Programming N' Language"When the power went out, we called the cavalry to help us find candles." Really? Do people really use "cavalry" like that? I thought it strictly means soldiers.
#learningEnglish #wordmeaning #languagelearning #WhatILearnedToday
River"I thought I had tsuris". What an interesting term. #tsuris #languagelearning #Dictionariez #WhatIlearnedToday
"I thought I had tsuris". What an interesting term. #tsuris #languagelearning #Dictionariez #WhatIlearnedToday
ClanmotherWhat I Learned Today!
Have you ever asked the question – why is a ball lowered during New Year’s Eve?
I have the answer!!
In 1833, the Greenwich Royal Observatory in England made a significant advancement in timekeeping by installing a “time ball” atop its building. This innovative device would rise up a pole at 12:55 PM each day and drop precisely at 1 PM, enabling observers to synchronize their timepieces accurately.
Greenwich Royal Observatory, UK (Rebecca Budd Archives February 1, 2024)The concept of the time ball quickly gained popularity, becoming a common feature in various coastal towns to assist ships at sea in determining the correct time for navigation. By the early 20th century, the tradition evolved, and in 1907, the lowering of a time ball at midnight became a celebrated event in New York’s Times Square, marking the New Year’s Eve festivities.
This practice not only helped in timekeeping but also became a cultural symbol, showcasing the intersection of technology and community celebration. The legacy of time balls continues to influence modern timekeeping methods and public celebrations.
Happy New Year! May we continue to learn new things….
Rebecca
#england #Greenwich #GreenwichRoyalObseratory #History #IndustrialRevolution #london #NewYearS #travel #WhatILearnedToday
Alfred StanleyToday I learned that Oscar Hammerstein, II (the librettist and producer) was born on West 125th Street in Manhattan. His partner, Richard Rodgers, was born in Queens.
Today, I made an entry on the talk page for Huma Abedin's
'Wikipedia page questioning the article listing her occupation as "political staffer." Taking your suggestions for how to describe this remarkable American woman without getting carried away. Go!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Huma_Abedin#Occupation
What I learned is that the hive mind of Wikipedia is more concerned with Ms. Abedin's relationship with her ex-husband than her brilliant career.
"The supreme reality of our time is our indivisibility as children of God and the common vulnerability of this planet."
— JFK, Address to the Irish Parliament, 6/28/63
The speech is well known for his quotation of Shaw: "I dream of things that never were and ask 'Why not?'"
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/historic-speeches/address-before-the-irish-parliament
Address Before the Irish Parliament | JFK Library
In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy, America’s first Irish-Catholic president, journeyed to his ancestral homeland of Ireland, a homecoming he later described as “one of the most moving experiences” of his life. The President’s eight great-grandparents all migrated to Boston, Massachusetts during the devastating Potato Famine of the late 1840’s, seeking to take advantage of the economic opportunity offered in America. On June 28, the President was invited to address a joint session of the Seanad and the Dail in Leinster House. His Dáil speech was full of references to Irishmen who fought in the American War of Independence and he championed the important place for small nations in the pursuit of world peace. Kennedy’s speech to the combined houses of parliament was the first ceremony in the Dail’s legislative chamber ever seen on national television.
Jesse SpangenbergerNeed me some new cards...lol #whatilearnedtoday
From cards to cartridges: exploring Nintendo's early years - Raspberry Pi
https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/from-cards-to-cartridges-exploring-nintendos-early-years/
Caturteer 
The Meowment you noticed @Himetokkii liking your tweet.
You are reminded its already morning and it is time to sleep before the sun rises nya.
Art: Himetokkii
Leah Braemel 🇨🇦 🐱🐶🖋️What I learned today: that some people don't know what a churchkey is, or how to use one. (My mom asked her PSW to open a can of evaporated milk with one this morning. The PSW hadn't a clue what it was or how to use it.) #oldfashionedtools #churchkey #oldfashionedcanopener #oldfogey #whatIlearnedtoday 😜
