useless facts - Page 4

mapuc · 01-02-21, 06:54 PM

I guess Jeff-Groves was correct by suggesting change of title.

Markus

Reece · 01-03-21, 02:03 AM

If I place my hand in an open fire it will hurt!

Sean C · 01-03-21, 02:28 AM

Kiwifruit used to be called "Chinese gooseberries".

Reece · 01-03-21, 05:45 AM

If I get goosebumps I usually need to go for a number 2 urgently!

Jimbuna · 01-03-21, 07:43 AM

Many oranges are actually green.

Platapus · 01-03-21, 10:18 AM

The Canary Islands were named after an animal-- The dog.

Jimbuna · 01-03-21, 01:02 PM

The King of Hearts is the only king in a deck of cards without a moustache.

Rockstar · 01-03-21, 01:53 PM

Death tolls & post counts.

Platapus · 01-03-21, 03:35 PM

Elvis never performed a single encore. When he left the stage, he was gone. This is where the expression "Elvis has left the building" came from.

d@rk51d3 · 01-03-21, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

People with green eyes are generally considered smarter and more attractive.

IIRC, Everyone has the same colour eyes (brown, I think), but your bodies melanin level will throw different colours.

Von Due · 01-03-21, 07:26 PM

"Ye"as in "Ye Olde Pub" is pronounced "the".

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ET2SN · 01-03-21, 07:46 PM

The peanut is neither a pea or a nut.
It is a bean.

Buddahaid · 01-03-21, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The King of Hearts is the only king in a deck of cards without a moustache.

Buddahaid · 01-03-21, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Due

"Ye"as in "Ye Olde Pub" is pronounced "the".

Useless fact: Check

Good one, I will check.

Platapus · 01-03-21, 08:42 PM

Yoda and Miss Piggy were voiced by the same person.

01-03-21, 02:03 AM	#47
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 33,684 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	If I place my hand in an open fire it will hurt! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-03-21, 02:28 AM	#48
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 950 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 2	Kiwifruit used to be called "Chinese gooseberries". __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

01-03-21, 05:45 AM	#49
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 33,684 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	If I get goosebumps I usually need to go for a number 2 urgently! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-03-21, 07:43 AM	#50
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,080 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Many oranges are actually green. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-03-21, 10:18 AM	#51
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,151 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The Canary Islands were named after an animal-- The dog. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-02-21, 06:54 PM	#46
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 19,574 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I guess Jeff-Groves was correct by suggesting change of title. Markus

01-03-21, 01:02 PM	#52
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,080 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The King of Hearts is the only king in a deck of cards without a moustache. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-03-21, 01:53 PM	#53
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,575 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Death tolls & post counts.

01-03-21, 03:35 PM	#54
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,151 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Elvis never performed a single encore. When he left the stage, he was gone. This is where the expression "Elvis has left the building" came from. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-03-21, 07:26 PM	#56
Von Due Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,677 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	"Ye"as in "Ye Olde Pub" is pronounced "the". Useless fact: Check

01-03-21, 07:46 PM	#57
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,571 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	The peanut is neither a pea or a nut. It is a bean.

01-03-21, 08:42 PM	#60
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,151 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Yoda and Miss Piggy were voiced by the same person. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.