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RogerF · 27 January 2006, 08:16 PM

Useless info #1 : Twinkle twinkle little star and the alphabet song have the same tune

Fact #1 : chances are you just sang both songs in your head

Lets see them guys, and have a nice friday.

Goodwatch · 27 January 2006, 09:46 PM

Useless info #2: the Dutch equivalent to the saying 'he's all thumbs' is 'hij heeft twee linkerhanden'.

Useless fact #2: most people can't lick their own elbow.

27 January 2006, 11:50 PM

Fact # 3, having read Fran's elbow fact, 99% of people try to lick their own elbow to see if they can.

Fact #4. The human brain stops growing at the age of 18.

Rockrolex · 28 January 2006, 12:14 AM

Useless Fact #5. You lose 10,000 brain cells each day.

Goodwatch · 28 January 2006, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Useless Fact #5. You lose 10,000 brain cells each day.

Usefull fact #1: some of you have lost much more than 10,000 brain cells each day

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 02:49 AM

Guinness Records gets over 12 people a year submitting that they can lick there own elbow. They do not have this as an official record.
Useless fact # 1,426 - I am a part holder of a Guinness World Record. It is official, but not yet published.

THIS was always one of my 10 things I want to do before I die. I made it.

Goodwatch · 28 January 2006, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Guinness Records gets over 12 people a year submitting that they can lick there own elbow. They do not have this as an official record.
Useless fact # 1,426 - I am a part holder of a Guinness World Record. It is official, but not yet published.

THIS was always one of my 10 things I want to do before I die. I made it.

Where can I find the elbow licking information?

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 03:32 AM

Fran, they do not post the girls contact information. ( for the ones who can lick there ELBOWS)

It's the gymnasts you want info on.

My appologies. They get 5 a day.
http://www.guinnessrecords.com/conte...chstring=elbow

Goodwatch · 28 January 2006, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

FranS, they do not post the girls contact information. ( for the ones who can lick there ELBOWS)

It's the gymnasts you want info on.

My appologies. They get 5 a day.
http://www.guinnessrecords.com/conte...chstring=elbow

The guy in the picture can touch the side of his elbow with his tongue. I can do that too but I can't ..... ah, forget it!!!

JJ Irani · 28 January 2006, 04:09 AM

Another useless but interesting fact...you can NEVER fold a piece of paper more than SIX times....any sized paper. The 7th time it just won't fold over. Try it!!

28 January 2006, 04:17 AM

Useless fact #458,193,393,398.89204982039

The bald flightless bird of New Zealand is attracted to shiney objects, but won't keep them for more than a few months at a time.

C.J. · 28 January 2006, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Useless fact #458,193,393,398.89204982039

The bald flightless bird of New Zealand is attracted to shiney objects, but won't keep them for more than a few months at a time.

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 03:35 AM

Note to self "double check your facts before posting"

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 04:52 AM

There are more TIM HORTONS per capita in Canada, than McDonalds, Starbuck, Krispy Kreme COMBINED in the USA

28 January 2006, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

There are more TIM HORTONS per capita in Canada, than McDonalds, Starbuck, Krispy Kreme COMBINED in the USA

Thank GOD for that, eh!

Case in point, I have two that are about 1km in different directions from my house.

28 January 2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

There are more TIM HORTONS per capita in Canada, than McDonalds, Starbuck, Krispy Kreme COMBINED in the USA

Beauty, eh?

In my small town of 35,000 people, there are 7 Tim's........

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 04:56 AM

MMMM Tim's Coffee & doughnuts. ( Yes that's how you spell doughnut)
Downtown Vancouver, there is one Street corner ( Robson) where there are 2 Starbucks across the street from each other.
Lazy city folk,can't even cross the street for there caffiene fix.

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 06:55 AM

Here are some Canadian ( North American?) terms from sports to confuse JJ...
Sweep
Hurray Hard
He laid his stone perfectly in the House
Perfect shot through the 5 hole
Rag the Puck
Through the Uprights

Any more we can think of???

28 January 2006, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Here are some Canadian ( North American?) terms from sports to confuse JJ...
Sweep
Hurray Hard
He laid his stone perfectly in the House
Perfect shot through the 5 hole
Rag the Puck
Through the Uprights

Any more we can think of???

Hat trick
Keep yer stick on the ice
Shoot it upstairs, where you keep the peanut butter

Double double
Triple triple (mmmmmm!)
sugar pucks
beaver tails (mmm!)
A fancy (doesn't have any gay connotation)

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 06:59 AM

Keep both hands on your stick.
Hooking, 2 minutes in the box for you

28 January 2006, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Keep both hands on your stick.
Hooking, 2 minutes in the box for you

Remember this quote:

"Hey Rocket, two minute for looking so good!"

28 January 2006, 07:05 AM

A B-25 bomber airplane crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945.

28 January 2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Remember this quote:

"Hey Rocket, two minute for looking so good!"

Oh yes - great thinking back on those toxic hair-dye commercials.......

28 January 2006, 02:49 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Guinness Records gets over 12 people a year submitting that they can lick there own elbow. They do not have this as an official record. Useless fact # 1,426 - I am a part holder of a Guinness World Record. It is official, but not yet published. THIS was always one of my 10 things I want to do before I die. I made it. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 January 2006, 03:32 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Fran, they do not post the girls contact information. ( for the ones who can lick there ELBOWS) It's the gymnasts you want info on. My appologies. They get 5 a day. http://www.guinnessrecords.com/conte...chstring=elbow __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293 Last edited by Launch Mini; 28 January 2006 at 03:34 AM..

28 January 2006, 04:09 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Another useless but interesting fact...you can NEVER fold a piece of paper more than SIX times....any sized paper. The 7th time it just won't fold over. Try it!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 January 2006, 03:35 AM	#13
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Note to self "double check your facts before posting" __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 January 2006, 04:52 AM	#14
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	There are more TIM HORTONS per capita in Canada, than McDonalds, Starbuck, Krispy Kreme COMBINED in the USA __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 08:16 PM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	The official Useless fact or info thread Useless info #1 : Twinkle twinkle little star and the alphabet song have the same tune Fact #1 : chances are you just sang both songs in your head Lets see them guys, and have a nice friday.

27 January 2006, 09:46 PM	#2
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Useless info #2: the Dutch equivalent to the saying 'he's all thumbs' is 'hij heeft twee linkerhanden'. Useless fact #2: most people can't lick their own elbow. __________________ Member# 127 Last edited by Goodwatch; 28 January 2006 at 03:15 AM..

27 January 2006, 11:50 PM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Fact # 3, having read Fran's elbow fact, 99% of people try to lick their own elbow to see if they can. Fact #4. The human brain stops growing at the age of 18.

28 January 2006, 12:14 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	Useless Fact #5. You lose 10,000 brain cells each day. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 January 2006, 04:17 AM	#11
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Useless fact #458,193,393,398.89204982039 The bald flightless bird of New Zealand is attracted to shiney objects, but won't keep them for more than a few months at a time.

28 January 2006, 04:56 AM	#17
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	MMMM Tim's Coffee & doughnuts. ( Yes that's how you spell doughnut) Downtown Vancouver, there is one Street corner ( Robson) where there are 2 Starbucks across the street from each other. Lazy city folk,can't even cross the street for there caffiene fix. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 January 2006, 06:55 AM	#18
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Here are some Canadian ( North American?) terms from sports to confuse JJ... Sweep Hurray Hard He laid his stone perfectly in the House Perfect shot through the 5 hole Rag the Puck Through the Uprights Any more we can think of??? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 January 2006, 06:59 AM	#20
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Keep both hands on your stick. Hooking, 2 minutes in the box for you __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 January 2006, 07:05 AM	#22
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	A B-25 bomber airplane crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945.

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