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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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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.
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.
did you know it is illegal in some state of the US. to give yourself sexual pleasure with a fish... yup
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/
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:
> 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
According to British law passed in 1845, attempting to commit suicide was a capital offense. Offenders could be hanged for trying.
Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
In Alaska it is illegal to shoot at a moose from the window of an aeroplane or other flying vehicle.
In Athens, Greece, a driver's license can be taken away by law if the driver is deemed either "unbathed" or "poorly dressed".
In Baltimore USA it is illegal to wash or scrub a sink regardless of how dirty it is
In Hartford, Connecticut, it is illegal for a husband to kiss his wife on Sundays.
In Jasmine, Saskatchewan, it is illegal for a cow to moo within 300 km of a private home.
In Texas, it is illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.
Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
In Alaska it is illegal to shoot at a moose from the window of an aeroplane or other flying vehicle.
In Athens, Greece, a driver's license can be taken away by law if the driver is deemed either "unbathed" or "poorly dressed".
In Baltimore USA it is illegal to wash or scrub a sink regardless of how dirty it is
In Hartford, Connecticut, it is illegal for a husband to kiss his wife on Sundays.
In Jasmine, Saskatchewan, it is illegal for a cow to moo within 300 km of a private home.
In Texas, it is illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.
A family of six died in Oregon during WWII as a result of a Japanese balloon bomb.
Corcoran Jump boots (Army Jump Boots) have 82 stiches on the inside of the sole and 101 stitches on the outside of the sole in honor of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions actions during WWII.
During conscription for WWII, there were nine documented cases of men with three testicles. (Source: N/A)
During World War II, it took the U.S. only four days to build a ship.
During World War II, the Navajo language was used successfully as a code by the U.S.
During World War II, W.C. Fields kept US $50,000 in Germany 'in case the little b*stard wins'.
During World War II, world champion chess player, Reuben Fine, helped the U.S. calculate were enemy submarines might surface based on positional probability.
During WWII, Americans tried to train bats to drop bombs.
Escape maps, compasses, and files were inserted into Monopoly game boards and smuggled into POW camps inside Germany during W.W.II; real money for escapees was slipped into the packs of Monopoly money.
John has a long moustache was the coded-signal used by the French Resistance in WWII to mobilize their forces once the Allies had landed on the Normandy beaches.
Kotex was first manufactured as bandages, during World War II.
Playing cards were issued to British pilots in WWII. If captured, they could be soaked in water and unfolded to reveal a map for escape.
Prior to World War II, when guards were posted at the fence, anyone could wander right up to the front door of the U.S. President's residence, the White House.
Ringo Starr was born during a WWII air raid. (Source: N/A)
The first atomic bomb dropped on Japan fell from the Enola Gay, named after the unit commander's mother. The second dropped from a plane known as Bock's Car.
The term the whole nine yards came from WWII fighter pilots in the Pacific. When arming their planes on th ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo at a target, it got the whole nine yards.
The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency. (Source: N/A)
The very first bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin during World War II killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo
World War II involved over 57 countries.
Corcoran Jump boots (Army Jump Boots) have 82 stiches on the inside of the sole and 101 stitches on the outside of the sole in honor of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions actions during WWII.
During conscription for WWII, there were nine documented cases of men with three testicles. (Source: N/A)
During World War II, it took the U.S. only four days to build a ship.
During World War II, the Navajo language was used successfully as a code by the U.S.
During World War II, W.C. Fields kept US $50,000 in Germany 'in case the little b*stard wins'.
During World War II, world champion chess player, Reuben Fine, helped the U.S. calculate were enemy submarines might surface based on positional probability.
During WWII, Americans tried to train bats to drop bombs.
Escape maps, compasses, and files were inserted into Monopoly game boards and smuggled into POW camps inside Germany during W.W.II; real money for escapees was slipped into the packs of Monopoly money.
John has a long moustache was the coded-signal used by the French Resistance in WWII to mobilize their forces once the Allies had landed on the Normandy beaches.
Kotex was first manufactured as bandages, during World War II.
Playing cards were issued to British pilots in WWII. If captured, they could be soaked in water and unfolded to reveal a map for escape.
Prior to World War II, when guards were posted at the fence, anyone could wander right up to the front door of the U.S. President's residence, the White House.
Ringo Starr was born during a WWII air raid. (Source: N/A)
The first atomic bomb dropped on Japan fell from the Enola Gay, named after the unit commander's mother. The second dropped from a plane known as Bock's Car.
The term the whole nine yards came from WWII fighter pilots in the Pacific. When arming their planes on th ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo at a target, it got the whole nine yards.
The universally popular Hershey bar was used overseas during World War II as currency. (Source: N/A)
The very first bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin during World War II killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo
World War II involved over 57 countries.
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