The "I learned something new today!" Thread

[QueenCobra]

In Inuit folklore, there was Tuniit— a race of giants who are known as the “shy giants”. They were kind and spoke simply, in Kutak or “baby-talk.”
The giants lived before the Inuit people, but what’s also interesting to note is that in the myths, the giants left around the same time as the real-life Dorset people— who preceded the Inuit. Whether or not the giants were their interpretation of the Dorset people, it’s a curious note.

 

[QueenCobra]

Crimes have been committed in Antarctica, including arson, attempted homicide, “suspicious poisoning”, and assault and battery.

 

[Yoshi155]

I learned this a while ago, but apparently one of the places Trump is putting tariffs is a country that is inhabited solely by penguins. What beef does he have with penguins? Were they supporting DEI lmao

 

[VernalLapin]

There’s an phenomenon called the Shinkansen Kiss where two bullet trains connect, and I’m thinking that’s gotta be what Maglevs in Love is based on XD

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

I learned this a while ago, but apparently one of the places Trump is putting tariffs is a country that is inhabited solely by penguins. What beef does he have with penguins? Were they supporting DEI lmao

You know Trump and ICE!

 

[xSuperMario64x]

TIL that in the Japanese language, Germany is called ドイツ, or "Doitsu" in Romanji. which is kinda nice because it seems like their best interpretation of "Deutsche" in their language.

 

[-Blue-]

I learned this a while ago, but apparently one of the places Trump is putting tariffs is a country that is inhabited solely by penguins. What beef does he have with penguins? Were they supporting DEI lmao

He wants to make sure the price of eggs stays high. No penguin eggs for you

 

[QueenCobra]

Inca beliefs in Mama Qucha and other water gods show that they understood the water cycle. They knew the seawater rose to rain, which then fell onto the ground.

 

[Croconaw]

I just found out that Boo is called ‘Teresa’ in Japanese.

I love King Teresa, apparently.

 

[QueenCobra]

I just found out that Boo is called ‘Teresa’ in Japanese.

I love King Teresa, apparently.

When I first heard this, I remember thinking it was funny, since I knew a Teresa at the time.

Apparently, it comes from the Japanese word Tereru meaning "to be shy", and is about how the Boos hide whenever you get close to them.

 

[nightglow]

Palla's cat honks.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

I just found out that Boo is called ‘Teresa’ in Japanese.

I love King Teresa, apparently.

I've know abt this for a while, because I remember seeing the Japanese Boo amiibo before hehehe:

 

[QueenCobra]

Roger Ebert’s favorite video game was Cosmology of Kyoto, which takes you on a dark, paranormal journey through 900s AD Japan. (Wrote more about it in the random thoughts— video game edition thread)

 

[QueenCobra]

Cayenne pepper helps with vertigo and Ménière’s disease. (Both cause balance issues, interestingly enough.)

 

[JellyLu]

I found a beautiful beetle today and it turned out to be a Rainbow Scarab! I didn't know they had horns. I also didn't know scarabs were dung eaters. I gave him a little photoshoot and washed my hands :")

Spoiler: Boop

 

[QueenCobra]

Puerto Rico doesn't get SNAP benefits, although they are available in the 50 states and a few other U.S. territories. (Guam and Virgin Islands)

 

[-Blue-]

I just found out that Boo is called ‘Teresa’ in Japanese.

I love King Teresa, apparently.

I've know abt this for a while, because I remember seeing the Japanese Boo amiibo before hehehe:

You all probably know this, but I've never bothered looking up Japanese names for Mario, but Kinpio is Toad's name. I only learned that because someone gave me chocolate, last year, that I guess came from Japan?

Spoiler

 

[Yanrima~]

You all probably know this, but I've never bothered looking up Japanese names for Mario, but Kinpio is Toad's name. I only learned that because someone gave me chocolate, last year, that I guess came from Japan?

Spoiler

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And Bowser's Japanese name is just called "Koopa".

Speaking of, the name "Kinopio" actually derives from the japanese word for mushrooms which is "kinoko". Just like when the English localized name "Toad" is derived from "toadstool" which is a type of mushroom.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

Speaking of, the name "Kinopio" actually derives from the japanese word for mushrooms which is "kinoko". Just like when the English localized name "Toad" is derived from "toadstool" which is a type of mushroom.

you beat me to it haha

some more fun facts that I already knew but you guys might not: thwomp is called dossun, whomp is called battan, and shy guy is called heiho. tox box is called onimasukun in Super Mario 64, and onimasudon in SMG1/2. also, Birdo's Japanese name is basically Catherine lol

 

[QueenCobra]

Today is National Laundry Day.