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Platapus · 02-04-23, 08:41 AM

In 1969 the US government had plans to cut the public television funds; however, Mister Rodgers went to speak before the senate in Washington. Instead of cutting the funds, the budget was increased from $9 to $22 million.

Jimbuna · 02-04-23, 03:23 PM

The fastest man in the world is not physically perfect.

Usain Bolt suffers from scoliosis. However, he states that as long as he continues to keep his core and back strong, it does not bother him much.

Platapus · 02-05-23, 06:43 AM

Dave Thomas has appeared in more TV commercials than anyone else. Over 800 separate commercials.

Jimbuna · 02-05-23, 06:51 AM

Many people residing in Iceland believe in elves.

A survey conducted at the University of Iceland found that 62% of residents believe in elves. This is mainly due to the country’s elf history which dates back to the Viking era.

bstanko6 · 02-05-23, 06:51 AM

All mirrors ever purchased are pre-used.

Jimbuna · 02-05-23, 01:09 PM

Sunglasses were not originally designed to protect your eyes from the sun.

The original idea behind this was so that Chinese judges could hide their facial expressions in court.

Jimbuna · 02-06-23, 06:13 AM

Termites and ants are roasted and eaten like popcorn in South Africa.

Platapus · 02-06-23, 05:41 PM

Ranch dressing has as one of its ingredients titanium dioxide which is used to make it look whiter.

Just like mother used to make.

Titanium Dioxide is an ingredient in Sun Screen and Paint.... neither of which is advised to ingest.

Jimbuna · 02-07-23, 06:20 AM

A 10-year old mattress weighs double its original weight.

Platapus · 02-07-23, 05:34 PM

If you ingest nutmeg in large doses, it works like a hallucinogen due to a natural compound called myristicin.

Jimbuna · 02-08-23, 06:40 AM

A dentist invented cotton candy.

Ostfriese · 02-08-23, 12:56 PM

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) easily reacts with glass, making it one of the very few substances glass containers cannot hold even for a short time.

It's even used to etch glass surfaces.

Jimbuna · 02-08-23, 03:44 PM

In China, seductively eating a banana during a live stream is illegal.

Platapus · 02-08-23, 04:33 PM

In recognition of American Heart Month

The first open heart surgery occurred in 1893. It was performed by Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who was one of the few black cardiologists in the United States at the time.

Jimbuna · 02-09-23, 07:47 AM

The first soup ever recorded comes from a hippo.

This event dates back to 6000 BC. Soups were also believed to be the foundation of the earliest restaurants in history.

02-04-23, 08:41 AM	#2311
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In 1969 the US government had plans to cut the public television funds; however, Mister Rodgers went to speak before the senate in Washington. Instead of cutting the funds, the budget was increased from $9 to $22 million. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-04-23, 03:23 PM	#2312
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The fastest man in the world is not physically perfect. Usain Bolt suffers from scoliosis. However, he states that as long as he continues to keep his core and back strong, it does not bother him much. __________________ 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)

02-05-23, 06:43 AM	#2313
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Dave Thomas has appeared in more TV commercials than anyone else. Over 800 separate commercials. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-05-23, 06:51 AM	#2314
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Many people residing in Iceland believe in elves. A survey conducted at the University of Iceland found that 62% of residents believe in elves. This is mainly due to the country’s elf history which dates back to the Viking era. __________________ 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)

02-05-23, 06:51 AM	#2315
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02-05-23, 01:09 PM	#2316
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sunglasses were not originally designed to protect your eyes from the sun. The original idea behind this was so that Chinese judges could hide their facial expressions in court. __________________ 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)

02-06-23, 06:13 AM	#2317
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Termites and ants are roasted and eaten like popcorn in South Africa. __________________ 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)

02-06-23, 05:41 PM	#2318
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Ranch dressing has as one of its ingredients titanium dioxide which is used to make it look whiter. Just like mother used to make. Titanium Dioxide is an ingredient in Sun Screen and Paint.... neither of which is advised to ingest. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-07-23, 06:20 AM	#2319
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A 10-year old mattress weighs double its original weight. __________________ 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)

02-07-23, 05:34 PM	#2320
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	If you ingest nutmeg in large doses, it works like a hallucinogen due to a natural compound called myristicin. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-08-23, 06:40 AM	#2321
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A dentist invented cotton candy. __________________ 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)

02-08-23, 12:56 PM	#2322
Ostfriese Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,174 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hydrofluoric acid (HF) easily reacts with glass, making it one of the very few substances glass containers cannot hold even for a short time. It's even used to etch glass surfaces.

02-08-23, 03:44 PM	#2323
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In China, seductively eating a banana during a live stream is illegal. __________________ 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)

02-08-23, 04:33 PM	#2324
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In recognition of American Heart Month The first open heart surgery occurred in 1893. It was performed by Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who was one of the few black cardiologists in the United States at the time. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-09-23, 07:47 AM	#2325
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The first soup ever recorded comes from a hippo. This event dates back to 6000 BC. Soups were also believed to be the foundation of the earliest restaurants in history. __________________ 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)