TIL that in the Netherlands, it is perfectly legal to pay for driving lessons with sex. The “ride for ride” law allows anyone over the age of 18 to receive driving lessons in exchange for sexual favors, however, the transaction must be initiated by the instructor by whatilearned June 3, 2022, 4:46 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
3 Comments TIL the US government shutdown of ’18-19, the longest ever, delayed software updates for the Boeing 737 MAX, which later caused 2 deadly crashes. NYC’s LGA airport initiated a groundstop, disturbing traffic all over the Northeast. Within hours, appropriations passed and the government reopened. by whatilearned September 27, 2021, 5:54 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
6 Comments TIL in 1991, actor Charlie Sheen watched the 1985 film Flower of Flesh and Blood and became convinced he was watching actual homicides and contacted the FBI. The Bureau initiated an investigation but closed it after the producers showed how they did it with special effects. by whatilearned June 30, 2021, 4:30 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
14 Comments [Serious] Why are 80% of divorces initiated by women? by QuestionGuy May 31, 2021, 4:24 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
1 Comment TIL that Nathaniel Hawthorne’s son Julian, after being informed of his father’s death, was coincidentally initiated into a Fraternity at Harvard University later the same day by being blindfolded and placed into a coffin. by whatilearned May 6, 2021, 4:36 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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