Post by momofrussell on Jan 5, 2007 12:07:35 GMT -5
In the 1400's a law was set forth that
A man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick 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"...and thus the word GOLF
entered into the English language.
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and
Wilma Flintstone
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The average number of people airborne over
The US 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
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king in history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.
If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle.
If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
Q. What do bullet-proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and
Laser printers all have in common?
A. All invented by women.
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When
you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on.
Hence the phrase...... "Goodnight, sleep tight."
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month
After the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all
the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their
calendar was lunar based; this period was called the honey month, which we know
today as the honeymoon.
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old
England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind
your pints and quarts, and settle down." It's where we get the phrase
"mind your P's and Q's"
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into
The rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they
Used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase
Inspired by this practice.
~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!!!!!!
A man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick 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"...and thus the word GOLF
entered into the English language.
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and
Wilma Flintstone
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The average number of people airborne over
The US 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
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king in history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.
If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle.
If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
Q. What do bullet-proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and
Laser printers all have in common?
A. All invented by women.
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When
you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on.
Hence the phrase...... "Goodnight, sleep tight."
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month
After the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all
the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their
calendar was lunar based; this period was called the honey month, which we know
today as the honeymoon.
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old
England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind
your pints and quarts, and settle down." It's where we get the phrase
"mind your P's and Q's"
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into
The rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they
Used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase
Inspired by this practice.
~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!!!!!!
&
Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
I never even considered trying to check the facts like hannahsmom.