"Every fallen angel prays for a second chance to fly again. And over time these tired wings have given in to the same old sins.
You're the only one who makes me feel like I could ever fly again."

Monday, January 24, 2011

Interesting Facts You Probably Didn't Care To Know But Now You Do

Odontophobia is the fear of teeth. 

Coca-Cola was originally green.

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in The air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in The air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the Horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.

 Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, was allergic to carrots. 

In Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.

The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 672. 

American car horns beep in the tone of F.

In Cleveland, Ohio it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.

 More People Are Killed Annually By Donkeys Than Die In Air Crashes

The Term, "It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Loses An Eye" Is From Ancient Rome. The Only Rule During Wrestling Matches Was, "No Eye Gouging." Everything Else Was Allowed, But The Only Way To Be Disqualified Was To Poke Someone's Eye Out.

A 'Jiffy' Is An Actual Unit Of Time For 1/100Th Of A Second

Banging Your Head Against A Wall Uses 150 Calories An Hour.

Charlie Chaplin Once Won Third Prize In A Charlie Chaplin Look Alike Contest.

 Grapes Explode When You Put Them In The Microwave

Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult.

Research indicates that babies who suck on pacifiers are more prone to ear aches

Human Birth Control Pills Work On Gorillas

The Most Collect Calls Are Made On Father's Day

If You Put A Raisin In A Glass Of Champagne, It Will Keep Floating To The Top And Sinking To The Bottom

If You Told Someone That They Were One In A Million, You'd Be Saying There Were 1,800 Of Them In China

A Peanut Is Not A Nut Or A Pea It's A Legume

 In 1984, A Canadian Farmer Began Renting Ad Space On His Cows

In The 19Th Century, The British Navy Attempted To Dispel The Superstition That Friday Was An Unlucky Day To Embark On A Ship. The Keel Of A New Ship Was Laid On A Friday, She Was Named H.M.S Friday, Commanded By A Captain Friday, And Fianlly Went To Sea On A Friday. Neither The Ship Nor Her Crew Were Ever Heard Of Again

Melting An Icecube In Your Mouth Burns 3 Calories.

Ralph Lauren's Original Name Was Ralph Lifshitz.

he Longest Place Name Still In Use Is: "TaumatawhakatangihangaoauauotameteaturipukakApikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu" A New Zealand Hill.

The Term 'Cop' Came From Constable On Patrol. It Is From England.





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