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10 More Crazy Science Facts You Didn't Know

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:58:10 GMT

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10 More Crazy Science Facts You Didn't Know

You can Hypnotize Chickens

You can have an erection once dead

Picking one's nose and eating it might be healthy

Your hand can have a life of it's own

It's true, Men can breastfeed

Don't laugh too much, it can kill you

A weapon could make you Gay

Bart Simpson's Tomacco (half tomato, half tobacco) was possible

You can die on the Toilet

It's OK to have a third nipple

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Bizarre but true facts about the Earth

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:55:50 GMT

clipped by: swampfoxz
clipper's remarks: The oldest living tree is a California bristlecone pine name 'Methuselah'. It is about 4600 years old. The largest tree in the world is a giant sequoia growing in California. It is 84 meters tall and measures 29 meters round the trunk. The fastest growing tree is the eucalyptus. It can grow 10 meters a year.

The Antartic notothenia fish has a protein in its blood that acts like antifreeze and stops the fish freezing in icy sea.

The USA uses 29% of the world's petrol and 33% of the world's electricity.

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Bizarre but true facts about the Earth

In 1783 an Icelandic eruption threw up enough dust to temporarily block out the sun over Europe.

About 20 to 30 volcanoes erupt each year, mostly under the sea.

A huge underground river runs underneath the Nile, with six times more water than the river above.

Lake Bosumtwi in Ghana formed in a hollow made by a meteorite.

Beaver Lake, in Yellowstone Park, USA, was artificially created by beaver damming.

Off the coast of Florida there is an underwater hotel. Guests have to dive to the entrance.

Venice in Italy is built on 118 sea islets joined by 400 bridges. It is gradually sinking into the water.

The Ancient Egyptians worshipped a sky goddess called Nut.

The world's windiest place is Commonwealth Bay, Antartica.

In 1934, a gust of wind reached 371 km/h on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, USA.

American Roy Sullivan has been struck by lighting a record seven times.

The desert baobab tree can store up to 1000 litres of water in its trunk.

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The Top 15 Chuck Norris Facts

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:39:51 GMT

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clipper's remarks: 4. Superman owns a pair of Chuck Norris pajamas.

3. Chuck Norris does not “teabag” the ladies. He “Potato-Sacks” them.

2. There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

1. Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

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The Top 15 Chuck Norris Facts

. Chuck Norris doesn’t read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

. Chuck Norris was originally cast as Jack Bauer in 24, but was replaced by the producers when he managed to kill every terrorist and save the day in 12 minutes and 37 seconds.

. Chuck Norris can eat just one Lay’s potato chip.

. M.C. Hammer learned the hard way that Chuck Norris can touch this.

11. Chuck Norris sleeps with every woman in the world once a month. They bleed for a week as a result.

. Chuck Norris doesn’t have hair on his testicles, because hair does not grow on steel.

. Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.

. If you work in an office with Chuck Norris, don’t ask him for his three-hole-punch.

. The quickest way to a man’s heart is with Chuck Norris’ fist.

. When the Boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.

5. Chuck Norris won’t ever get a heart attack, because a heart knows better than to attack Chuck Norris.

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Just the Facts Mam…

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:27:13 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Two-thirds of the world’s eggplant is grown in New Jersey.

The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.

The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher.

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Just the Facts Mam…

In 21 states, Wal-Mart is the single largest employer.

One of Hewlett Packard’s first ideas was an automatic urinal flusher.

There is a company that will (for $14,000) take your ashes, compress them into a synthetic diamond to be set in jewelry for a loved one.

41% of Chinese people eat at least once a week at a fast food restaurant. 35% of Americans do.

There are 2,000,000 millionaires in the United States.

In 2002, women earned 742,000 bachelor’s degrees. Men earned only 550,000 during the same year. The difference is growing so large that many colleges now practice (quietly) affirmative action for male applicants.

Even today, 90% of the continental United States is still open space or farmland.

Mel Gibson has personally earned almost $400,000,000 from his movie “The Passion of the Christ”.

20% of Americans think that the sun orbits around the Earth.

The thong accounts for 25% of the United States women’s underwear market.

On average, 40% of all hotel

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SUBSTANTIATED TRUE FACTS

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:49:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Breast cancer patients are significantly more likely to have a pet dog instead of a cat. 80% of all breast cancer patients have had "extensive contact" with dogs before their diagnosis. Researchers speculate that dogs (and possibly other pets) harbor viruses that can raise the risk of contracting cancer. - San Diego Union, 11/20/07

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SUBSTANTIATED TRUE FACTS - THE HUMAN BODY

The life expectancy in southwestern Virginia is now five years lower than it was twenty five years ago. - New York Times, 4/27/08

If you are a pregnant woman, if you eat a bowl of cereal each week, it is 87% more likely that will give birth to a boy. - CBS News (Denver, CO) , 4/23/08

If you are a pregnant woman, the odds are 3 out of 4 (75%) that you strongly crave unusual foods. If you suffer from those cravings, the odds are 1 out of 6 that you crave chewing on coal. - The Week Magazine, 5/16/08

By age 60, most people have lost half their taste buds. - San Diego Union, 4/29/08

Zach Dunlap, a 21 year old Oklahoma City man, was declared brain dead. Doctors were preparing to remove his organs for transplant when he began to move his foot and hand. He slowly regained consciousness and was sent home to continue his recovery. - CNN.com, 3/24/08

The odds are 1 out of 3 (33%) that you have fallen asleep or have felt very sleepy at

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Important Facts About Canada

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:34:29 GMT

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clipper's remarks: My heart is still Canadian.

Clip Source: pimptravel.com

Important Facts About Canada
By Pauline Go

Located in the northern part of the North America, Canada is one of the most beautiful and exotic landscapes, which is widely known for its technological advancements, vast terrain and rich natural resources.

Mentioned below are some important facts about Canada

1. Canada is the world’s second largest country that stretches from Atlantic Ocean on the East to the Pacific Ocean on the West. Arctic Ocean is present on the northern side of Canada while southern side is bordered by the United States of America.

2. Canada became a politically autonomous dominion in 1867 while retaining its relationship with the United Kingdom. Canada is unique in the sense that it is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of England, being the head of the state.

3. Another unique feature of the country is that it is a multicultural and bilingual country with both English and French being declared as official languages

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Surely you Joust?

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:05:56 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Interesting History

Clip Source: phunkyou.com

Surely you Joust?

Interesting History

The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn’t just how you like it, think about how things used to be.
Here are some alleged facts about the 1500s

* Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.

* Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children, last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.”

Houses had thatched roofs, thick! Straw piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place

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Left brain/right brain optical illusion

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:02:11 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I started counterclockwise and then it changed to clockwise and I can't see it the other way any more.

Clip Source: delicategeniusblog.com

Left brain/right brain optical illusion

This is so freaking me out. From news.com.au earlier.

The Right Brain vs Left Brain test … do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?

If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.

Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
“big picture” oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can “get it” (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking

It’s freaking me out. I see it spin clockwise but can reverse it at will!

You?

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What luck for rulers, that men do not think

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:03:29 GMT

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clipper's remarks: When they took the fourth amendment, I was quiet because I didn't deal drugs!
When they took the sixth amendment, I was quiet because I was innocent.
When they took the second amendment, I was quiet because I didn't own a gun!
Now they've taken the first amendment, and I can say nothing about it.
What luck for rulers, that men do not think.
-Adolph Hitler

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John F. Kennedy

H.L. Mencken

Abraham Lincoln

President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924)

Friedrich Nietzsche

"Puritanism

H. L. Mencken

Thomas Jefferson

Frequent punishments are always a sign of weakness or laziness on the part of a government. - Jean Jacques Rousseau

Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. - Mark Twain

Propaganda must not serve the truth, especially as it might bring out something favorable for the opponent. - Adolf Hitler: Mein Kampf.

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alleged facts about the 1500s

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:48:08 GMT

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clipper's remarks: You should read them all.Quite interesting.
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock them out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a "wake."

Clip Source: matt.simerson.net

Here are some alleged facts about the 1500s

* The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying "dirt poor."

* Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or "upper crust."

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Amazing Hawaii wallpapers

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:39:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Hawaii Weird Facts

Clip Source: hellishhumor.com

Hawaii Weird Facts with Amazing Hawaii wallpapers

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I bet you didn't know

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:23:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Neither did I.

Clip Source: www.wimp.com

- Barbie's full name is Barbara Milicent Roberts.

- It is impossible to lick your elbow.

- A crocodile can't stick its tongue out.

- A shrimp's heart is in their head.

- People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze, you're heart stops for a mili-second.

- In a study of 200,000 ostriches over a period of 80 years, no one reported a single case where an ostrich buried its head in the sand (or attempted to do so).

- It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

- A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

- Between 1937 and 1945 Heinz produced a version of Alphabetti Spaghetti especially for the German market that consisted solely of little pasta swastikas.

- By law, every child in Belgium must take harmonica lessons at Primary school.

- On average, a human being will have sex more than 3,000 times and spend two weeks kissing in their lifetime.

- More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.

- Rats and horses can't vomit.

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South Carolina Tan

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:10:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Anderson

Clip Source: flickrbikini.com

Oh Carolina!

Anderson South Carolina is an attractive place to visit, to live in or to go on vacation. It offers high to medium temperature ranges along with very low housing costs. It has a population of just over 2500 people and an average of 18 minutes to work commute. In addition to that there are lots of interesting details that comprise its history. There are facts and trivia of Anderson and the surroundings in the area. The crime rate there is also very low.

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500 Mostly Useless Facts

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:21:24 GMT

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Clip Source: www.djtech.net

1. Most American car horns honk in the key of F.

2. The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan."

3. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

4. Every time you lick a stamp, you consume 1/10 of a calorie.

5. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.

6. Studies show that if a cat falls off the seventh floor of a building it has about thirty percent less chance of surviving than a cat that falls off the twentieth floor. It supposedly takes about eight floors for the cat to realize what is occurring, relax and correct itself.

7. Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

8. The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929; '7' was selected after the original 7-ounce containers and 'UP' for the direction of the bubbles.

9. 101 Dalmatians, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and Mulan are the only Disney cartoons where both parents are present and don't die throughout the movie. .

10. A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.

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Dom Perignon – Facts and Legends

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:37:41 GMT

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Clip Source: www.swampfoxz.com

Dom Perignon – Facts and Legends

Dom Perignon is the prestige cuvée of the giant Moët et Chandon Champagne house. It is named after the famous monk, who was the most important early influence in the development of
Champagne into the sparkling wine we know today. It was not the first Champagne to use his name, as early in the last century small proprietaire-recoltants (farmer-growers) at

Hautvillers, employed it for their wine. Unfortunately for them they did not register the name, Dom Perignon, as a trademark.

Dom Perignon was born Pierre Perignon in 1640, the son of a clerk to the local judge at Saint-Menehould, a small town to the east of the Champagne region. At the age of

19 he entered the Benedictine Order at the Abbey of Saint-Vannes at Verdun. When he was just 28 he was appointed cellarmaster at the Abbey of Hautvillers.

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