Mildly disturbing facts

[vetran]

It's one before that one: https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/23/

ah ta!

Ground zero with nice facts for anyone flying!

https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/

[hairymouse]

The matrix one isn't on your link?

It's one before that one: https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/23/

[willendure]

https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/37/
The Dark Origins of the Word ‘Mortgage’
Have you ever pondered the hidden meanings behind everyday terms? Prepare to be captivated by the intriguing etymology of the word ‘mortgage.’ Surprisingly, this commonplace financial concept harbors a dark secret rooted in history. Derived from the French term ‘mort gage,’ meaning ‘death pledge,’ the word ‘mortgage’ reveals a startling connection to our mortality. Unveiling the macabre nature of this age-old contract, it elucidates a striking truth: a mortgage holds its grip until the final breath.

Aware of that one. Another historical form of financing a property purchase was a "tontine": an annuity shared by subscribers to a loan or common fund, the shares increasing as subscribers die until the last survivor enjoys the whole income.

There is a hotel in the south of Scotland called the Tontine Hotel, the construction of which was financed in this way.

[vetran]

The matrix one isn't on your link?

oh sorry it was on Lizanet but another link found

https://www.wired.com/story/the-matr...-sushi-recipe/

seems they are almost exciting as us:

"My wife and I have this funny argument at home," says Whiteley. "She doesn't think you can get a sushi recipe from the code because it's written in katakana. Instead she thinks it's recipes for teriyaki or ramen noodles."

maybe we can monetize the CUK forum? Offer it as entertainment during the 1000 year prison sentence?

[northernladuk]

Yo Red Sushi!



https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/24/

The matrix one isn't on your link?

[DoctorStrangelove]

And after the Final Breath, along come the Infernal Revenue for their cut.

For some odd reason I'm quite proud of one of my distant ancestors assaulting a revenuer.

[vetran]

https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/37/

The Dark Origins of the Word ‘Mortgage’


Have you ever pondered the hidden meanings behind everyday terms? Prepare to be captivated by the intriguing etymology of the word ‘mortgage.’ Surprisingly, this commonplace financial concept harbors a dark secret rooted in history. Derived from the French term ‘mort gage,’ meaning ‘death pledge,’ the word ‘mortgage’ reveals a startling connection to our mortality. Unveiling the macabre nature of this age-old contract, it elucidates a striking truth: a mortgage holds its grip until the final breath.

[vetran]

Yo Red Sushi!

The Falling Code in the Matrix Explained


Prepare to have your perception of reality twisted. The iconic green falling code from the cult film The Matrix holds a surprising secret. Contrary to what one might expect, those cascading streams of cryptic symbols are not intricate computer code, but rather a collection of… sushi recipes. Yes, you read that correctly.

https://lizanest.com/mildly-disturbing-facts-is-msn/24/