ArmedBull
ArmedBull t1_j2aur2e wrote
Reply to comment by senorcoach in TIL: Zhu Youcheng is the only emperor in Chinese history, to be married to one wife and remain faithful to her, having no concubines. He was a hardworking emperor, lowering taxes, reducing spending, and demonstrating tolerance for Muslims. His son, however, had a haram so large, some starved. by Flares117
So, it's less fun, but from what little I understand of Mandarin(?) pronunciation all of the A's in that name would be pronounced something like "ahh"; closer to "Wong Mon Tong".
ArmedBull t1_j2au350 wrote
Reply to comment by TheNightIsLost in TIL: Zhu Youcheng is the only emperor in Chinese history, to be married to one wife and remain faithful to her, having no concubines. He was a hardworking emperor, lowering taxes, reducing spending, and demonstrating tolerance for Muslims. His son, however, had a haram so large, some starved. by Flares117
As much as I love Phillip II, Frederick William I of Prussia and Frederick the Great nailed the "kingdom building father" and "empire conquering son" combo so much better. Not as flashy, but a little longer lasting.
ArmedBull t1_j1yr7z2 wrote
Reply to comment by Groundbreaking_Dare4 in This is $9.99 of groceries I bought today by Groundbreaking_Dare4
Oh man, at least in my neck of the woods in the US, eggs have gone up a fuck ton. 18 packs at my store are going for $8 now, and they're somehow more expensive than the organic eggs, so maybe some of the price is local supply issues, but still lol
ArmedBull t1_j6jcw57 wrote
Reply to comment by Neb_Djed in TIL about Kwihnai Tosabitʉ or "White Eagle," a Medicine Man and messiah of the Comanche Native American tribe. Uniting all of the Comanche people and several other groups, he led them to an immediate defeat and was renamed Isatai'i "Wolf's Vulva." by marmorset
Oh shit, I never knew the connection between the names Seamus and James. Dope.