TheWildGooseberry t1_jd6p9w5 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 5:58 AM

Reply to comment by EmphasisFinal in TIL that the 'funny bone' is not actually a bone in the arm, but a nerve. The ulnar nerve is connected from shoulder to hand and is protected by bones and muscles. As it passes thru the elbow it is only protected by the cubital tunnel, making it the most prone area in the body to 'strike a nerve'. by deddPan

To misquote Alfred Hitchcock: everyone enjoys a nice funny bone hit provided it's not their bone.

TheWildGooseberry t1_jd6ossy wrote on March 22, 2023 at 5:51 AM

Reply to comment by Ensabanur81 in TIL that the 'funny bone' is not actually a bone in the arm, but a nerve. The ulnar nerve is connected from shoulder to hand and is protected by bones and muscles. As it passes thru the elbow it is only protected by the cubital tunnel, making it the most prone area in the body to 'strike a nerve'. by deddPan

Wow. I think I'll go stretch a little...

TheWildGooseberry t1_j8qr2la wrote on February 16, 2023 at 7:19 AM

Reply to TIL that in November 1954, a woman in Alabama survived being struck by a meteorite that hit the roof of her house, bounced off a radio and hit her in upper thigh and hand. She was left with a large bruise on her side but was otherwise not seriously injured. by g_man2522

"Tell the space" she narrows her eyes menacingly "If it wants to take out Mrs Fowler, it's gonna need a bigger rock".

TheWildGooseberry t1_j6oao6q wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Reply to TIL Actors Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman became friends while attending Pasadena Playhouse in the 60's. seen as outsiders by their classmates, both were voted "The Least Likely To Succeed". by Moti

I've seen those "least likely to succeed" here and there and I'm guessing it's a thing in the USA? Really? Do you guys still do it today? It's a pretty fucked up thing to officially announce to your classmate that everyone thinks they're trash.