For those of you who think you know everything, here is a refresher course.
************************************************
The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for Blood plasma.

************************************************
No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times. Oh go ahead...I'll wait...
************************************************
Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks. (So, watch your Ass )
************************************************
You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
************************************************
Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.
************************************************
The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.
************************************************
The King of Hearts is the only king WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE
************************************************
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.
************************************************
Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Since Venus is normally associated with women, does this mean they are going the 'right' direction...?

************************************************
Apples, not caffeine,are more efficient at waking you up in the morning .
************************************
Most dust particles in your house are made from
DEAD SKIN !
************************************************
The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

So did the first 'Marlboro Man'.
************************************************
Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!
************************************************
PEARLS DISSOLVE IN VINEGAR !
************************************************
The three most valuable brand names on earth:
Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.
************************************************
It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...
but, not downstairs.

************************************************
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.
************************************************
Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.

(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now !)
************************************************

And the best for last....

Turtles can breathe through their butts.

********************************************
Remember, knowledge is everything, so

pass it on...and go move your toothbrush !!!

Thanks autumn!!! THis was enlightening...

Thanks Autumn! I enjoyed learning something new.

Glad y'all enjoyed it.

I know a lot of people who talk through their butts!!!

Interesting. You really can learn something new everyday!

http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/duckecho.asp

Ducks DO infact, echo. ALL sounds echo. Just some are less audible than others depending upon the acoustic properties of the environment in which the sounds are produced and the amplitude/shape of the sound wave.

This amusing list of inaccurate 'facts' has been making the rounds on the net for years.

Technically, zebras are black with white stripes; a shaved zebra would be completely black.

and I only thought I knew everything?

quote:

Originally posted by Newman:
Technically, zebras are black with white stripes; a shaved zebra would be completely black.

Far out! I gotta find me a zebra to shave down so I can check that out...

quote:

Originally posted by Road Puppy:

quote:

Originally posted by Newman:
Technically, zebras are black with white stripes; a shaved zebra would be completely black.

Far out! I gotta find me a zebra to shave down so I can check that out...

Let me know, I wanta watch.

Donkeys kill more people that plane crashes, wow that is interesting.

quote:

Originally posted by mommer:
Donkeys kill more people that plane crashes, wow that is interesting.

*Keepin ma eyes peeled* Don't wanna be the next "Motorcycle vs Donkey" headline.

From what I've seen around here-most of the donkeys drive Buicks...

The woman about a mile up from me has a donkey. Should I move?

quote:

Originally posted by Road Puppy:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/duckecho.asp

Ducks DO infact, echo. ALL sounds echo. Just some are less audible than others depending upon the acoustic properties of the environment in which the sounds are produced and the amplitude/shape of the sound wave.

This amusing list of inaccurate 'facts' has been making the rounds on the net for years.

Thanks for the info.

I did receive this through an email. I posted it for entertainment purposes, meant to be taken with a "grain of salt". I never claimed to know if any of the things stated were true or not. Just hoped to give everyone a few laughs.