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Platapus · 12-05-23, 04:22 PM

The cubicle did not get its name from its shape, but from the Latin “cubiculum” meaning bed chamber.

Jimbuna · 12-06-23, 01:22 PM

Nutmeg is a hallucinogen.

Platapus · 12-06-23, 03:03 PM

Although the bobcat is rarely seen, it is the most common wildcat in North America.

Jimbuna · 12-07-23, 07:08 AM

McDonald’s serves spaghetti in the Philippines.

Platapus · 12-07-23, 02:12 PM

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of poet Lord Byron, wrote the first algorithm created specifically for a machine.

Jeff-Groves · 12-07-23, 06:12 PM

Linda Lovelace (born Linda Susan Boreman) was NOT related to Ada Lovelace.

Sean C · 12-07-23, 08:33 PM

Linda Carter was a woman who was a wonder to behold.

Jimbuna · 12-08-23, 07:56 AM

Competitive art was once an Olympic sport.

Ostfriese · 12-08-23, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Competitive art was once an Olympic sport.

So was tug of war (from 1900 to 1920).

Platapus · 12-08-23, 01:38 PM

In 1985, the Chicago Bears recorded a hit rap song called “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” which was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal. Ultimately, they lost to Prince’s “Kiss."

Jimbuna · 12-08-23, 01:39 PM

The Spanish national anthem has no words.

Sean C · 12-08-23, 08:48 PM

Henceforth, I will be stating on my resume the fact that I know all the words to the Spanish national anthem.

Ostfriese · 12-09-23, 01:37 AM

Contrary to popular belief performing the first two stanzas of the German national anthem is not illegal in Germany.

Only the third stanza is the official German anthem, however.

Platapus · 12-09-23, 05:30 AM

Which is different from the USA National Anthem. It has four stanzas but only the first is used.

I would opine that a lot of US Citizens are unaware of the other stanzas

Jimbuna · 12-09-23, 06:06 AM

Cat urine glows under a black light.

12-05-23, 04:22 PM	#3076
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,439 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The cubicle did not get its name from its shape, but from the Latin “cubiculum” meaning bed chamber. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-06-23, 01:22 PM	#3077
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,437 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nutmeg is a hallucinogen. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-06-23, 03:03 PM	#3078
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,439 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Although the bobcat is rarely seen, it is the most common wildcat in North America. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-07-23, 07:08 AM	#3079
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,437 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	McDonald’s serves spaghetti in the Philippines. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-07-23, 02:12 PM	#3080
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,439 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Ada Lovelace, the daughter of poet Lord Byron, wrote the first algorithm created specifically for a machine. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-07-23, 06:12 PM	#3081
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,663 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Linda Lovelace (born Linda Susan Boreman) was NOT related to Ada Lovelace.

12-07-23, 08:33 PM	#3082
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 988 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Linda Carter was a woman who was a wonder to behold. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

12-08-23, 07:56 AM	#3083
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,437 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Competitive art was once an Olympic sport. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-08-23, 01:38 PM	#3085
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,439 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In 1985, the Chicago Bears recorded a hit rap song called “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” which was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Rhythm and Blues Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal. Ultimately, they lost to Prince’s “Kiss." __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-08-23, 01:39 PM	#3086
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,437 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The Spanish national anthem has no words. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-08-23, 08:48 PM	#3087
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 988 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Henceforth, I will be stating on my resume the fact that I know all the words to the Spanish national anthem. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

12-09-23, 01:37 AM	#3088
Ostfriese Sea Lord Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,901 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Contrary to popular belief performing the first two stanzas of the German national anthem is not illegal in Germany. Only the third stanza is the official German anthem, however. Last edited by Ostfriese; 12-09-23 at 06:30 AM.

12-09-23, 05:30 AM	#3089
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,439 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Which is different from the USA National Anthem. It has four stanzas but only the first is used. I would opine that a lot of US Citizens are unaware of the other stanzas __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-09-23, 06:06 AM	#3090
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,437 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Cat urine glows under a black light. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!