useless facts - Page 28

Jeff-Groves · 02-20-21, 05:36 PM

There is a theory that Humans can't lick their private parts for a reason.
The theory says if they could? We'd not be as advanced as we are since We'd spend to much time licking those parts!

Rockstar · 02-20-21, 06:17 PM

The main reason for divorce is marriage.

Platapus · 02-20-21, 06:40 PM

A three-fer

Oranges are not a naturally occurring fruit.

The original hybrids were actually green

and were called Chinese Grapefruit.

Jimbuna · 02-21-21, 06:53 AM

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Platapus · 02-21-21, 06:56 AM

In 1922, the American Association of State Highway Officials met to determine a standard design for stop signs, and that's where they decided on the color—yellow.

Jimbuna · 02-21-21, 07:27 AM

3.6 cans of Spam are consumed each second.

Platapus · 02-21-21, 06:21 PM

New York City

Before it was the Big Apple, it was New Orange.

When the Dutch captured New York from the English in 1673, they renamed it "New Orange" in honor of William III of Orange. The following year, the English regained control and ditched the "Orange."

Aktungbby · 02-21-21, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platypus

The original hybrids were actually green

and were called Chinese Grapefruit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

New York City

Before it was the Big Apple, it was New Orange.

When the Dutch captured New York from the English in 1673, they renamed it "New Orange" in honor of William III of Orange. The following year, the English regained control and ditched the "Orange."

When China takes over, it'll be Chinese Grapefruit!

Jimbuna · 02-22-21, 11:13 AM

The average American looks at eight houses before buying one.

Platapus · 02-22-21, 05:20 PM

There was a successful Tinder Match in Antarctica in 2014

Jimbuna · 02-23-21, 06:07 AM

Oreo has made enough cookies to span five back and forth trips to the moon.

Sean C · 02-23-21, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Oreo has made enough cookies to span five back and forth trips to the moon.

That may be a useless fact, but it's really impressive if you consider the actual distance to the Moon. It's a lot farther away than it looks:

I made this image to scale.

Platapus · 02-23-21, 04:41 PM

The flags of Monaco and Indonesia look almost identical

The primary difference is the ratio.

Monaco 4:5 and Indonesia 2:3

There is also a difference in the Red between them

Von Due · 02-23-21, 04:45 PM

The Danish word for laugh is the same as the Norwegian word for cry.

Jimbuna · 02-24-21, 07:25 AM

A giraffe can go longer without water than a camel can.

02-20-21, 05:36 PM	#406
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,319 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	There is a theory that Humans can't lick their private parts for a reason. The theory says if they could? We'd not be as advanced as we are since We'd spend to much time licking those parts! __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

02-20-21, 06:17 PM	#407
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,832 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The main reason for divorce is marriage. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

02-20-21, 06:40 PM	#408
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	A three-fer Oranges are not a naturally occurring fruit. The original hybrids were actually green and were called Chinese Grapefruit. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-21-21, 06:53 AM	#409
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,179 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. __________________ 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)

02-21-21, 06:56 AM	#410
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In 1922, the American Association of State Highway Officials met to determine a standard design for stop signs, and that's where they decided on the color—yellow. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-21-21, 07:27 AM	#411
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,179 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	3.6 cans of Spam are consumed each second. __________________ 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)

02-21-21, 06:21 PM	#412
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	New York City Before it was the Big Apple, it was New Orange. When the Dutch captured New York from the English in 1673, they renamed it "New Orange" in honor of William III of Orange. The following year, the English regained control and ditched the "Orange." __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-22-21, 11:13 AM	#414
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,179 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The average American looks at eight houses before buying one. __________________ 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)

02-22-21, 05:20 PM	#415
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	There was a successful Tinder Match in Antarctica in 2014 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-23-21, 06:07 AM	#416
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,179 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Oreo has made enough cookies to span five back and forth trips to the moon. __________________ 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)

02-23-21, 04:41 PM	#418
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The flags of Monaco and Indonesia look almost identical The primary difference is the ratio. Monaco 4:5 and Indonesia 2:3 There is also a difference in the Red between them __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-23-21, 04:45 PM	#419
Von Due Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,660 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	The Danish word for laugh is the same as the Norwegian word for cry.

02-24-21, 07:25 AM	#420
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,179 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A giraffe can go longer without water than a camel can. __________________ 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)