Movies that taught you something you didn't know. - Page 2

08-02-13, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

In Apollo 13, I learned that no one sweats in Houston in July.

It's because of all the nicotine closing the pores so no drop of sweat can come out...

razark · 08-02-13, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

In Apollo 13, I learned that no one sweats in Houston in July.

Didn't Apollo 13 occur in April?

Gargamel · 08-02-13, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

In Apollo 13, I learned that no one sweats in Houston in July.

Apollo 13 launched April 11, 1970.

But it's still Houston.

08-03-13, 12:56 AM

On April 11th, 1970, the closest available weather station to Houston, TX (HOUSTON ELLINGTON AFB, TX), reported the following conditions:
High Temp: 76.3F
Low Temp: 59.4F
Average Temp: 66.1F
Dewpoint: 60F
Wind Speed: 4.4 Knots
Precipitation Amount: 0 Inches
Snow Depth: n/a
Observations: n/a

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abraham Lincoln

There's nothing the internetz doesn't know!

True dat, Abe...

CaptainMattJ. · 08-03-13, 03:20 AM

That nobody knows the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow.

TarJak · 08-03-13, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

That nobody knows the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow.

African or European?

STEED · 08-03-13, 06:57 AM

Don't whip out your pecker...

Cross of Iron

OUCH...Big time.

the_tyrant · 08-03-13, 08:09 AM

I learned that a flame throwing ex-con with control issues, a washed up catcher with a bad leg, a voodoo man who can't hit a curveball, and Wesley Snipes can beat the Yankees.

Than, they would come back next year, Wesley Snipes would magically become Omar Epps, Voodoo Man now believes in Buddhism, their new catcher can't throw the ball back to the pitcher, and their new Japanese outfielder likes to knock themselves out. Yet they still beat the White Sox to win the ALCS

Jimbuna · 08-03-13, 09:26 AM

Zulu Dawn

The scene where the British army is crossing the Buffalo River is in the historic place but they are crossing in the wrong direction.

Platapus · 08-03-13, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by razark

Didn't Apollo 13 occur in April?

But the scene where they watch the first moon landing was in July and despite no air conditioning, none of the actors were sweating.

It is one of the goofs identified with this movie.

razark · 08-03-13, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

But the scene where they watch the first moon landing...

Ah. It's been a while, and I'd forgotten that part.

Sailor Steve · 08-03-13, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Zulu Dawn

The scene where the British army is crossing the Buffalo River is in the historic place but they are crossing in the wrong direction.

I thought it was movies that taught you something you didn't know, not movies that you can show where they got it wrong.

Or did they actually cross the other way and you didn't know that?

Jimbuna · 08-03-13, 01:54 PM

Actually your right...I read it a couple of years ago then checked out the accuracy/authenticity

mako88sb · 08-04-13, 12:36 AM

Hmm! I guess I should of stated my intent here better. I should of worded it to say what movies did you learn a historical fact that you were unaware of?

Here's another one for me. The 1987 movie "The Lighthorsemen" has a opening battle scene were the British are attacking Gaza on April 19 1917. They showed some British tanks in the mix which I figured were just added to make things interesting for the movie. I didn't think they actually participated in the battle.:

Checking into it I soon found that yes indeed, the British had actually sent 8 tanks to beef up the attack. They were suppose to send 12 but looks like there was a mix-up. This link has more details:

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/fo...owtopic=149709

frau kaleun · 08-04-13, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mako88sb

Hmm! I guess I should of stated my intent here better. I should of worded it to say what movies did you learn a historical fact that you were unaware of?

No, I think your intent was clear and would/will make for an interesting thread if everybody stays on topic with it.

That said... THIS! IS! SPAR-- er... SUBSIM! and all it takes is for one of the goofy regulars to give a goofy answer and the rest of us idjits just have to get in on the silliness (myself included).

But don't worry, it'll get back on track.

Nevertheless there will still be the occasional smartass answer, because that's just the nature of the beast. It's all meant in good fun though.

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08-03-13, 09:26 AM	#24
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,544 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Zulu Dawn The scene where the British army is crossing the Buffalo River is in the historic place but they are crossing in the wrong direction. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-03-13, 01:54 PM	#28
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,544 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Actually your right...I read it a couple of years ago then checked out the accuracy/authenticity __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-04-13, 12:36 AM	#29
mako88sb XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 423 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hmm! I guess I should of stated my intent here better. I should of worded it to say what movies did you learn a historical fact that you were unaware of? Here's another one for me. The 1987 movie "The Lighthorsemen" has a opening battle scene were the British are attacking Gaza on April 19 1917. They showed some British tanks in the mix which I figured were just added to make things interesting for the movie. I didn't think they actually participated in the battle.: Checking into it I soon found that yes indeed, the British had actually sent 8 tanks to beef up the attack. They were suppose to send 12 but looks like there was a mix-up. This link has more details: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/fo...owtopic=149709