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Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2024
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 11:24 am: |   |
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury.
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
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The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
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The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
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The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
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Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
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Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
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Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
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Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
A. Father's Day
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
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It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
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In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
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Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
DID YOU?
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D.R. Bennett
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
389
Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 05:16 pm: | |
I am now convinced that life is utterly pointless*
~ 7 Steps To Enlightenment ISBN: 1-4137-9194-8 ~ |
Tom Elkins
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
493
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 06:22 pm: | |
Bill - Your first is conrary to what I was told. Way I heard it, it was called "golf" because "f**k" was already taken.
Tom Elkins
NORTH of TEXAS
www.authorsden.com/tomelkins |
Fred Dungan
Unity Member
Post Number:
1824
Registered: 10-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 07:32 pm: | |
I understand that O.J. Simpson has become an accomplished golfer.
http://www.fdungan.com/south.htm |
Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1994
Registered: 06-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 06:08 pm: | |
I can lick my elbow.
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com |
Nancy Mehl
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2478
Registered: 08-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 06:38 pm: | |
I usually avoid "lists" of little known facts because they are almost always boring. However, this was very interesting. I found myself saying out loud more than once: "I didn't know that!"
And yes, I tried to lick my elbow.
Sigh.
Nancy
MINDSIGHT MODERATOR
www.nancymehlbooks.com
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Gloria Marlow
Unity Member
Post Number:
1822
Registered: 04-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 07:52 pm: | |
I can lick my nose, but I can't lick my elbow.
Gloria Davidson Marlow
**The Butterfly Game***Shades of Silence***Flowers for Megan**
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Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2161
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 09:43 pm: | |
I'm not going to go there! The possibilities boggle the mind.
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Tom Elkins
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
496
Registered: 01-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 06:30 am: | |
I can't lick my elbow, but I can lick yours.
Tom Elkins
NORTH of TEXAS
www.authorsden.com/tomelkins |
Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1997
Registered: 06-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 09:00 am: | |
My elbow can lick your elbow!
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com |
Pacwriter
Unity Member
Post Number:
2469
Registered: 04-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 09:40 am: | |
disgusting
reminds me of cats and dogs- lick lick lick lick
meaningful question: Why would anyone want a dog or cat to lick them in the face knowing what cats and dogs do with their tongues?
what to lick?? cake batter from the bowl, melting ice cream cone, inside lid off yogurt or dripping catsup from hot dog
http://www.perrycomer.com
http://www.blogger.com/publish.g?blogID=20779252&inprogress=true
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Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1998
Registered: 06-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 09:45 am: | |
Yogurt and catsup were invented by communists to rot the minds of Americans. Yeccchhhhh to both.
If I had a choice between having a dog or a doctor lick an open wound, I'd pick the dog every time.
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com |
Claudia Turner VanLydegraf
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2796
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 10:40 am: | |
Me too, Dennis......
Claudia
MINDSIGHT MODERATOR
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Stephen Lodge
Wandering Member
Post Number:
178
Registered: 06-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 11:37 am: | |
And if I had a choice between a doctor or a dog licking my face, I'd choose the dog.
Novels by Stephen Lodge:
"Shadows of Eagles"
"Charley Sunday's Texas Outfit!"
"Nickel-Plated Dream"
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Pacwriter
Unity Member
Post Number:
2470
Registered: 04-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 12:00 pm: | |
you guys forget our blond Doctor here at mindsight?? Now do you still prefer the dog?
http://www.perrycomer.com
http://www.blogger.com/publish.g?blogID=20779252&inprogress=true
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Claudia Turner VanLydegraf
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2797
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 12:11 pm: | |
I am female, therefore no licks from our esteemed lady doctor..... however I do love Sheila greatly, as an adopted daughter and I would welcome her kisses in that manner, but still I prefer a dog to a regular doctor.....
Claudia
MINDSIGHT MODERATOR
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Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1999
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 03:12 pm: | |
I won't even think what I'm thinking.
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com |
Gloria Marlow
Unity Member
Post Number:
1824
Registered: 04-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 04:58 pm: | |
Yogurt and catsup were invented by communists to rot the minds of Americans. Yeccchhhhh to both.
Dennis -- I am the only person I know who doesn't like catsup. Nice to know I'm not alone. I don't even like to smell it. Shudders.
I am also the only person I know who hates tea...my sister spent half our childhood trying to trick me into drinking it. I have to scrub my tongue with a napkin if I get so much as a drip in my mouth. GROSS!
Gloria Davidson Marlow
**The Butterfly Game***Shades of Silence***Flowers for Megan**
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Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2164
Registered: 10-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 06:02 pm: | |
Speaking of our resident doc, I finally got my camera fixed and managed to snap this shot of her over the 4th. She's put on a little weight, don't you think?
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Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2000
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 06:05 pm: | |
Geeze Gloria... You must have been a fun date when you were young. Hot Dog and Hamburger joints were off limits and they couldn't even take you to a Chinese reataurant. what's left? Pizza? I wonder what all the boys said about you.
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com |
Gloria Marlow
Unity Member
Post Number:
1825
Registered: 04-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 06:35 pm: | |
I married the first boy I ever dated. He took me for pizza every Friday night.
Gloria
Gloria Davidson Marlow
**The Butterfly Game***Shades of Silence***Flowers for Megan**
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Fred Dungan
Unity Member
Post Number:
1836
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 10:27 pm: | |
I married the first girl I ever dated. She took me to the cleaners.
http://www.fdungan.com/vigilantes.htm |
Sheila Schmidt
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
801
Registered: 05-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 03:38 pm: | |
Oh that's cute, Nelson... Just for the record, I would NEVER wear that shade of blush! |
Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2171
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 11:23 am: | |
Hey, the camera doesn't lie! |
Tom Elkins
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
498
Registered: 01-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 07:45 pm: | |
Bill - you mean that picture of you is really what you look like? Damn the bad luck!
Tom Elkins
NORTH of TEXAS
www.authorsden.com/tomelkins |
Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2002
Registered: 06-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 10:36 am: | |
Speaking of pictures, I was wondering if anyone here ever reads the funny papers. I believe that the Dagwood and Blondie cartoons are still running.
My question is: When did their dogs die? Remember Daisy and all the pups? When it was time for their bath Dagwood used to gather them all together and carry them stacked side-by-side and then lose control about the time he got them in the wash tub.
Mr. Dithers still shows up from time to time but the kids must have moved out. The boy's name was Junior (I think) and I can't remember his sister's name but she was a hottie.
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com |
Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2178
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 11:21 am: | |
Dennis, Dennis, Dennis... How antiquated you have become.
Chic Young died and his son now does the cartoon. Dag and Blondie's children are Alexander and ???????. Daisy is usually in the background and Dithers appears quite regularly.
My current favorites are "Zits" and "For Better or Worse". I still read some of them (maybe Hagar and Bettles Bailey) nearly every day. Old habits are hard to break. |
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