NearlyDeadWeight

NearlyDeadWeight t1_ja0jh3b wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Reply to comment by SpiritOne in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

This might be the only time I’ve ever seen someone use the incorrect version of canon/cannon this way instead of the other way around.

NearlyDeadWeight t1_j7jeqpt wrote on February 7, 2023 at 5:31 AM

Reply to comment by EnglishDutchman in Thieves steal valet stand, car keys from outside downtown DC restaurant by AcceptableGovernment

Just to add to the other reply you already got, I would add that most Americans (including myself) don’t actually have a fascination with or even like valet at all…

I’d much rather park my own car and avoid the risks you described (as well as another tip), but in some venues I’m simply never given that option as valet is the only choice if you arrive by car.