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Saturday, 12 February 2011
Friday, 11 February 2011
Dr. Phil's test
Below is Dr. Phil's test.
(Dr. Phil scored 55, he did this test on Oprah and she got a 38.)
The following test is pretty accurate and it only takes a few minutes.
Don't peek!
Don't cheat!!!!!
Answers are for who you are now and not who you were in the past.
This is a real test given by Human Relations Departments at many of the major corporations.
It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and in their prospective employees.
There are 10 Simple questions, so grab a pencil and paper.
Begin.
1. When do you feel your best...
A) in the morning
B) during the afternoon and early evening
C) late at night
2. You usually walk...
A) fairly fast, with long steps
B) fairly fast, with little steps
C) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
D) less fast, head down
E) very slowly
3. When talking to people you...
A) stand with your arms folded
B) have your hands clasped
C) have one or both your hands on your hips
D) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
E) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair
4. When relaxing, you sit with..
A) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
B) your legs crossed
C) your legs stretched out or straight
D) one leg curled under you
5. When something really amuses you, you react with...
A) big appreciated laugh
B) a laugh, but not a loud one
C) a quiet chuckle
D) a sheepish smile
6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...
A) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
B) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
C) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed
7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted...
A) welcome the break
B) feel extremely irritated
C) vary between these two extremes
8. Which of the following colors do you like most......
A) Red or orange
B) black
C) yellow or light blue
D) green
E) dark blue or purple
F) white
G) brown or gray
9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are.....
A) stretched out on your back
B) stretched out face down on your stomach
C) on your side, slightly curled
D) with your head on one arm
E) with your head under the covers
10. You often dream that you are.....
A) falling
B) fighting or struggling
C) searching for something or somebody
D) flying or floating
E) you usually have dreamless sleep
F) your dreams are always pleasant
1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e ) 1
10 (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1
OVER 60 POINTS:
Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.
51 TO 60 POINTS:
Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality, a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once, someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.
41 TO 50 POINTS:
Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting, someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding, someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.
31 TO 40 POINTS:
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expects the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you, realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.
21 TO 30 POINTS:
Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.
UNDER 21 POINTS:
People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well, know that you aren't.
(Dr. Phil scored 55, he did this test on Oprah and she got a 38.)
The following test is pretty accurate and it only takes a few minutes.
Don't peek!
Don't cheat!!!!!
Answers are for who you are now and not who you were in the past.
This is a real test given by Human Relations Departments at many of the major corporations.
It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and in their prospective employees.
There are 10 Simple questions, so grab a pencil and paper.
Begin.
1. When do you feel your best...
A) in the morning
B) during the afternoon and early evening
C) late at night
2. You usually walk...
A) fairly fast, with long steps
B) fairly fast, with little steps
C) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
D) less fast, head down
E) very slowly
3. When talking to people you...
A) stand with your arms folded
B) have your hands clasped
C) have one or both your hands on your hips
D) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
E) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair
4. When relaxing, you sit with..
A) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
B) your legs crossed
C) your legs stretched out or straight
D) one leg curled under you
5. When something really amuses you, you react with...
A) big appreciated laugh
B) a laugh, but not a loud one
C) a quiet chuckle
D) a sheepish smile
6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...
A) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
B) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
C) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed
7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted...
A) welcome the break
B) feel extremely irritated
C) vary between these two extremes
8. Which of the following colors do you like most......
A) Red or orange
B) black
C) yellow or light blue
D) green
E) dark blue or purple
F) white
G) brown or gray
9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are.....
A) stretched out on your back
B) stretched out face down on your stomach
C) on your side, slightly curled
D) with your head on one arm
E) with your head under the covers
10. You often dream that you are.....
A) falling
B) fighting or struggling
C) searching for something or somebody
D) flying or floating
E) you usually have dreamless sleep
F) your dreams are always pleasant
1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e ) 1
10 (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1
OVER 60 POINTS:
Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.
51 TO 60 POINTS:
Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality, a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once, someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.
41 TO 50 POINTS:
Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting, someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding, someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.
31 TO 40 POINTS:
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expects the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you, realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.
21 TO 30 POINTS:
Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.
UNDER 21 POINTS:
People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well, know that you aren't.
Monday, 7 February 2011
Celebrities' real names They weren't the names they were born with. But we reveal the celebs real names below:
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Celebrities' real names They weren't the names they were born with. But we reveal the celebs real names below: | |
A Alan Alda = Alphonso D'Abruzzo Woody Allen = Allen Konigsberg Muhammad Ali = Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. Julie Andrews = Julia Elizabeth Wells Fred Astaire = Frederick Austerlitz Chet Atkins = Chester B. Atkins Frankie Avalon = Francis Thomas Avalonne B Lauren Bacall = Betty Joan Perske Anne Bancroft = Anna Maria Italiano Brigitte Bardot = Camille Javal Pat Benatar = Patricia Andrejewski Tony Bennett = Anthony Benedetto Jack Benny = Benjamin Kubelsky Tom Berenger = Thomas Michael Moore Chuck Berry = Charles Edward Anderson Berry Billy The Kid = William H. Bonney Robert Blake = Michael Gubitosi Jon Bon Jovi = John Francis Bongiovi Bono (U2) = Paul Hewson Sonny Bono = Salvatore Phillip Bono David Bowie = David Robert Jones Boy George = George Alan O'Dowd Charles Bronson = Charles Buchinski Albert Brooks = Albert Einstein Mel Brooks = Melvin Kaminsky George Burns = Nathan Birnbaum Ellen Burstyn = Edna Gilhooley Richard Burton = Richard Jenkins C Nicholas Cage = Nicholas Coppola Michael Cain = Maurice Micklewhite Maria Callas = Maria Kalogeropoulos Eric Carr (Kiss) - Paul Charles Caravello Vikki Carr = Florencia Casillas Ray Charles = Ray Charles Robinson Chubby Checker = Ernest Evans Cher = Cherilyn Sarkisian Eric Clapton - Eric Patrick Clapp Patsy Cline = Virginia Patterson Hensley Claudette Colbert = Lily Chauchoin Nat King Cole = Nathaniel Adams Coles Chuck Connors = Kevin Joseph Connors Robert Conrad = Conrad Robert Falk Alice Cooper = Vincent Furnier Gary Cooper = Frank James Cooper David Copperfield = David Kotkin Howard Cosell = Howard Cohen Elvis Costello = Declan Patrick McManus Lou Costello = Louis Cristillo Joan Crawford = Lucille Le Sueur Michael Crawford = Michael Dumble-Smith Bing Crosby = Harry Lillis Crosby Tom Cruise = Thomas Cruise Mapother IV Tony Curtis = Bernard Schwartz D Rodney Dangerfield = Jacob Cohen Bobby Darin = Walden Waldo Robert Cassotto John Denver = John Henry Deutschendorf Donovan = Donovan Phillip Leitch Doris Day = Doris von Kappelhoff James Dean = James Byron John Denver = Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. Bo Derek = Mary Cathleen Collins Danny DeVito = Daniel Michaeli Angie Dickinson = Angeline Brown Bo Diddley = Otha Elias Bates McDaniel Vin Diesel = Mark Vincent Phyllis Diller = Phyllis Driver Fats Domino = Antoine Domino Kirk Douglas = Issur Danielovitch Bob Dylan = Robert Zimmerman E Sheena Easton = Sheena Shirley Orr The Edge (U2) = David Howell Evans Elvira = Cassandra Paterson Eminem - Marshall Bruce Mathers III Enya = Eithne Ni Bhraonain David Essex = David Albert Cook F Morgan Fairchild = Patsy McClenny Adam Faith = Terence Nelhams Fatboy Slim = Quentin Cook (aka Norman Cook) Sally Field = Sally Mahoney W.C. Fields = William Claude Dukenfield Jodie Foster = Alicia Christian Foster Michael J. Fox = Michael Andrew Fox Connie Francis = Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero Billy Fury = Ronald Wycherley G Greta Garbo = Greta Gustafsson Judy Garland = Frances Gumm James Garner = James Bumgarner Crystal Gayle = Brenda Gayle Webb Bobbie Gentry = Roberta Streeter Kathie Lee Gifford = Kathie Epstein Whoopie Goldberg = Caryn Johnson Cary Grant = Archibald Leach H Hammer = Stanley Kirk Burrell Laurence Harvey = Laruschka Skikne Rita Hayworth = Margarita Cansino Jimi Hendrix = Johnny Allen Hendrix Pee-Wee Herman = Paul Reubenfeld Barbara Hershey = Barbara Herzstine Hulk Hogan = Terry Gene Bollea Billie Holliday = Eleanora Fagan Buddy Holly = Charles Hardin Holley Bob Hope = Leslie Townes Hope Harry Houdini = Ehrich Weiss Rock Hudson = Roy Scherer Jr. Engelbert Humperdinck = Arnold George Dorsey I Janis Ian = Janis Eddy Fink Ice Cube = Oshea Jackson Ice-T = Tracy Morrow Billy Idol = William Broad Iggy Pop = James Jewell Osterberg, Jr. Burl Ives = Burle Icle Ivanhoe J David Janssen = David Meyer Elton John = Reginald Dwight Don Johnson = Donald Wayne Al Jolson = Asa Yoelson Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) = Lewis Brian Hopkins-Jones Jenny Jones = Janina Stranski Tom Jones = Thomas Woodward Wynonna Judd = Christina Ciminella K Boris Karloff = William Henry Pratt Danny Kaye = David Kaminsky Diane Keaton = Diane Hall Michael Keaton = Michael Douglas Chaka Khan = Carole Yvette Marie Stevens Carole King = Carole Klein Larry King = Larry Zeigler Ben Kingsley = Krishna Banji Nastassja Kinski = Nastassja Naksyznyski Billy J Kramer (The Dakotas) = William H Ashton Kris Kristofferson = Kris Carson L Cheryl Ladd = Cheryl Stoppelmoor Veronica Lake = Constance Ockleman Dorothy Lamour = Mary Kaumeyer Michael Landon = Eugene Orowitz Mario Lanza = Alfredo Arnold Cocozza Queen Latifah = Dana Owens Stan Laurel = Arthur Jefferson Steve Lawrence = Sidney Leibowitz Brenda Lee = Brenda Mae Tarpley Bruce Lee = Lee Yuen Kam Spike Lee = Shelton Jackson Lee Jay Leno = James Douglas Muir Leno Huey Lewis = Hugh Cregg Jerry Lewis = Joseph Levitch Liberace = Wladziu Lee Valentino Jack Lord = John Joseph Ryan Sophia Loren = Sophia Scicoloni Peter Lorre = Laszio Lowenstein Courtney Love = Michelle Harrison Bela Lugosi = Bela Ferenc Blasko Lulu = Marie Lawrie M Shirley MacLaine = Shirley Beaty Elle MacPherson = Eleanor Gow Madonna = Madonna Louise Ciccone Lee Majors = Harvey Lee Yeary II Karl Malden = Mladen Sekulovich Mama Cass Elliot (Mamas & Papas) = Ellen Naomi Cohen Manfred Mann = Manfred Lubowitz Barry Manilow = Barry Alan Pincus Jayne Mansfield = Vera Jane Palmer Marilyn Manson = Brian Warner Walter Matthau = Walter Matuschanskayasky Dean Martin = Dino Crocetti Groucho Marx = Julius Henry Marx Meat Loaf = Marvin Lee Aday Freddie Mercury (Queen) = Frederick Farookh Bulsara Ethel Merman = Ethel Zimmerman George Michael = Georgios Panayiotou Joni Mitchell = Roberta Joan Anderson Moby = Richard Melville Hall Marilyn Monroe = Norma Jean Mortenson (later Baker) Demi Moore = Demetria Guynes Rita Moreno = Rosita Alverio Harry Morgan = Harry Bratsburg N Chuck Norris = Carlos Ray Andre Norton = Mary Alice Norton Notorious B.I.G. = Christopher Wallace O Ozzy Osbourne = John Michael Osbourne P Jack Palance = Walter Palanuik Bernadette Peters = Bernadette Lazzaro Edith Piaf = Edith Giovanna Gassion Slim Pickens = Louis Lindley Mary Pickford = Gladys Smith Stephanie Powers = Stefania Federkiewicz Prince = Prince Rogers Nelson R Tony Randall = Leonard Rosenberg Johnnie Ray = John Alvin Donna Reed = Donna Belle Mullenger Della Reese = Delloreese Patricia Early Cliff Richard = Harry Rodger Webb Joan Rivers = Joan Sandra Molinsky Edward G. Robinson = Emmanuel Goldenberg Sugar Ray Robinson = Walker Smith, Jr. Ginger Rogers = Virginia McMath Mickey Rooney = Joe Yule Jr. Axl Rose (Guns N Roses) = William Bruce Rose Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols) = John Lydon Winona Ryder = Winona Horowitz S Susan Sarandon = Susan Tomaling Telly Savalas = Aristotle Savalas Jane Seymour = Joyce Frankenberg Del Shannon = Charles Weedon Westover Omar Sharif = Michael Shalhoub Charlie Sheen = Carlos Irwin Estevez Martin Sheen = Ramon Estevez Talia Shire = Talia Coppola Sinbad = David Atkins Eric Singer (Kiss) = Eric Mensinger Slash = Saul Hudson Slim Dusty = David Gordon Kirkpatrick Dusty Springfield = Mary Isobel Catherine O'Brien Suzanne Somers = Suzanne Mahoney Robert Stack = Robert Modini Barbara Stanwyck = Ruby Stevens Sylvester Stallone = Michael Sylvester Enzio Stallone Ringo Starr = Richard Starkey Cat Stevens = Yusef Islam Connie Stevens = Concetta Ingolia Sting = Gordon Sumner Donna Summer = La Donna Gaines T Mr. T = Lawrence Tero Robert Taylor = Spangler Arlington Brugh Danny Thomas = Muzyad Yakhoob Tiny Tim = Herbert Khaury Rip Torn = Elmore Rual Torn Jr. Randy Travis = Randy Traywick Sophie Tucker = Sophia Kalish Tina Turner = Annie Mae Bullock Mark Twain = Samuel Langhorne Clemens Twiggy = Leslie Hornby U The Undertaker = Mark Calloway V Rudolph Valentino = Rudolpho D'Antonguolla Frankie Valli (Four Seasons) = Frank Castelluccio Sid Vicious = John Simon Ritchie W John Wayne = Marion Morrison Sigourney Weaver = Susan Alexandra Weaver Raquel Welch = Raquel Tejada Gene Wilder = Jerome Silberman Shelley Winters = Shirley Schrift Stevie Wonder = Stevland Morris Natalie Wood = Natasha Gurdin Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) = William Perks Tammy Wynette = Wynette Pugh |
Saturday, 5 February 2011
The story of the 256 old year man
In our today world it is impossible for one to believe that a man can live up to the age of 150 years let alone 256 years. According to Time magazine and the New York Times that were published in the year 1933, there died a man whose age was 256 years. I am not sure if he was lucky to have lived up to this age or not.
He went by the name of Li Ching-Yun. In his lifetime he was able to bury 23 wives. He was able to get 180 descendants by the time of his death. If he were in Africa he would have been the role model of many men as the worth of a man was measured by the number of wives and children one had.
Li Ching-Yun claimed that the secret to his long life was sitting like a tortoise, sleeping like a dog, walking sprightly like a pigeon and keeping a quiet heart. He shared this information with a warlord that wanted to know what to do to live that long. Li insisted that peace of mind and calmness were the main contributors to his long life. For those that wonder what the man ate, you will be surprised to learn that he mainly consumed rice and wine.
Not much is known about the early life of Li Chung. The information that is known would be that he was born in the same town where he died. This would be in the province of Szechwan in China. He was literate by the age of ten and often traveled to Shansi, Tibet, Kansu and Manchuria to get herbs.
He continued selling herbs for almost 100 years. He sold his own herbs and also other peoples herbs. Time magazine also indicates that his fingernails were six inches long.
Many people by the age of 80 are usually shriveled and cannot do a lot of things for themselves. Surprisingly Li was very youthful and could do a lot for himself. This lead to many people doubting if he was that old.
Li admitted that he was born in the year 1736 and us this would make him only 197 years contrary to the supposed 256 years. It is a professor at the Minuko University that proved that Li was born in the year 1677. He was able to proof this by producing records that show that the Chinese government honored him on his 200th birthday.
This leads to the huge question if Li had forgotten his own age or was he even the legit Li. Looking at it from a medical perspective, it seems impossible for one to be able to live for that long. The age of Li has surpassed the official record by more than 130 years. It is claimed that he looked like a sixty year old.
The only reasonable conclusion would be that he either had a superhuman body or all this stories are mere exaggerations. Problem is we may never know the complete truth

He went by the name of Li Ching-Yun. In his lifetime he was able to bury 23 wives. He was able to get 180 descendants by the time of his death. If he were in Africa he would have been the role model of many men as the worth of a man was measured by the number of wives and children one had.
Li Ching-Yun claimed that the secret to his long life was sitting like a tortoise, sleeping like a dog, walking sprightly like a pigeon and keeping a quiet heart. He shared this information with a warlord that wanted to know what to do to live that long. Li insisted that peace of mind and calmness were the main contributors to his long life. For those that wonder what the man ate, you will be surprised to learn that he mainly consumed rice and wine.
Not much is known about the early life of Li Chung. The information that is known would be that he was born in the same town where he died. This would be in the province of Szechwan in China. He was literate by the age of ten and often traveled to Shansi, Tibet, Kansu and Manchuria to get herbs.
He continued selling herbs for almost 100 years. He sold his own herbs and also other peoples herbs. Time magazine also indicates that his fingernails were six inches long.
Many people by the age of 80 are usually shriveled and cannot do a lot of things for themselves. Surprisingly Li was very youthful and could do a lot for himself. This lead to many people doubting if he was that old.
Li admitted that he was born in the year 1736 and us this would make him only 197 years contrary to the supposed 256 years. It is a professor at the Minuko University that proved that Li was born in the year 1677. He was able to proof this by producing records that show that the Chinese government honored him on his 200th birthday.
This leads to the huge question if Li had forgotten his own age or was he even the legit Li. Looking at it from a medical perspective, it seems impossible for one to be able to live for that long. The age of Li has surpassed the official record by more than 130 years. It is claimed that he looked like a sixty year old.
The only reasonable conclusion would be that he either had a superhuman body or all this stories are mere exaggerations. Problem is we may never know the complete truth

Posted by: clive
Friday, 4 February 2011
WEIRD STUFF
Strange Things You Likely
Didn't Know ???
Didn't Know ???
A rat can last longer without water than a camel.
Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself.
The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle.
A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and
down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.
down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.
A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.
Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.
A 2 X 4 is really 1-1/2" by 3-1/2".
During the chariot scene in "Ben Hur," a small red car can be seen
in the distance (and Heston's wearing a watch).
in the distance (and Heston's wearing a watch).
On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily!
(That explains a few mysteries....)
(That explains a few mysteries....)
Sherlock Holmes NEVER said, "Elementary, my dear Watson."
Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.
The number of possible ways of playing the first four moves per
side in a game of chess is 318,979,564,000.
side in a game of chess is 318,979,564,000.
There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange,
purple and silver.
purple and silver.
Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space
because passing wind in a spacesuit damages them.
because passing wind in a spacesuit damages them.
The very first bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin in World War II killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
Weatherman Willard Scott was the first Ronald McDonald.
If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will
instantly go mad and sting itself to death. (Who was the sadist who
discovered this??)
instantly go mad and sting itself to death. (Who was the sadist who
discovered this??)
Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to s-l-o-w film down
so you could see his moves. That's the opposite of the norm.
so you could see his moves. That's the opposite of the norm.
The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in
the USA."
the USA."
The original name for butterfly was flutterby.
The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law which
stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
The first product Motorola started to develop was a record player
for automobiles. At that time, the most known player on the market was Victrola, so they called themselves Motorola.
for automobiles. At that time, the most known player on the market was Victrola, so they called themselves Motorola.
Roses may be red, but violets are indeed violet.
By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you cannot
sink into quicksand.
sink into quicksand.
Celery has negative calories. It takes more calories to eat a
piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.
piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.
Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin
look-alike contest.
look-alike contest.
An old law in Bellingham, Washington, made it illegal for a woman
to take more than three steps backwards while dancing!
to take more than three steps backwards while dancing!
The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book
most often stolen from public libraries.
most often stolen from public libraries.
The glue on Israeli postage is certified kosher.
Bats always turn left when exiting a cave!
Thanks to Deborah for submitting this!!
And another via email --this comes by Suzie T....
In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Men can read smaller print then women can; women can hear better.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
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.
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace.
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
Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All invented by women.
A. All invented by women.
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
A. Honey
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."
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".
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"
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.
~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.
Do NOT email if you disagree with
the 'facts' on this page.
They came submitted to me by email
and are all in good fun!
the 'facts' on this page.
They came submitted to me by email
and are all in good fun!
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