Velociraptor is in fact a genus of dinosaur and not a species. Though only two species of velociraptor are known: velociraptor mongoliensis and velociraptor osmolskae. Mongoliensis is the type species and wasn't even a meter high.
The much larger velociraptors in Jurassic park were instead based on deinonychus, that lived some 40 million years before the velociraptor. Michael Crichton admitted that velociraptor just sounded more dramatic. He also seems to have used a more controversial taxonomy that assumed that deinonychus and velociraptor were more closely related than they are.
And during the production of Jurassic park, another dinosaur was discovered: the utahraptor - which was even more similar to the velociraptors in the movie. Though both Jurassic Park and The Lost World were made before the discovery that these dinosaurs had feathers.
In League of Legends, if you play Jax with the Jaximus skin, he'll occasionally say "Here's to you, kid." This honors a Make-A-Wish patient whose favorite character was Jax.
You made have heard of Shibari, or as it's called "Japanese Rope Bondage". You can see pictures of people tied up in intricate and alaborate constructions of rope and knots. You can see pictures like these:
by VishStudio by VishStudio
In reality, while "Shibari" means "Knot Tying", the real practice in Japan is called "Kinbaku" or "Tight Restraint". While you can still use "Shibari" in Japan and people will probably know what youre talking about, they prefer "Kinbaku" in Japan. It's not like some super-secret thing that every Japanese person knows, it's only been around since 1900, and has only been populat since the 1950's. It has its origins (maybe) in hojojitsu, or method of restraining prisoners, during the Sengoku period.
You made have heard of Shibari, or as it's called "Japanese Rope Bondage". You can see pictures of people tied up in intricate and alaborate constructions of rope and knots. You can see pictures like these:
by VishStudio by VishStudio
In reality, while "Shibari" means "Knot Tying", the real practice in Japan is called "Kinbaku" or "Tight Restraint". While you can still use "Shibari" in Japan and people will probably know what youre talking about, they prefer "Kinbaku" in Japan. It's not like some super-secret thing that every Japanese person knows, it's only been around since 1900, and has only been populat since the 1950's. It has its origins (maybe) in hojojitsu, or method of restraining prisoners, during the Sengoku period.
I have to say I'm less interested in the knots than in how huge his upper leg muscles are. Seriously, they selectively breed chickens and turkeys for drumsticks like that!
The Swedish king Adolf Fredrik (1710-1771) died of what might have been a stroke or an untreated stomach ulcer. But since he had quite the feast right before he died, he has become known as the king that ate himself to death.
After whole lot of lobster, caviar, sauerkraut, buckling and champagne, the king had his favorite dessert: the Scandinavian pastry semla. Basically a wheat bun with a whole lot of whipped cream and almond paste. Apparently the king managed to eat 14 of them. And soon after he felt dizzy and had severe stomach pains before he suddenly died.
"Not the most glorious way to go", as a nobleman commented at the time.
Semla sounds really good. I have a weakness for pastries.
Most non-Scandinavians I know who have been faced with semla have either been disgusted or just utterly confused by it and its enormous amounts of whipped cream. Some have later realized how wonderful this pastry is, while others decided never to taste it again. If it wasn't clear, I love these things. Eating just one is like a whole meal though. So I wonder what kind of semla Adolf Fredrik ate, to be able to get 14 of them down.
Apparently history's probably strongest man was a 5'8 French Canadian from the late 19th century named Louis Cyr.
I think lifting 500lbs with one finger is pretty boss, and I am what most would consider a pretty big, strong guy. Now, lifting almost 2 tons at a public event moves into ludicrous territory. Some of his other feats are similarly incomprehensible, like being stronger than a full grown horse. Well, uh, 4 horses actually, which were being whipped at the time. I don't think insurance would allow strongmen to pull vs horses, but that would be a thing to behold.
Apparently he could eat several lbs of meat at one meal, though I know ~1lb of beef is a heap of food, normally good for 3 adults hearty eating. I can eat 1lb pretty easy if I'm hungry, but good heavens that's a colossal amount of food.
Apparently history's probably strongest man was a 5'8 French Canadian from the late 19th century named Louis Cyr.
I think lifting 500lbs with one finger is pretty boss, and I am what most would consider a pretty big, strong guy. Now, lifting almost 2 tons at a public event moves into ludicrous territory. Some of his other feats are similarly incomprehensible, like being stronger than a full grown horse. Well, uh, 4 horses actually, which were being whipped at the time. I don't think insurance would allow strongmen to pull vs horses, but that would be a thing to behold.
Apparently he could eat several lbs of meat at one meal, though I know ~1lb of beef is a heap of food, normally good for 3 adults hearty eating. I can eat 1lb pretty easy if I'm hungry, but good heavens that's a colossal amount of food.
There's a place in Texas that has a 72oz Steak Challenge. If you can eat a 72oz Steak, baked Potato, roll, salad and (I think( side dish) in 30 mins, its free. Otherwise, it's $80-something dollars.
There's a place in Texas that has a 72oz Steak Challenge. If you can eat a 72oz Steak, baked Potato, roll, salad and (I think( side dish) in 30 mins, its free. Otherwise, it's $80-something dollars.
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Sounds like the "Old 96'er" that John Candy managed to choke down (briefly), gristle and all in The Great Outdoors. I loved that movie (and John Candy, God rest his soul).
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The much larger velociraptors in Jurassic park were instead based on deinonychus, that lived some 40 million years before the velociraptor. Michael Crichton admitted that velociraptor just sounded more dramatic. He also seems to have used a more controversial taxonomy that assumed that deinonychus and velociraptor were more closely related than they are.
And during the production of Jurassic park, another dinosaur was discovered: the utahraptor - which was even more similar to the velociraptors in the movie. Though both Jurassic Park and The Lost World were made before the discovery that these dinosaurs had feathers.
"Blessed are the herbivores, for they shall inherit the Earth."
https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/queen-victoria-death-funeral-mask-cause/
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/ancient-persians-recognized-at-least-three-genders/?fbclid=IwAR2-0vt_WMGhPi15kPMjPw32D8SO40AqC8NAtTWgkaVIsaAsdexocQq7pcs
https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/prince-albert-the-death-that-rocked-the-monarchy/
Video/Film of Queen Victoria's Funeral
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Who betrayed Mary, Queen of Scots?
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https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/giant-extinct-burrowing-bat-discovered-new-zealand?fbclid=IwAR04AIcu4shlgfFX9-ra-Gj2R-cGkbx8AalmJZ7mlHSNx-mWzuuhi38WZSY
Artist's Depiction:
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https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-25/matthew-flinders-remains-discovered-london/10748938?fbclid=IwAR0r3uM__Q6xuG6U3HFZepX25YqQv1EzjAdjMsnRJi415o5YKBoWkjnLPKs
A brief history of England
https://www.historyextra.com/period/anglo-saxon/difference-between-britain-england-brief-history/?utm_source=Browser&utm_medium=Push_Web_Notifications&utm_campaign=Anglo-Saxon
In reality, while "Shibari" means "Knot Tying", the real practice in Japan is called "Kinbaku" or "Tight Restraint". While you can still use "Shibari" in Japan and people will probably know what youre talking about, they prefer "Kinbaku" in Japan. It's not like some super-secret thing that every Japanese person knows, it's only been around since 1900, and has only been populat since the 1950's. It has its origins (maybe) in hojojitsu, or method of restraining prisoners, during the Sengoku period.
https://blog.gaijinpot.com/5-misconceptions-about-shibari-japanese-rope-bondage/
After whole lot of lobster, caviar, sauerkraut, buckling and champagne, the king had his favorite dessert: the Scandinavian pastry semla. Basically a wheat bun with a whole lot of whipped cream and almond paste. Apparently the king managed to eat 14 of them. And soon after he felt dizzy and had severe stomach pains before he suddenly died.
"Not the most glorious way to go", as a nobleman commented at the time.
The surprising place where Henry VIII is buried
And why his tomb is so inconspicuous...https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/henry-viii-buried-where-windsor-castle-westminster-tomb/?utm_source=Browser&utm_medium=Push_Web_Notifications&utm_campaign=Tudor
Short answer- he didn't do it during his lifetime because he didn't want to face his own mortality, and none of his kids cared enough about him to build it. He was not a very good father.
I think lifting 500lbs with one finger is pretty boss, and I am what most would consider a pretty big, strong guy. Now, lifting almost 2 tons at a public event moves into ludicrous territory. Some of his other feats are similarly incomprehensible, like being stronger than a full grown horse. Well, uh, 4 horses actually, which were being whipped at the time. I don't think insurance would allow strongmen to pull vs horses, but that would be a thing to behold.
Apparently he could eat several lbs of meat at one meal, though I know ~1lb of beef is a heap of food, normally good for 3 adults hearty eating.
A history of United States government shutdowns
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Sounds like the "Old 96'er" that John Candy managed to choke down (briefly), gristle and all in The Great Outdoors. I loved that movie (and John Candy, God rest his soul).