dbattman 0 #126 May 7, 2004 Here's one. Hookitt's a fucker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #127 May 7, 2004 QuoteQuoteRaisins and grapes are poisonous to dogs. Not true. Maybe "poisonous" isn't the right word, but even small amounts can cause renal failure or death in dogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnacrazywoman 0 #128 May 7, 2004 It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. Blonde haired and blue eyed parents can have only blonde and blue eyed babies. And finally, Skydiving is about the coolest sport there is! BN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #129 May 7, 2004 Quoting Snopes as your source for factual information is like reading comic books for current events. Guess you missed that section on Snopes that states that they are not the final authority on anything and are sometimes wrong. Whoops! Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #130 May 7, 2004 QuoteQuoting Snopes as your source for factual information is like reading comic books for current events. In this case, Snopes cited an article on the ASPCA webpage written by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. I am inclined to believe it. Of course, there is only one way to be sure. You get the dog, I'll get the grapes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #131 May 7, 2004 'toe the line' and 'up to scratch' are sayings that came from the prize fighting days of pugilism. Each fighter was told to come to the center of the ring at the start of a fight, where a 'scratch' was chalked or dug into the earth. Still on boxing.....ding ding 'seconds out', comes from the same era, the guys fighting 'second' on the bill were the top billing guys corner men... and finally...'freeze the balls off a brass monkey' has naval origins. Cannon balls on ships were stacked in a recepticle called a 'monkey' that was made of brass, when the temp' dipped to freezing, the brass would distort, resulting in cannon balls falling off... ok, last one... 'the whole nine yards', has two theories of origin... 1. Nine yards was the length of .50 cal ammo belts used in the p-51d Mustang in WWII 2. It takes a whole nine yards of cloth to tailor a suit. ..im off to bed. ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #132 May 7, 2004 The duck billed platypus is poisonous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbc 0 #133 May 7, 2004 its absolutely amazing how many responses this thread has gotten.:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #134 May 7, 2004 QuoteThe duck billed platypus is poisonous. No it's not, The male has a poisonous spur on it's leg QuoteThe platypus is the only Australian mammal known to be venomous. Adult males have a pointed spur (about 15 millimetres long) located just above the heel of each hind leg, which can be used to inject poison produced by a gland in the thigh (the crural gland). Venom is only secreted by mature males, with production peaking during the platypus breeding season in late winter and spring. It is therefore presumed that males mainly use their spurs when competing for mates or breeding territories. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #135 May 7, 2004 Quote No it's not, The male has a poisonous spur on it's leg That's what I was referring to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #136 May 7, 2004 Wausau, Wisconsin is the Ginseng Capital of the World. A web site that has a ton of fun and interesting facts on the various states is 50 States.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #137 May 7, 2004 intelligence, discovery, inventions are all illisions, everythign is already known....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #138 May 7, 2004 Interesting fact : More money is spent on gardening than on any other hobby! Thank god I took up skydiving. Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
