for fun, I decided to google "Disney Illuminati." I thought I'd find a fun, tongue-in-cheek take on the Disney logo to share with you guys. This was the second result: 4
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 In World War I the Liechtenstein army sent 80 men to fight Austria, but they didn't see any action and actually came back with 81 men. Yes they picked up one of the enemy and they became friends.
Kestrel she/her Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Stephen Hawking once tried to find time travelers by throwing a party and then sent out invitations after the party. 1
Delightful Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Stephen Hawking once tried to find time travelers by throwing a party and then sent out invitations after the party.What was the result?
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Northern Nevada is creepy as heck. The second we crossed the Idaho-Nevada border, six casinos were waiting for us. There are casinos at rest stops, for crying out loud. All around you is a vast wasteland with hardly any cell service. So I'll be out of touch for at least part of today. And I'm never moving to Nevada. 2
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