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*MAD DOG* · 09-27-2009, 09:47 AM

"Did you know"?

Men can read smaller print than women can. Women can hear better.

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.

Coca-Cola was originally green.

Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king in history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs - Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

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.

In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. 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 was Fred and Wilma Flintstone

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.

It is impossible to lick your elbow.

The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000

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 invented by women.

Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

A. Honey (yeah but it becomes candied!)

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 practice 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. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.

Don't delete this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it.

"I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg. 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 pclae. 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? ( But don't tell your children who are slogging through their reading practice at primary school!)

AND FINALLY:

At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.

DandiDani · 09-27-2009, 10:27 AM

lol. i actually knew some of those too^ some were quite interesting tho...

TKO · 09-27-2009, 10:31 AM

I do know!!! LOL Those are some great trivia questions.

*MAD DOG* · 09-27-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandiDani

lol. i actually knew some of those too^ some were quite interesting tho...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKO

I do know!!! LOL Those are some great trivia questions.

Thanks

DandiDani · 09-27-2009, 11:38 AM

youre welcome!

kustom play · 09-27-2009, 11:45 AM

i tried to lick my elbow

im a statistic

90tsi · 09-27-2009, 11:50 AM

didnt try to lick elbow. ive had drunk friends try for like an hr before. lol

Bob Dog · 09-27-2009, 12:27 PM

don't tell your mom I said this, but grown ups lick each others elbows....

Yar Is Word · 09-28-2009, 01:57 AM

Timex: takes a licking and keeps on ticking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0eie6hAm84

SilverBack · 09-28-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90tsi

didnt try to lick elbow. ive had drunk friends try for like an hr before. lol

And I just licked my elbow

goku87 · 09-28-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

And I just licked my elbow

i dont believe you lol

SilverBack · 09-28-2009, 07:19 AM

lol it's true. I hurt my neck and arm in the process, but I got the very edge

09-27-2009, 09:47 AM	#1
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Did you know? "Did you know"? Men can read smaller print than women can. Women can hear better. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer. Coca-Cola was originally green. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king in history: Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs - Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 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. In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. 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 was Fred and Wilma Flintstone Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury. It is impossible to lick your elbow. The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000 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 invented by women. Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil? A. Honey (yeah but it becomes candied!) 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 practice 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. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice. Don't delete this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it. "I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg. 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 pclae. 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? ( But don't tell your children who are slogging through their reading practice at primary school!) AND FINALLY: At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

09-27-2009, 11:45 AM	#6
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	i tried to lick my elbow im a statistic __________________ http://www.4055design.com

09-28-2009, 07:19 AM	#12
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	lol it's true. I hurt my neck and arm in the process, but I got the very edge __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

09-27-2009, 10:27 AM	#2
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	lol. i actually knew some of those too^ some were quite interesting tho...

09-27-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
TKO Drives: 4 door hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 70	I do know!!! LOL Those are some great trivia questions.

09-27-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	youre welcome!

09-27-2009, 11:50 AM	#7
90tsi View User's Garage Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 555	didnt try to lick elbow. ive had drunk friends try for like an hr before. lol

09-27-2009, 12:27 PM	#8
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	don't tell your mom I said this, but grown ups lick each others elbows....

09-28-2009, 01:57 AM	#9
Yar Is Word Drives: Yaris 5 door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 648	Timex: takes a licking and keeps on ticking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0eie6hAm84