Funny Facts
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have 'the rule of thumb'
Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden'. Thus the word GOLF became part of the English language.
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Every day, more money is printed for Monopoly than for circulation by the US Treasury.
Men can read smaller print than women can, but women can hear better.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
It is impossible to keep your eyes open while you sneeze.
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $ 16,400
The average number of people airborne over the USA. during any given hour:
61,000
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
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