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Jimbuna · 04-25-23, 01:17 PM

Apple pie is not American.

This delicacy is said to originate from Medieval England. Variations of the original recipe were made popular by the Dutch which became the known favourite of today.

Jimbuna · 04-26-23, 12:13 PM

An encrypted monument stands outside of the CIA headquarters in Virginia.

This monument was created by artist Jim Sanborn and features four inscriptions. 3 of 4 of the inscriptions have been cracked already. However, no one seems to be able to crack the final code to this day.

Jimbuna · 04-27-23, 10:34 AM

The human body is the cause of metallic smells found in coins and other metals.

Upon contact with come metals, 1 Octen 3 One is formed as the result of the decomposition of oil present on the skin. This is what causes the metallic smell from metal.

Platapus · 04-27-23, 01:06 PM

You were told "you got mail" by Elwood Edwards.

Jimbuna · 04-28-23, 05:32 AM

The popsicle was invented by an 11-year-old.

Platapus · 04-29-23, 06:42 AM

While Japan is known for its high speed trains (320 Kph Bullet Train) , it is also known for its slow trains.

The Resort Shirakami Train between Aomori and Akita travels at 10 KpH. This is to give the passengers time to appreciate the breathtaking scenery.

That's about 10 feet per second.

https://jreast.travel/joyfultrain/shirakami.php

Jimbuna · 04-29-23, 11:09 AM

Expiration dates on a bottle of water is not for the water.

The expiration date is for the bottle itself. After some time, the plastic will begin to leach into the liquid.

Platapus · 04-29-23, 01:18 PM

Monkeys in the wild do not eat bananas

The edible banana is a cultivated domesticated plant and fruit. Wild monkeys never encounter bananas at all ever unless they are around human habitation where bananas are or have been planted.

Jimbuna · 04-30-23, 05:50 AM

The word "Typewriter" is the longest word you can type using only one row of the keyboard.

Jimbuna · 04-30-23, 02:22 PM

In 1952 Mr Potato Head was the first toy advertised on television.

Jimbuna · 05-02-23, 12:02 PM

Large banks use computers to process checks and debit card charges by the highest amount first.

Jimbuna · 05-02-23, 12:09 PM

The longest musical performance in history still occurs today.

This is taking place right now at the church of St. Burchardi in Germany. The performance of John Cage’s Organ ‘as slow as possible’ isn’t schedule to be finished until the year 2640.

Jimbuna · 05-03-23, 09:23 AM

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

Ostfriese · 05-04-23, 05:56 AM

France shares its longest (land) border with Brazil.

Jimbuna · 05-04-23, 07:49 AM

Pogonophobia is the fear of beards.

04-25-23, 01:17 PM	#2536
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Apple pie is not American. This delicacy is said to originate from Medieval England. Variations of the original recipe were made popular by the Dutch which became the known favourite of today. __________________ 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)

04-26-23, 12:13 PM	#2537
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	An encrypted monument stands outside of the CIA headquarters in Virginia. This monument was created by artist Jim Sanborn and features four inscriptions. 3 of 4 of the inscriptions have been cracked already. However, no one seems to be able to crack the final code to this day. __________________ 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)

04-27-23, 10:34 AM	#2538
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The human body is the cause of metallic smells found in coins and other metals. Upon contact with come metals, 1 Octen 3 One is formed as the result of the decomposition of oil present on the skin. This is what causes the metallic smell from metal. __________________ 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)

04-27-23, 01:06 PM	#2539
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,978 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	You were told "you got mail" by Elwood Edwards. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-28-23, 05:32 AM	#2540
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The popsicle was invented by an 11-year-old. __________________ 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)

04-29-23, 06:42 AM	#2541
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,978 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	While Japan is known for its high speed trains (320 Kph Bullet Train) , it is also known for its slow trains. The Resort Shirakami Train between Aomori and Akita travels at 10 KpH. This is to give the passengers time to appreciate the breathtaking scenery. That's about 10 feet per second. https://jreast.travel/joyfultrain/shirakami.php __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-29-23, 11:09 AM	#2542
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Expiration dates on a bottle of water is not for the water. The expiration date is for the bottle itself. After some time, the plastic will begin to leach into the liquid. __________________ 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)

04-29-23, 01:18 PM	#2543
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,978 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Monkeys in the wild do not eat bananas The edible banana is a cultivated domesticated plant and fruit. Wild monkeys never encounter bananas at all ever unless they are around human habitation where bananas are or have been planted. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-30-23, 05:50 AM	#2544
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The word "Typewriter" is the longest word you can type using only one row of the keyboard. __________________ 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)

04-30-23, 02:22 PM	#2545
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In 1952 Mr Potato Head was the first toy advertised on television. __________________ 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)

05-02-23, 12:02 PM	#2546
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Large banks use computers to process checks and debit card charges by the highest amount first. __________________ 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)

05-02-23, 12:09 PM	#2547
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The longest musical performance in history still occurs today. This is taking place right now at the church of St. Burchardi in Germany. The performance of John Cage’s Organ ‘as slow as possible’ isn’t schedule to be finished until the year 2640. __________________ 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)

05-03-23, 09:23 AM	#2548
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Women blink nearly twice as much as men. __________________ 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)

05-04-23, 05:56 AM	#2549
Ostfriese Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,175 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	France shares its longest (land) border with Brazil.

05-04-23, 07:49 AM	#2550
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pogonophobia is the fear of beards. __________________ 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)