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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

Launch Mini · 28 January 2006, 03:35 AM

Note to self "double check your facts before posting"

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.

padi56 · 28 January 2006, 04:39 AM

Your brain is 80% water.in JJ case 105%

The original Ford vehicles had Dodge engines
40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year

28 January 2006, 04:50 AM

A few more...

Each year Americans spend approximately $3 billion on cat and dog food.

The RAM required to run WordPerfect for Win95 is 8 times the amount needed aboard fthe space shuttle.

A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats 9,192,631,770 times a second!.

Whitby, Ontario has more doghnut shops per capita than any other place in the world.

Most car horns honk in the key of 'F'

Most toilets flush in E flat

It it illegal to eat oranges while bathing in California

In space, astronauts are unable to cry, because there is no gravity and the tears won't flow.

And most importantly:
Researchers in Denmark found that beer tastes best when drunk to the accompaniment of a certain musical tone. The optimal frequency is different for each beer, they reported. The correct harmonious tone for Carlsberg Lager, for example, is 510-520 cycles per second.

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.

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.

C.J. · 28 January 2006, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

A few more...

Each year Americans spend approximately $3 billion on cat and dog food.

The RAM required to run WordPerfect for Win95 is 8 times the amount needed aboard fthe space shuttle.

A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats 9,192,631,770 times a second!.

Whitby, Ontario has more doghnut shops per capita than any other place in the world.

Most car horns honk in the key of 'F'

Most toilets flush in E flat

It it illegal to eat oranges while bathing in California

In space, astronauts are unable to cry, because there is no gravity and the tears won't flow.

And most importantly:
Researchers in Denmark found that beer tastes best when drunk to the accompaniment of a certain musical tone. The optimal frequency is different for each beer, they reported. The correct harmonious tone for Carlsberg Lager, for example, is 510-520 cycles per second.

Sounds like a cops kind of place, are they hiring

28 January 2006, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Sounds like a cops kind of place, are they hiring

I used to work in Whitby so I know this is true. And yes, York Region Police are always looking for good people!

C.J. · 28 January 2006, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

I used to work in Whitby so I know this is true. And yes, York Region Police are always looking for good people!

Guess that would exclude me

28 January 2006, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Guess that would exclude me

Yup, good call.

28 January 2006, 06:36 AM

On average, 90% Dutch teenagers can speak fluent English whereas only 80% American teenagers can speak fluent English. (seriously).

Time magazine's "Man of the Year" for 1938 was Adolf Hitler.

(for Paulie) Before 1863, postal service in the United States was free.

The 1,340-foot-long wall that gave New York's Wall Street its name was only 12 feet tall and erected in 1653 by Dutch colonists to protect against their enemies.

Chrysler built B-29's that bombed Japan, Mitsubishi built Zeros that tried to shoot them down. Both companies now build cars in a joint plant called Diamond Star.

New Zealand was the first place in the world to allow women to vote. The state of South Australia was next, in 1894, and it was also the first place to allow women to stand for parliament.

In 1974 there were 90 tornadoes in the U.S. in one day.

Goodwatch · 28 January 2006, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

On average, 90% Dutch teenagers can speak fluent English whereas only 80% American teenagers can speak fluent English. (seriously).

I can tell you from experience that this is NOT true. But it all depends on the definition of fluent

28 January 2006, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I can tell you from experience that this is NOT true. But it all depends on the definition of fluent

You haven't spend much time in the US.

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???

Goodwatch · 28 January 2006, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

You haven't spend much time in the US.

30 days in total

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, 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, 03:35 AM	#9
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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
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28 January 2006, 04:17 AM	#12
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, 04:50 AM	#15
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	A few more... Each year Americans spend approximately $3 billion on cat and dog food. The RAM required to run WordPerfect for Win95 is 8 times the amount needed aboard fthe space shuttle. A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats 9,192,631,770 times a second!. Whitby, Ontario has more doghnut shops per capita than any other place in the world. Most car horns honk in the key of 'F' Most toilets flush in E flat It it illegal to eat oranges while bathing in California In space, astronauts are unable to cry, because there is no gravity and the tears won't flow. And most importantly: Researchers in Denmark found that beer tastes best when drunk to the accompaniment of a certain musical tone. The optimal frequency is different for each beer, they reported. The correct harmonious tone for Carlsberg Lager, for example, is 510-520 cycles per second.

28 January 2006, 04:52 AM	#16
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

28 January 2006, 04:56 AM	#18
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, 06:36 AM	#23
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	On average, 90% Dutch teenagers can speak fluent English whereas only 80% American teenagers can speak fluent English. (seriously). Time magazine's "Man of the Year" for 1938 was Adolf Hitler. (for Paulie) Before 1863, postal service in the United States was free. The 1,340-foot-long wall that gave New York's Wall Street its name was only 12 feet tall and erected in 1653 by Dutch colonists to protect against their enemies. Chrysler built B-29's that bombed Japan, Mitsubishi built Zeros that tried to shoot them down. Both companies now build cars in a joint plant called Diamond Star. New Zealand was the first place in the world to allow women to vote. The state of South Australia was next, in 1894, and it was also the first place to allow women to stand for parliament. In 1974 there were 90 tornadoes in the U.S. in one day.

28 January 2006, 06:55 AM	#26
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	#29
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

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