Saturday, April 2, 2011

Knowing everything...

Sent to me by a friend I hope you enjoy these random bits of knowledge.  (Sorry I did not check for accuracy.  I thought it would take the fun out of reading them.  If anyone wants to check these out...go for it.)



 Read it, then I bet you go move your toothbrush!  Mine is in my bedroom now! 


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


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


(Oh go ahead...I'll wait...) I have actually attempted this...

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Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks. 


(So, watch your Ass...sorry, couldn't resist!)

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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV.



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

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


 

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The King of Hearts is the only king without a moustache


 

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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987
by eliminating one (1) olive 


from each salad served in first-class.
 
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. 

 
(Since Venus is normally associated with women, I think this tells us that women are going the 'right' direction...?)


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Apples, not caffeine, 


are more efficient at waking you up in the morning. 

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Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN!


(TMI!  I could have gone my whole life without knowing this!) 

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The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.  So did the first 'Marlboro Man.'


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Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!


(Poor Mickey!) 

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PEARLS MELT
 
IN VINEGAR!
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The three most valuable brand names on earth: 

Marlboro, 
Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.
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It is possible to lead a cow upstairs - but not downstairs! 

(Ok, how ya gonna test that one?)

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A duck's quack doesn't echo, 


and no one knows why. 

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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.. 


(Did I win the bet?) 

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And the best for last.... 


Turtles can breathe through their butts.
 
(I know some people like that, don't YOU?)



So.....................


Remember, knowledge is everything, so pass it on...

now go move your toothbrush (yeah, I can't let that one go.... but oh my gosh! Eeeew!) 

1 comment:

Ruth said...

I was informed by a reader that some of these are not accurate. I didn't check. I just laughed myself silly and posted for fun. See if you can find out which ones are URBAN LEGENDS.