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come on people tell me something i didnt know..not something sciency or like that
i want you to tell me something that makes me go"wow i did not know that"
like did you know that all pandas are left handed?
stuff like that
dont just randomly make stuff up it has to be real or to the best of your knowledge be real.
so come on wow me
i want you to tell me something that makes me go"wow i did not know that"
like did you know that all pandas are left handed?
stuff like that
dont just randomly make stuff up it has to be real or to the best of your knowledge be real.
so come on wow me
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I am the Tarrant wrote:
> Mystique wrote:
> this ones for trekkies
did you know that the wright
> brothers plane was called
> "bird of prey"?!
eh?
like i said it was for trekkies
the bird of prey is a klingon ship
> Mystique wrote:
> this ones for trekkies
did you know that the wright
> brothers plane was called
> "bird of prey"?!
eh?
like i said it was for trekkies
the bird of prey is a klingon ship
Mystique wrote:
> this ones for trekkies
did you know that the wright brothers plane was called
> "bird of prey"?!
I didn't know that. Thanks!
> this ones for trekkies
did you know that the wright brothers plane was called
> "bird of prey"?!
I didn't know that. Thanks!
I am the Tarrant wrote
Abdul Kassam Ismael, Grand Vizier of Persia
in the tenth century, carried his library with him wherever he went. The 117,000 volumes were carried by 400 camels trained to walk in alphabetical order.
I so want that to be true! Please give me the source that confirms it!
Everything I have printed so far has all been true the link for it all is http://www.uselessfacts.net/facts/History/
Abdul Kassam Ismael, Grand Vizier of Persia
in the tenth century, carried his library with him wherever he went. The 117,000 volumes were carried by 400 camels trained to walk in alphabetical order.
I so want that to be true! Please give me the source that confirms it!
Everything I have printed so far has all been true the link for it all is http://www.uselessfacts.net/facts/History/
did you know it is illegal in some state of the US. to give yourself sexual pleasure with a fish... yup
in england ........
With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday. (Repealed)
All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (in a pub or bar).
It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.
Chelsea Pensioner may not be impersonated.
A bed may not be hung out of a window.
It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
Mince pies are not to be eaten on Christmas Day.
Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.
It is illegal to leave baggage unattended. [Why does this law exist?]
Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism. [Why does this law exist?]
Those wishing to use a television must buy a license. [Why does this law exist?]
It is illegal for a Member of Parliament to enter the House of Commons wearing a full suit of armour.
If a steam locumotive is driven on roads, a man must walk in front of the vehicle with a red flag during the day and a red lantern at night to warn passersby.
All steam locumotives are limited to 4mph on roads.
A**l sex is prohibited. (Repealed 1997)
You may not make out in public.
It is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle.
Committing suicide is classified as a capital crime.
(Repealed)
Interfering with the mail or sleeping with the consort of the Queen is classed as treason, and as such, carries a maximum penalty of death. (Repealed 1998)
Placing a postage stamp that bears the Queen (or King) upside down is considered treason.
With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday. (Repealed)
All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (in a pub or bar).
It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.
Chelsea Pensioner may not be impersonated.
A bed may not be hung out of a window.
It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
Mince pies are not to be eaten on Christmas Day.
Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.
It is illegal to leave baggage unattended. [Why does this law exist?]
Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism. [Why does this law exist?]
Those wishing to use a television must buy a license. [Why does this law exist?]
It is illegal for a Member of Parliament to enter the House of Commons wearing a full suit of armour.
If a steam locumotive is driven on roads, a man must walk in front of the vehicle with a red flag during the day and a red lantern at night to warn passersby.
All steam locumotives are limited to 4mph on roads.
A**l sex is prohibited. (Repealed 1997)
You may not make out in public.
It is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle.
Committing suicide is classified as a capital crime.
(Repealed)
Interfering with the mail or sleeping with the consort of the Queen is classed as treason, and as such, carries a maximum penalty of death. (Repealed 1998)
Placing a postage stamp that bears the Queen (or King) upside down is considered treason.
Each anchor chain link on the Titanic was about 175 lbs.
The Titanic had four engines.
The Titanic's radio call sign was "MGY."
Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
After the great fire of Rome in AD64, the emperor Nero ostensibly decided to lay the blame on Christians residing in the city of Rome. These he gathered together, crucified, covered in pitch (tar), and burnt alive. He walked around his gardens admiring the view.
Ancient Romans believe that birds mated on February 14th.
Flamingo tongues were a common delicacy at Roman feasts.
Hannibal had only one eye after getting a disease while attacking Rome.
In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose.
In ancient Rome, weasels were used to catch mice.
It was decreed by law in the Roman Empire that all young maidens be fed rabbit meat because it would make them more beautiful and more willing.
Julius Caesar tried to beef up the population of Rome by offering rewards to couples who had many children.
Spartacus led the revolt of the Roman slaves and gladiators in 73 A.D.
The Pantheon is the largest building from ancient Rome that survives intact.
The Roman emperor Caligula made his horse a senator.
The Roman emperor Commodos collected all the dwarfs, cripples, and freaks he could find in the city of Rome and had them brought to the Colosseum, where they were ordered to fight each other to the death with meat cleavers.
The term "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye," is from Ancient Rome. The only rule during wrestling matches was, No eye gouging. Everything else was allowed but the only way to be disqualified was to poke someone's eyes out.
The Titanic had four engines.
The Titanic's radio call sign was "MGY."
Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
After the great fire of Rome in AD64, the emperor Nero ostensibly decided to lay the blame on Christians residing in the city of Rome. These he gathered together, crucified, covered in pitch (tar), and burnt alive. He walked around his gardens admiring the view.
Ancient Romans believe that birds mated on February 14th.
Flamingo tongues were a common delicacy at Roman feasts.
Hannibal had only one eye after getting a disease while attacking Rome.
In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose.
In ancient Rome, weasels were used to catch mice.
It was decreed by law in the Roman Empire that all young maidens be fed rabbit meat because it would make them more beautiful and more willing.
Julius Caesar tried to beef up the population of Rome by offering rewards to couples who had many children.
Spartacus led the revolt of the Roman slaves and gladiators in 73 A.D.
The Pantheon is the largest building from ancient Rome that survives intact.
The Roman emperor Caligula made his horse a senator.
The Roman emperor Commodos collected all the dwarfs, cripples, and freaks he could find in the city of Rome and had them brought to the Colosseum, where they were ordered to fight each other to the death with meat cleavers.
The term "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye," is from Ancient Rome. The only rule during wrestling matches was, No eye gouging. Everything else was allowed but the only way to be disqualified was to poke someone's eyes out.
and in..
Chester
You can only shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow inside the city walls and after midnight.
Hereford
You may not shoot a Welsh person on Sunday with a longbow in the Cathedral Close.
Liverpool
It is illegal for a woman to be topless in public except as a clerk in a tropical fish store.
London
Companies may vote in local elections.
York
Excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow.
Chester
You can only shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow inside the city walls and after midnight.
Hereford
You may not shoot a Welsh person on Sunday with a longbow in the Cathedral Close.
Liverpool
It is illegal for a woman to be topless in public except as a clerk in a tropical fish store.
London
Companies may vote in local elections.
York
Excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow.
Excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and
> arrow.
I'll need to remember that one : ) not be going to York unless it is sunday.
> arrow.
I'll need to remember that one : ) not be going to York unless it is sunday.
AliBoy wrote:
> Excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow
> and
> arrow.
I'll need to remember that one : ) not be going to York
> unless it is sunday.
ROFL!
> Excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow
> and
> arrow.
I'll need to remember that one : ) not be going to York
> unless it is sunday.
ROFL!
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