Topic: Random Facts
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Wed 06/22/16 11:28 AM
A giraffe can kill a lion with one kick.
Dueling in Paraguay is legal as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
A recent poll showed that 33% of dog owners admit they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave them messages on an answering machine.
The only survivor of Custer's Last Stand was his horse, Comanche.
A diamond will not dissolve in acid. The only thing that can destroy it is intense heat.
The White House had a telephone before it had an indoor bathroom
Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.
Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.
Most lipsticks contain fish scales.
Alexander Hamilton & his son Philip both died in the same spot- in a field during duels.
Thomas Edison (creator of the light bulb) was afraid of the dark.
Scientists say that sex can alleviate arthritis pain for up to 6 hrs
Researchers say hat when a waitress draws a happy face on a check, tips go up 18%
It's illegal to hunt camels in Arizona
Humans & elephants are the only animals that can stand on their heads
Every year, Mexico City sinks about 10 inches
There is a city called Rome on every continent in the world.
58% of Americans believe they have above average IQ.
Fortune cookies were actually invented in America in 1918 by Charles Jung.
All polar bears are left handed.
Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.
Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning.
The first test tube baby was born July 25, 1978
Eagles mate in the air.
Among pro hockey players, 68% have lost at least 1 tooth
It takes a lobster about 7 years to grow to a weight of 1 pound.
In Tibet, it is considered polite to stick out your tongue at your guests.
Nearly 60% of women say they receive at least 11 emails a day, whereas only 49% of men say they do.
The word "taxi" is spelled the same in English, German, French, Swedish, & Portuguese
Ketchup was sold in the US as a patent medicine in the early 19th century-Dr. Millers Compound Extract of Tomato
The 1st automobile to cross the US took 52 days in 1903 going from San Francisco to New York.
The official state sport of Alaska is dog mushing
The Hoover Dam was built to last 2000 years. The concrete in it won't be fully cured for another 500.
It's illegal to plow a field in North Carolina with an elephant
In 1939, Pacific Grove, CA passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to molest a butterfly.
In 1875, the director of the US Patent Office resigned, advised his department should close, and claimed there was nothing left to invent.
An armadillo crosses a river by holding its breath and walking across the bottom.
According to some studies, a 30 minute nap each day reduces the risk of a heart attack by 30%
Every person has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprints
About 4% of all Americans are vegetarians
Napoleon Bonaparte was afraid of cats
On some Caribbean Islands, the oysters can climb trees.
A group of kangaroos is called a mob, group of whales a pod, and group of owls a parliament.
Among American women, 74% say the biggest dating turnoff is foul language.
About 1/2 of American men enjoy money more then sex.

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Thu 06/23/16 06:26 PM
On some Caribbean Islands, the oysters can climb trees.

Uh.. why would an oyster *want* to climb a tree..?

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Thu 06/23/16 06:28 PM
laughlaughlaughlaugh

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Thu 06/23/16 06:44 PM

On some Caribbean Islands, the oysters can climb trees.

Uh.. why would an oyster *want* to climb a tree..?
IDK but Colorado has oysters that climb mountains....the elusive Mountain Oyster. laugh


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Thu 06/23/16 07:04 PM
This is what happens when you have too many power drinks! Actually I hope the op didn't burn himself out.... good stuff! Not true but good stuff!

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Thu 06/23/16 07:11 PM

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Sat 06/25/16 12:30 PM

A giraffe can kill a lion with one kick.Dueling in Paraguay is legal as long as both parties are registered blood donors.A recent poll showed that 33% of dog owners admit they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave them messages on an answering machine.The only survivor of Custer's Last Stand was his horse, Comanche.A diamond will not dissolve in acid. The only thing that can destroy it is intense heat.The White House had a telephone before it had an indoor bathroomLemons contain more sugar than strawberries.Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.Most lipsticks contain fish scales.Alexander Hamilton & his son Philip both died in the same spot- in a field during duels.Thomas Edison (creator of the light bulb) was afraid of the dark.Scientists say that sex can alleviate arthritis pain for up to 6 hrsResearchers say hat when a waitress draws a happy face on a check, tips go up 18%It's illegal to hunt camels in Arizona
Humans & elephants are the only animals that can stand on their headsEvery year, Mexico City sinks about 10 inchesThere is a city called Rome on every continent in the world.58% of Americans believe they have above average IQ.
Fortune cookies were actually invented in America in 1918 by Charles Jung.
All polar bears are left handed.Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.
Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning.The first test tube baby was born July 25, 1978Eagles mate in the air.Among pro hockey players, 68% have lost at least 1 toothIt takes a lobster about 7 years to grow to a weight of 1 pound.In Tibet, it is considered polite to stick out your tongue at your guests.Nearly 60% of women say they receive at least 11 emails a day, whereas only 49% of men say they do.The word "taxi" is spelled the same in English, German, French, Swedish, & PortugueseKetchup was sold in the US as a patent medicine in the early 19th century-Dr. Millers Compound Extract of TomatoThe 1st automobile to cross the US took 52 days in 1903 going from San Francisco to New York.
The official state sport of Alaska is dog mushingThe Hoover Dam was built to last 2000 years. The concrete in it won't be fully cured for another 500.It's illegal to plow a field in North Carolina with an elephant
In 1939, Pacific Grove, CA passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to molest a butterfly.In 1875, the director of the US Patent Office resigned, advised his department should close, and claimed there was nothing left to invent.An armadillo crosses a river by holding its breath and walking across the bottom.According to some studies, a 30 minute nap each day reduces the risk of a heart attack by 30%Every person has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprintsAbout 4% of all Americans are vegetarians
Napoleon Bonaparte was afraid of catsOn some Caribbean Islands, the oysters can climb trees.A group of kangaroos is called a mob, group of whales a pod, and group of owls a parliament.Among American women, 74% say the biggest dating turnoff is foul language.About 1/2 of American men enjoy money more then sex.

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Sat 06/25/16 02:20 PM
People only use 10% of their brains.

Some people on here probably on use 6-7%.

The pot smokers have a good point.
Why not smoke the remaining 90%.