useless facts - Page 54

Jeff-Groves · 05-14-21, 04:57 PM

In 1903, Mary Anderson invented the windshield wiper.

It's rumored Mary earned money baby sitting one Winfred (nicknamed Wind) Shields in her early days.

Sean C · 05-15-21, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

In the future the astronaut may be eating ...

There are some facts which are not only useless, but better off unknown.

Jimbuna · 05-15-21, 05:26 AM

The strongest muscle (Relative to size) in the body is the tongue.

Platapus · 05-15-21, 06:48 AM

The heart of a shrimp is located in its head.

Platapus · 05-15-21, 06:58 AM

In the 1969 Akdov Telmig started making some soft and hardcore pornographic movies.

The name was a pseudonym, (extra points if can figure it out)

The director is probably better known by his real name of Ed Wood Jr.

Jeff-Groves · 05-15-21, 12:08 PM

Vodka Gimlet
You could have made it harder if you'd have used Akdon Telmig.

Jimbuna · 05-15-21, 12:17 PM

A Boeing 747's wingspan is longer than the Wright brother's first flight.

Mr Quatro · 05-15-21, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Vodka Gimlet
You could have made it harder if you'd have used Akdon Telmig.

Jeff-Groves · 05-15-21, 12:23 PM

Seeing I'll be in Wyoming the end of June?
I'll have to get some of that.

Jimbuna · 05-15-21, 12:39 PM

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

Platapus · 05-15-21, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Vodka Gimlet
You could have made it harder if you'd have used Akdon Telmig.

Well I had to use the name he actually used or it would not have been fair.

Platapus · 05-15-21, 04:26 PM

Canada has more lakes than anywhere in the world. 9% of the country is covered in fresh water.

Jimbuna · 05-16-21, 05:39 AM

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

Platapus · 05-16-21, 06:13 AM

President Richard Nixon was at Disney World when he infamously proclaimed, “I am not a crook.”

Jimbuna · 05-16-21, 09:59 AM

In 1986 Congress & President Ronald Reagan signed Public Law 99-359, which changed Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in April. It was estimated to save the nation about 300,000 barrels of oil each year by adding most of the month April to D.S.T.

05-14-21, 04:57 PM	#796
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,319 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	In 1903, Mary Anderson invented the windshield wiper. It's rumored Mary earned money baby sitting one Winfred (nicknamed Wind) Shields in her early days. __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

05-15-21, 05:26 AM	#798
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,102 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The strongest muscle (Relative to size) in the body is the tongue. __________________ 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)

05-15-21, 06:48 AM	#799
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,939 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The heart of a shrimp is located in its head. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-15-21, 06:58 AM	#800
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,939 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In the 1969 Akdov Telmig started making some soft and hardcore pornographic movies. The name was a pseudonym, (extra points if can figure it out) The director is probably better known by his real name of Ed Wood Jr. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-15-21, 12:08 PM	#801
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,319 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Vodka Gimlet You could have made it harder if you'd have used Akdon Telmig. __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

05-15-21, 12:17 PM	#802
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,102 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A Boeing 747's wingspan is longer than the Wright brother's first flight. __________________ 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)

05-15-21, 12:23 PM	#804
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,319 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Seeing I'll be in Wyoming the end of June? I'll have to get some of that. __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

05-15-21, 12:39 PM	#805
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,102 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class. __________________ 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)

05-15-21, 04:26 PM	#807
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,939 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Canada has more lakes than anywhere in the world. 9% of the country is covered in fresh water. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-16-21, 05:39 AM	#808
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,102 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' __________________ 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)

05-16-21, 06:13 AM	#809
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,939 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	President Richard Nixon was at Disney World when he infamously proclaimed, “I am not a crook.” __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-16-21, 09:59 AM	#810
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,102 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In 1986 Congress & President Ronald Reagan signed Public Law 99-359, which changed Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in April. It was estimated to save the nation about 300,000 barrels of oil each year by adding most of the month April to D.S.T. __________________ 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)