GreatDame 2 Posted September 1, 2006 I think I have you beat: 1. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. 2. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. 3. There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. 4. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing. 5. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. 6. There are more chickens than people in the world. 7. Two-thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in New Jersey. 8. The longest one-syllable word in the English language is "screeched." 9. On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag. 10. All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20. 11. No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver,or purple. 12. "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt". 13. All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back on the $5 bill. 14. Almonds are a member of the peach family. 15. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance. 16. Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable. 17. There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous":tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. 18. Los Angeles' full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula" 19. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. 20. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. 21. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. 22. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10.. 23. Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer. 24. The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." 25. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours. 26. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. 27. A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. 28. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. 29. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. 30. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. 31. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. 32. Mr. Rogers is an ordained minister. 33. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes. 34. There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball. 35. "Stewardesses" is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand Just thought I would lighten the air for a minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trizzy 0 Posted September 1, 2006 AHHHHH--the sweet sound of my brain expanding--so nice to learn something new each day--thanks for the breather! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving-It 0 Posted September 1, 2006 I knew numba 24. Thanks for posting. I wonder who counted the ridges on a dime. :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted September 1, 2006 I can't remember where I picked these up, but here goes: * The human heart can pump blood with enough pressure to squirt it 30 feet. * It's impossible to committ suicide by holding your breath. * Right handed people live, on average, 9 years longer than left. * It's impossible to lick your elbow. * The average person learns 7000 things every day. * 25% of Americans have been on TV. * Yu are born with 300 bones, but as an adult have 206. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegaswildflower 0 Posted September 1, 2006 I must know where / how to get the smiley doing thigh crunches eating ice cream! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDame 2 Posted September 1, 2006 lol, Yeah I love that thing... You can just copy and paste it...its the easiest way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegaswildflower 0 Posted September 1, 2006 do you mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDame 2 Posted September 1, 2006 Go for it! Im not bitter and hateful and I wont even post nasty things about you a year from now when Im bored and need attention!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vegaswildflower 0 Posted September 1, 2006 Thanks, but I dont belive you.. I think your going to turn on me any minute now and say I stole it from you.. in fact maybe you could strat deleting your post now, just in case I copy them and keep them in a secret hiding spot for when you do turn on me!! Thanks! Its awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDame 2 Posted September 1, 2006 DOH! Busted before I could get you back for somthing you never did...I guess I will have to start making shit up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted September 1, 2006 LMAO, when I read the thread title, I thought, OMG, here we go again, thanks for the relief from all the BS. Isn't it great we have the option to read or NOT to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving-It 0 Posted September 1, 2006 I think you guys should form a club now that you have a common bond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDame 2 Posted September 1, 2006 Who says we havent already??? But dont tell anyone...we are going to make our posse debut as soon as we have somthing totally worthless to bitch about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving-It 0 Posted September 1, 2006 Who says we havent already??? But dont tell anyone...we are going to make our posse debut as soon as we have somthing totally worthless to bitch about. :biggrin1: :heh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatDame 2 Posted September 1, 2006 I would like to publicly state that Loving-it is stalking me. She is obviously posting in a public forum where I am posting. Her plans to deposse my posse will not be allowed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites