Useless fact Of The Day
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:22 pm
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Useless fact Of The Day
Halifax is half way between London (UK) and Vancouver.
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:23 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
Tigers have striped skin as well as striped fur.
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:24 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
A Saudi Arabian woman can get a divorce if her husband doesn't give her coffee
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:24 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable.
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:25 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
Sharks only attack you when you're wet
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:25 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
There are more toilets in Disney World than in the whole country of Luxembourg.
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:26 pm
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You really should get out more often Richard!!!!!!!!!!...and I was the one who told you the first fact!!
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:26 pm
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Only 5% of US citizens have a passport. Fancy.
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:27 pm
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More people are killed by donkeys than plane crashes.
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:28 pm
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Alcohol and calculus don't mix - PLEASE don't drink and derive
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:29 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
If you detonate a nuclear ordinance within the city limits of San Jose, you are subject to a $500 fine.
My question is, where would you write the check?
My question is, where would you write the check?
Nov 2nd 2004, 3:53 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
Originally Posted by liftman
Only 5% of US citizens have a passport. Fancy.
Holy Moly :scared:
Clare
Nov 2nd 2004, 4:26 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
some unusal laws :
Alabama
- It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
California
- Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
Florida
- A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
- If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
- It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
- Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Louisiana
- It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
Nebraska
- It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
New York
- The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
Ohio
- It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
Australia
- It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and black shoe polish on your face as these items are the tools of a cat burglar.
Thailand
- It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.
Alabama
- It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
California
- Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
Florida
- A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
- If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
- It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
- Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Louisiana
- It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
Nebraska
- It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
New York
- The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
Ohio
- It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.
Australia
- It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and black shoe polish on your face as these items are the tools of a cat burglar.
Thailand
- It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.
Nov 2nd 2004, 4:27 pm
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Re: Useless fact Of The Day
All polar bears are left-handed
