Did You Know #5

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*Popcorn was invented by American Indians.

*Kangaroos can jump 30 feet.

*Before 1687 clocks were made with only a hour hand.

*A study of American currency revealed the presence of bacteria, including staphylococcus, e-coli, and lebsiella, on 18 percent of coins and 7 percent of the bills.

*The word "queue" is the only word in the English language that is still pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed.

*In 1889, the 1st coin-operated telephone, patented by Hartford, Connecticut inventor William Gray, was installed in the Hartford Bank. Local calls using a coin-operated phone in the U.S. cost only 5 cents everywhere until 1951.

*The first country to use postcards is Austria.

*In 1634, Tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland.

*Children grow faster in Spring.

*Yuma, Arizona has the most sunny days of any locale in USA. On average, each year there are 332 sunny days.

*M.V.E.M.J.S.U.N.P.

To remember the order of the planets use the phrase 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' - the capital letters give the order of planets, beginning with closest to sun - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.

*A Space Shuttle's main engine weighs about a seventh as much as a train engine but can deliver as much horsepower as 39 locomotives.

*Waterloo, NY has been sanctioned by the U.S. Government as being the birthplace of Memorial Day.

*Originally called Decoration Day. It was changed to Memorial Day in 1882.

*Memorial Day first observed on May 30, 1868.

*Years/ Location/ Killed/Wounded

1775-1783 Revolutionary War 25324/8445
1861-1865 Civil War, North 363020/281104
1861-1865 Civil War, South 199110/137102
1914-1918 World War I 116708/204002
1941-1945 World War II 408306/670846
1961-1975 Vietnam War 58219/153356

*The Commission’s Memorial Day anthem, “On This Day” was composed by Charles Strouse, award-winning composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie. It is an inspiring song that honors America’s fallen and the families they left behind.

*Confederate Memorial Day, once a legal holiday in many southern states, is still observed on the fourth Monday in April in Alabama, and the last Monday in April in Mississippi and Georgia. It is a day to honor those who died defending the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

*On May 1996, the idea of the National Moment of Rememberance was born when children touring Washington, DC, were asked what Memorial Day meant. They responded, "That's the day the pools open!" On December 28, 2000, by Public Law 106-579, the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance was established. The Moment has the personal support of the President of the United States.

(Along with other Americans, you are asked to observe the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. local time (duration: one minute).)

Nina

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#5 - Chris Salin

Rat for Life - Fly till I die
When them stupid ass bitches ask why

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In regard to #4 on your list. Almost all U.S. currency (bills) have traces of cocaine.

Chuck

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In regard to #4 on your list. Almost all U.S. currency (bills) have traces of cocaine.

Chuck

Is that why they smell like sweet candy???

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

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Almost all U.S. currency (bills) have traces of cocaine

I wonder how many folks are going to go "no way" then trudge over to Snopes to be shown that its true?

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

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Almost all U.S. currency (bills) have traces of cocaine

I wonder how many folks are going to go "no way" then trudge over to Snopes to be shown that its true?

Because a lot of these bills were used for the "snorting"?

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

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No tellin'! I learned that, from my wife, who has been in law enforcement for over 20-yrs.


Chuck

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Yeah, buddy!


Chuck

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*M.V.E.M.J.S.U.N.P

Can also be:
Many Vigerous Earth Men Jump Straight Up Near Pluto.

There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear.

PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

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*A study of American currency revealed the presence of bacteria, including staphylococcus, e-coli, and lebsiella, on 18 percent of coins and 7 percent of the bills.

WTF?? and the other 82%/93% of currency is completely sterile????

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Yup.. 1985 in Astoria OR.. # 5 was ALIVE






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#5 - Chris Salin

I'll always love the disco ball helmet.

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#5 - Chris Salin

I'll always love the disco ball helmet.

We still have little disco balls around the dz. I have them at my house too, even on my christmas tree.

Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you.

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Can also be: Many Vigerous Earth Men Jump Straight Up Near Pluto.

Personally, IMHO if a person can remember these dumb phrases, it just seems like it would be just as easy to remember the planets proper order in the first place. The other way, you're having to remember 2 things instead of one.

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*Children grow faster in Spring.

I can't believe no one has questioned THIS one....

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance