useless facts for your enjoyment - Page 4

twice · 11-02-2002, 02:53 AM

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Originally posted by Red Wine Cage

There is a town in Texas called Ding Dong. In 1990, the population was only twenty-two people.

haha

BlueStar · 11-02-2002, 06:38 AM

From a transportation law in the State of Kansas:
When two trains approach each other at a crossing, they shall both stop, and neither shall start up until the other has gone.

It takes 4 hours to hardboil an ostrich egg.

Eels have 2 hearts.

It costs the Coca-cola company more to make the can than the cola inside it.

In 1439, King Henry VI of England banned kissing, because he said it spread diseases.

BlueStar · 11-02-2002, 06:48 AM

If you could cut out the United States, its center of gravity would be at Friend, Nebraska.

The largest school in the the world is a k-12 school in the Phillipines, with an enrollment of about 25,000.

American car horns beep in the tone of F.

The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar an England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.

1 in every 4 Americans has appeared on television.

Most of the vitamin C in fruits is in the skin.

The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

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

The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA."

The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had.

Tom Sawyer was the first novel written on a typewriter.

The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.

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

scouse_dave · 11-02-2002, 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by twice
More than 14 million BIC pens are sold daily in 150 countries.

the inventer of the BIC pen was actually named BICH. however, the H was dropped from the brand name for fear that people would pronounce is 'bitch'

twice · 11-02-2002, 03:06 PM

i can't believe the fact that no one has asked for a source. I could be pulling half of this shit from my imagination.

Love · 11-02-2002, 08:40 PM

both Bowie & Elvis were born on that day

Affect · 11-02-2002, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by twice
Jell-O is made of hydrolyzed collagen, which is partially decomposed protein taken from cow and pig hides, hooves, bones, and connective tissue. The protein in these animal materials is broken down with an alkaline solution and then extracted with hot water.

Popular belief has it that gelatin comes from horses' and cows' hooves. Kraft, the maker of JELL-O, asserts that hooves do not contain the necessary collagen and therefore are not used in the production of their JELL-O brand gelatin product.

hereisnowhy · 11-02-2002, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by Affect
Popular belief has it that gelatin comes from horses' and cows' hooves. Kraft, the maker of JELL-O, asserts that hooves do not contain the necessary collagen and therefore are not used in the production of their JELL-O brand gelatin product.

The scary thing is that they don't say what they use instead...

Affect · 11-02-2002, 10:25 PM

Skinz.

11-03-2002, 01:31 AM

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Originally posted by twice
i can't believe the fact that no one has asked for a source. I could be pulling half of this shit from my imagination.

the same place i got mine from? i can't think of the exact address.

11-03-2002, 07:45 PM

A 29 year old woman who was four months pregnant sought help from police after being beaten by her husband. Upon smelling alcohol on her breath and determining that she was legally intoxicated, they arrested her and charged her with felony child abuse.

now that's what I call a sticky situation! hahahahahahah!

11-02-2002, 08:40 PM	#96
Love Oblivious Virgin Location: In Veni$ Posts: 36	a special day 1/8 both Bowie & Elvis were born on that day __________________ <3

11-02-2002, 06:38 AM	#92
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	From a transportation law in the State of Kansas: When two trains approach each other at a crossing, they shall both stop, and neither shall start up until the other has gone. It takes 4 hours to hardboil an ostrich egg. Eels have 2 hearts. It costs the Coca-cola company more to make the can than the cola inside it. In 1439, King Henry VI of England banned kissing, because he said it spread diseases.

11-02-2002, 06:48 AM	#93
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	If you could cut out the United States, its center of gravity would be at Friend, Nebraska. The largest school in the the world is a k-12 school in the Phillipines, with an enrollment of about 25,000. American car horns beep in the tone of F. The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar an England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes. 1 in every 4 Americans has appeared on television. Most of the vitamin C in fruits is in the skin. The electric chair was invented by a dentist. American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first-class. The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA." The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had. Tom Sawyer was the first novel written on a typewriter. The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets. The first owner of the Marlboro company died of lung cancer.

11-02-2002, 03:06 PM	#95
twice Socialphobic Location: kitty in the middle Posts: 10,183	i can't believe the fact that no one has asked for a source. I could be pulling half of this shit from my imagination.

11-02-2002, 10:25 PM	#99
Affect Fuck Location: xxx Posts: 5,360	Skinz.

11-03-2002, 07:45 PM	#101
Ugly Posts: n/a	A 29 year old woman who was four months pregnant sought help from police after being beaten by her husband. Upon smelling alcohol on her breath and determining that she was legally intoxicated, they arrested her and charged her with felony child abuse. now that's what I call a sticky situation! hahahahahahah!