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INTERESTING FACTS=?
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INTERESTING FACTS=?
This is very interesting.
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In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to
beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Â
Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled
"Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered
into the English language.
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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred
and Wilma Flintstone.
-------------------------------------------
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury.
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
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The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
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The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given
hour: 61,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from
history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great  Â
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
------------------------------------------------------------------------
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 Â
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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in
the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in
the air  the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If
the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural
causes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Â Most of the rest signed on August 2,
but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later. Â Â
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name
requested?
A. Obsession Â
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until
you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser
printers all have in common
A. All were invented by women.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Â
Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the
year?
A. Father's Day
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed
firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase........ "goodnight, sleep tight."
------------------------------------------------------------------------
It was the accepted practic! e in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month
after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with
all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their
calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which
we know today as the honeymoon.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old
England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them
"Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the
rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. Â When they needed a refill, they
used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase
inspired  by this practice.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
-----------------------------------
-----------------------------------
Believe it or not, you
can read this.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty
uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The
phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde
Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the
ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and
lsat ltteer be in the rghit
plae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a
porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by
istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?
Â
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to
beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Â
Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
-------------------------------------------
Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled
"Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered
into the English language.
-------------------------------------------
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred
and Wilma Flintstone.
-------------------------------------------
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury.
-------------------------------------------
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
-------------------------------------------
Coca-Cola was originally green.
-------------------------------------------
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
-------------------------------------------
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
-------------------------------------------
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
-------------------------------------------
The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
---------------------------------------------------
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given
hour: 61,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from
history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great  Â
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
------------------------------------------------------------------------
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 Â
------------------------------------------------------------------------
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in
the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in
the air  the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If
the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural
causes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Â Most of the rest signed on August 2,
but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later. Â Â
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name
requested?
A. Obsession Â
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until
you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser
printers all have in common
A. All were invented by women.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Â
Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the
year?
A. Father's Day
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed
firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase........ "goodnight, sleep tight."
------------------------------------------------------------------------
It was the accepted practic! e in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month
after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with
all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their
calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which
we know today as the honeymoon.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old
England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them
"Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the
rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. Â When they needed a refill, they
used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase
inspired  by this practice.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
-----------------------------------
-----------------------------------
Believe it or not, you
can read this.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty
uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The
phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde
Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the
ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and
lsat ltteer be in the rghit
plae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a
porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by
istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?
Then came Bronson
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John wrote:
John, when I saw that last entry, I immediately thought of you. I didn't know how to say it, but you said it for me. You are certainly not normal. I would call you "special".
Larry
I have been told many times I'm not normal, and I guess that last part proves it. I really had a problem figuring it out.
John, when I saw that last entry, I immediately thought of you. I didn't know how to say it, but you said it for me. You are certainly not normal. I would call you "special".
Larry
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That last part probably reminded you of my typing, or at least that is what I hope. My wife calls me "special" also. but she teaches Special Education..ljw wrote:J
John, when I saw that last entry, I immediately thought of you. I didn't know how to say it, but you said it for me. You are certainly not normal. I would call you "special".
Larry
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you are part of the problem!!!
you are part of the problem!!!
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That last part probably reminded you of my typing, or at least that is what I hope. My wife calls me "special" also. but she teaches Special Education..[/quoteJohn *.?-!.* cub owner wrote:ljw wrote:J
John, when I saw that last entry, I immediately thought of you. I didn't know how to say it, but you said it for me. You are certainly not normal. I would call you "special".
Larry
After reading this thread, i thought i reply was needing, but i couldnt have said it any better than EJP did hisself.
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John wrote,
John, sorry I didn't reply sooner. This time of year I'm busy. Well, I'm busy all year long, really. I forgot to check for replies on what I wrote. John, it was the spelling! I couldn't resist it. Even with those little emoticons, a dry humor is hard to bring to the surface. Really I get the letters mixed all the time but I go back and correct it. John, I think that is your signature. Those little personal traits distinguish the individual from the written word in this environment. I think that's good. No offense meant. I hope none is taken.
Larry
That last part probably reminded you of my typing, or at least that is what I hope. My wife calls me "special" also. but she teaches Special Education..
John, sorry I didn't reply sooner. This time of year I'm busy. Well, I'm busy all year long, really. I forgot to check for replies on what I wrote. John, it was the spelling! I couldn't resist it. Even with those little emoticons, a dry humor is hard to bring to the surface. Really I get the letters mixed all the time but I go back and correct it. John, I think that is your signature. Those little personal traits distinguish the individual from the written word in this environment. I think that's good. No offense meant. I hope none is taken.
Larry
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