With temporarily not having internet access at my humble abode, I have neglected my dusty blog and you fine folks for much too long. Just know that you are all in my prayers, my thoughts, and my diary until I can produce a proper update.
Please enjoy these few facts to appease you for the time being written by some jerk nerd.
- Some breeds of chickens lay colored eggs.
- A microwaved baseball will fly farther than a frozen baseball.
- Ancient Romans at one time used human urine as an ingredient in their toothpaste.
- Linen is actually stronger when wet.
- Tigers also have striped skin.
- Stilts were invented by French sheperds who needed a way to get around in wet marshes.
- Catgut comes from sheep not cats.
- One quarter of the human brain is used to control the eyes.
- Windmills always turn counter clockwise, except in Ireland.
- Minnows have teeth in their throat.
- Buttermilk contains no butter.
- Radio code "Wilco" is short for Will Comply.
- Rats can tell the difference between two human languages.
- A snail can sleep for three years.
- Half Puerto Rican women are the most attractive women in the world.
...Okay the last one I made up, but it doesn't make it false.
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4 comments:
You mean if I pluck my eyes out, there's a chance I'll develop mental telepathy?
You know, mmost of those I didn't know, until now. I'm going to use them at the next gathering to show my superior intellect. I thank you in advance for the laurals I'm sure to receive.
However, I DID know the last one. I'm SO jealous...
:-)
The more I say it, the more I feel it's true. ;)
Thanks for this. I love reading random stuff like that.
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