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New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share
OctGroom Posted: May 25, 2004 12:46 PM+
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New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.

Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.

You burn more calories sleeping than you do
watching television.

Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.

The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by
eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.

The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

So did the first 'MarlboroMan.'

Walt Disney was afraid of mice.

Pearls melt in vinegar.

The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the
flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)

Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name contains all the letters from the word 'criminal.' The second?

William Jefferson Clinton.

(Please don't tell me you're SURPRISED!?!!)


And the best for last.....

Turtles can breathe through their butts.

(I know some people like that; don't YOU?)
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HearzBellz Posted: May 25, 2004 12:48 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

LMAO

Can I add one? Turkeys are known to drown themselves by looking up into rain.
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FLaCaTaCa Posted: May 25, 2004 02:36 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

So cool!!!!!!

I got one too....

Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins to
the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a
feeling of well-being.
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HearzBellz Posted: May 25, 2004 03:34 PM+
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Kriss2c Posted: May 25, 2004 03:41 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share


Posted by OctGroom

You burn more calories sleeping than you do
watching television.




OK, Now you're talking.... Sign me up!!
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Maribelle7777 Posted: May 25, 2004 04:35 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the
flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)



<---------------- running home to buy new toothbrush and putting it in the medicine cabinet!!
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Kriss2c Posted: May 25, 2004 04:42 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

and close the lid before you flush
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belle31125 Posted: May 25, 2004 05:09 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

Interesting...
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Diane Posted: May 25, 2004 05:14 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

very interesting
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dm24angel Posted: May 25, 2004 07:13 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share


Posted by OctGroom

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.

Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.

You burn more calories sleeping than you do
watching television.

Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.

The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by
eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.

The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

So did the first 'MarlboroMan.'

Walt Disney was afraid of mice.

Pearls melt in vinegar.

The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the
flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)

Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name contains all the letters from the word 'criminal.' The second?

William Jefferson Clinton.

(Please don't tell me you're SURPRISED!?!!)


And the best for last.....

Turtles can breathe through their butts.

(I know some people like that; don't YOU?)





Actually this is pretty interesting, but I do need to say....you need to get out of the house more often.....
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OctGroom Posted: May 25, 2004 10:10 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share


Posted by dm24angel


Posted by OctGroom

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.

Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.

You burn more calories sleeping than you do
watching television.

Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.

The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by
eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.

The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

So did the first 'MarlboroMan.'

Walt Disney was afraid of mice.

Pearls melt in vinegar.

The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.

Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the
flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)

Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name contains all the letters from the word 'criminal.' The second?

William Jefferson Clinton.

(Please don't tell me you're SURPRISED!?!!)


And the best for last.....

Turtles can breathe through their butts.

(I know some people like that; don't YOU?)





Actually this is pretty interesting, but I do need to say....you need to get out of the house more often.....




.. my mind is open and searching for knowledge.. it's these mysteries of life that enlighten me and bring me closer to the wisdom of the ages...

ps. please don't forget to move your toothbrush tonight.
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1017Bride Posted: May 25, 2004 10:13 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

Thank you for posting this incredible information! I think its soo cool that turtles breathe through their butts!!
Funny stuff!
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OctGroom Posted: May 25, 2004 10:32 PM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share


Posted by 1017Bride

Thank you for posting this incredible information! I think its soo cool that turtles breathe through their butts!!
Funny stuff!




1017 -- always nice to see you on here!
140 something days or so!

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Maribelle7777 Posted: May 26, 2004 09:12 AM+
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Re: New factual things I learned today that I wanted to share

I folded a piece of paper 7 times last night!!!!

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