Topic: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS (Read 76606 times)

Cillaliz · « **Reply #330 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:28:00 PM »

Little known fact:
Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them used to burn their houses down - hence the expression "to get fired."

Tomovoz · « **Reply #331 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:28:20 PM »

Must check that one DR Jeanne.

Glad you enjoyed "Brides".

Cillaliz · « **Reply #332 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:29:05 PM »

Little known fact:
What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common?-- All were invented by women.

Jeanne · « **Reply #333 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:29:13 PM »

Good night.

singdaw · « **Reply #334 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:29:40 PM »

DR JoseSPiano, thanks for making me aware of soprano Measha Brueggergosman. I had never heard of her, and she seems a delight.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #335 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:29:45 PM »

Little known fact:
Wilma Flintstone's maiden name was Wilma Slaghoopal, and Betty Rubble's Maiden name was Betty Jean Mcbricker.

singdaw · « **Reply #336 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:30:18 PM »

Looks like DR Cillaliz discovered the same web page that I did!

singdaw · « **Reply #337 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:30:42 PM »

Smooches, kidz, and good night!

Jeanne · « **Reply #338 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:31:08 PM »

Sing can't sleep?

Cillaliz · « **Reply #339 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:32:12 PM »

Little known fact:
In warm weather, 6th president of the United States John Quincy Adams customarily went skinny-dipping in the Potomac River before dawn.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #340 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:32:44 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on October 18, 2007, 08:30:18 PM

Looks like DR Cillaliz discovered the same web page that I did!
!

Now I found another

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #341 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:34:20 PM »

Little known fact:

The US actually only has 46 states. Four of the 'states' are actually commonwealth. They are Kentucky, Virginia, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania

Cillaliz · « **Reply #342 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:34:32 PM »

Little known fact
Both ambidextrous and multilingual, 20th president of the United States James Garfield could write Greek with one hand while writing Latin with the other.

Matt H. · « **Reply #343 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:34:56 PM »

I have some writing I want to do and then will head downstairs to bed.

Good night.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #344 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:35:57 PM »

Little known fact
Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. president, published more than 16 books, including one called Fishing for Fun-And to Wash Your Soul.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #345 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:36:10 PM »

The original name of Bismarck, ND was Edwinton.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #346 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:36:57 PM »

The Red River of the North between Minnesota and North Dakota flows North

Cillaliz · « **Reply #347 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:37:27 PM »

Ok Last one for me
There is a Superman somewhere in ever Seinfeld episode

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #348 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:38:12 PM »

The original colors for University of North Dakota Sports teams were Green, White, and PINK!

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #349 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:41:19 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 18, 2007, 03:16:36 PM

I'm pleased you are improving and thank you for the much needed laugh.

This morning I broke my left wrist in 2 places. Keith said he didn't think it was broken, the nurse at emergency would have bet $50 bucks it wasn't, the doctor said it wasn't. I knew what i felt, hoping all the time i was wrong. Thankfully the x-ray technicians did a good job or the second break might have been missed.

Jane-I am soooo sorry for your breaks. The very best healthy vibes and marimbas.At least what is LEFT is your RIGHT wrist. I hope you are right handed. Take Care Of Yourself.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #350 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:41:20 PM »

North Dakota has a state-owned bank and elevator

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #351 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:41:42 PM »

ND can boast that one president spent time in the state: Theodore Roosevelt

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #352 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:42:23 PM »

NDSU was originally known as NDAC aka North Dakota Agriculture College

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #353 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:44:04 PM »

The eskimos have 28 different words for Snow

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #354 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:44:33 PM »

ND has its own unique word discribing a snow and dirt mixture: Snirt!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #355 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:45:30 PM »

Cars have significant problems starting in temps below -40

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #356 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:46:09 PM »

Black ice ..... is a common phrase up here describing unseen ice on roads

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #357 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:46:54 PM »

White-out has an additional meaning up here and it refers to blizzard conditions.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #358 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:47:28 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on October 18, 2007, 06:03:07 PM

DR JANE broke her wrist in two places: Anaheim and Azuza.

What happened to CUCAMONGA??

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #359 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:47:42 PM »

Eastern ND was not acquired by the US until 1818 when the 49th paralell was set between British Canada and the United States

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