useless facts - Page 66

Platapus · 06-18-21, 09:08 AM

The Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar region on Earth. Some weather stations in the Atacama have never received rain.

Jimbuna · 06-19-21, 05:20 AM

The serial number of the first MAC ever produced was 2001.

Platapus · 06-19-21, 05:11 PM

In April, 1941, Juliana, a Great Dane, was awarded her first Blue Cross. She extinguished a small incendiary bomb.... By urinating on it.

mapuc · 06-19-21, 05:55 PM

In 1938, the Finnish authorities introduced a cardboard box to combat high infant mortality.
The cardboard box contained various remedies such as clothes, diapers and a mattress for the baby's first months, while the cardboard box itself could be used as a bed for the newborn so that they would not have to sleep with his parents or older siblings.
Initially, the box was only reserved for low-income families, but from 1949 was offered to all pregnant women.
The only requirement to get the cardboard box was that the woman should go to the doctor or the health service before the fourth month of pregnancy.
To this day, Finnish women still get the choice between the cardboard box or a cash amount of approx. $ 160.
Most people choose the cardboard box and its contents, which have varied over the years, but today, among other things, consists of a blanket, a mattress, clothes, books, toys, hygiene products, thermometer, condoms and diapers.

Markus

Platapus · 06-20-21, 05:09 AM

Little late for the condoms.

But seriously, that's a great idea!

There were female Gladiators in Ancient Rome! A female gladiator was called a Gladiatrix, or Gladiatrices. They were extremely rare, unlike their male counterparts.

And no, they did not fight each other in mud.

Jimbuna · 06-20-21, 05:17 AM

It is illegal to eat oranges while bathing in California.

Mr Quatro · 06-20-21, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It is illegal to eat oranges while bathing in California.

Maybe for women while topless ... your going to have to come to California to prove that one Jim

Jimbuna · 06-20-21, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Maybe for women while topless ... your going to have to come to California to prove that one Jim

I'll be over on the next flight which will probably not be for a few month yet

Jimbuna · 06-21-21, 06:59 AM

If done perfectly, a rubix cube combination can be solved in 17 turns.

Platapus · 06-21-21, 03:49 PM

Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine. In 1834, it was sold as a cure for an upset stomach by an Ohio physician named John Cook. It wasn’t popularized as a condiment until the late 19th century!

Jimbuna · 06-22-21, 06:53 AM

More bullets were fired in 'Starship Troopers' than any other movie ever made.

Mr Quatro · 06-22-21, 08:20 AM

Today is 6-22-21 next year will be 6-22-22

but did you know that yesterday won't happen again for 1,000 years?

June 21 3,021

Texas Red · 06-22-21, 10:33 AM

That makes my head hurt

Please explain

Rockstar · 06-22-21, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Today is 6-22-21 next year will be 6-22-22

but did you know that yesterday won't happen again for 1,000 years?

June 21 3,021

But everyday another year passes.

From 1 Jan 20 to 1 Jan 21 = 1 year
From 2 Jan 20 to 2 Jan 21 = 1 year
From 3 Jan 20 to 3 Jan 21 = 1 year

Texas Red · 06-22-21, 11:24 AM

oh crap, he's right

Everday passes a we loose a year, that means I have (xxx) more June 22nd's to live.

06-18-21, 09:08 AM	#976
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar region on Earth. Some weather stations in the Atacama have never received rain. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-19-21, 05:20 AM	#977
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,210 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The serial number of the first MAC ever produced was 2001. __________________ 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)

06-19-21, 05:11 PM	#978
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In April, 1941, Juliana, a Great Dane, was awarded her first Blue Cross. She extinguished a small incendiary bomb.... By urinating on it. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-19-21, 05:55 PM	#979
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,888 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	In 1938, the Finnish authorities introduced a cardboard box to combat high infant mortality. The cardboard box contained various remedies such as clothes, diapers and a mattress for the baby's first months, while the cardboard box itself could be used as a bed for the newborn so that they would not have to sleep with his parents or older siblings. Initially, the box was only reserved for low-income families, but from 1949 was offered to all pregnant women. The only requirement to get the cardboard box was that the woman should go to the doctor or the health service before the fourth month of pregnancy. To this day, Finnish women still get the choice between the cardboard box or a cash amount of approx. $ 160. Most people choose the cardboard box and its contents, which have varied over the years, but today, among other things, consists of a blanket, a mattress, clothes, books, toys, hygiene products, thermometer, condoms and diapers. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-20-21, 05:09 AM	#980
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Little late for the condoms. But seriously, that's a great idea! There were female Gladiators in Ancient Rome! A female gladiator was called a Gladiatrix, or Gladiatrices. They were extremely rare, unlike their male counterparts. And no, they did not fight each other in mud. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-20-21, 05:17 AM	#981
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,210 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It is illegal to eat oranges while bathing in California. __________________ 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)

06-21-21, 06:59 AM	#984
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,210 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If done perfectly, a rubix cube combination can be solved in 17 turns. __________________ 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)

06-21-21, 03:49 PM	#985
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine. In 1834, it was sold as a cure for an upset stomach by an Ohio physician named John Cook. It wasn’t popularized as a condiment until the late 19th century! __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-22-21, 06:53 AM	#986
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,210 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	More bullets were fired in 'Starship Troopers' than any other movie ever made. __________________ 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)

06-22-21, 08:20 AM	#987
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Today is 6-22-21 next year will be 6-22-22 but did you know that yesterday won't happen again for 1,000 years? June 21 3,021 __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

06-22-21, 10:33 AM	#988
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,376 Downloads: 527 Uploads: 5	That makes my head hurt Please explain __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

06-22-21, 11:24 AM	#990
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,376 Downloads: 527 Uploads: 5	oh crap, he's right Everday passes a we loose a year, that means I have (xxx) more June 22nd's to live. __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!