cheezus420 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed tobeat 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 wasruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLFentered into the English language.The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TVwere Fred and Wilma Flintstone.Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the USTreasury.Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hearbetter.Coca-Cola was originally green.It is impossible to lick your elbow.The State with the highest percentage of people who walk towork: AlaskaThe percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now getthis...)The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven:$6,400The average number of people airborne over the US any givenhour: 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 NationalMonuments.Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great kingfrom history:Spades - King DavidHearts - CharlemagneClubs -Alexander, the GreatDiamonds - Julius Caesar111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both frontlegs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has onefront leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds receivedin battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the persondied of natural causes.Only two people signed the Declaration ofIndependenceon July4th, John Hancock andCharlesThomson. Most of the rest signed onAugust 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what? A. Theirbirthplace Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popularboat name requested? A. ObsessionQ. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have togo until you would find the letter "A"? A. One thousandQ. 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 Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day ofthe year?A. Father's Day In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames byropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, makingthe bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight,sleep tight." It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago thatfor a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply hisson-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer andbecause their calendar was lunar based, this period was called thehoney month . which we know today as the honeymoon. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So inold England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell atthem "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down." It's where we getthe phrase "mind your P's and Q's"Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle bakedinto the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed arefill, 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 theirelbow............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Zugec Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Nice collection BTW I am one of that 25% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJxp Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile NationalMonuments. Although it is not by definition "mobile", Niagara Falls moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezus420 Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Im one of the 75% that tried... I just didnt believe it. (I couldnt do it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Im one of the 75% that tried... I just didnt believe it. (I couldnt do it)<{POST_SNAPBACK}>LOL!! Same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender341 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 i know quite a few pqople that can lick their elbows (and I'm one of them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezus420 Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 i know quite a few pqople that can lick their elbows (and I'm one of them)Proove it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Another useless fact - Margarine is the only food that flies will not eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender341 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 i know quite a few pqople that can lick their elbows (and I'm one of them)Proove it <{POST_SNAPBACK}>when someone said that in one of my english class's almost half of the people were able to, but im sorry to say i don't have a digital camera to post a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezus420 Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 @ender341Props to them (and you) I cant even come close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJxp Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 It is impossible to lick your elbow.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i know quite a few pqople that can lick their elbows (and I'm one of them)<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Are we talking about the outer tip, or the inner dip? Anybody can lick the skin of the elbow closest to the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 i tried and didnt come close, over an inch away, but thats prolly b/c im tall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoNoise Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 It is impossible to lick your elbow. At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick theirelbow...............<{POST_SNAPBACK}>At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick theirelbow...............<{POST_SNAPBACK}>WRONG... It IS possible to lick your elbow, I can lick my elbow easily !I'll get some pics soon and prove it if nobody believes me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezus420 Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'll get some pics soon and prove it if nobody believes me smile.gifId like to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_ Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'll get some pics soon and prove it if nobody believes meI'm waiting to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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