minus-squareStitchIsABitch@lemmy.worldtoToday I Learned@lemmy.world•TIL the term Redneck likely originated from the sunburned red neck of those working in fields.linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up12·3 months agoWell, it’s also interesting for non native speakers who never thought about it, or just didn’t make the connection. I always assumed that was the reason for the term, but it’s nice to have confirmation. linkfedilink
minus-squareStitchIsABitch@lemmy.worldtoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Measurementslinkfedilinkarrow-up14arrow-down1·3 months agoWhy? What’s so special about aviation that it benefits from imperial units? linkfedilink
minus-squareStitchIsABitch@lemmy.worldtoGames@sh.itjust.works•Steam: Now that we're past the summer solstice, it's time for us to announce the Steam Summer Sale! Starting this Thursday at 10amlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·3 months agoI miss the flash sales too but it’s worth it considering it gave us refunds instead. linkfedilink
Well, it’s also interesting for non native speakers who never thought about it, or just didn’t make the connection. I always assumed that was the reason for the term, but it’s nice to have confirmation.