useless facts - Page 58

Aktungbby · 05-25-21, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

In the last 3,500 years, there have been approximately 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world.

.06% ain't shabby!?? Plus, as a history jock, it makes for great reading!

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

A pig’s orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.

His or hers?

Jimbuna · 05-25-21, 01:22 PM

A full-loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes at least 20 minutes to stop.

Platapus · 05-25-21, 04:55 PM

With a fortune of $336 billion when adjusted for inflation, oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller is the wealthiest person in U.S. history.

Jimbuna · 05-26-21, 06:53 AM

Coca-Cola was originally green.

Rockstar · 05-26-21, 12:47 PM

There are 4.09 million miles of roadways in the U.S. 35% percent of which are unpaved.

Platapus · 05-26-21, 04:05 PM

Liberty Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty, might belong to New York City, but it is surrounded by the waters of Jersey City, and is actually closer to the New Jersey mainland.

Rockstar · 05-26-21, 07:35 PM

The standard wood board commonly known as a 2"x4". Actually measures only 1-1/2"x3-1/2". A 34 percent reduction in actual volume; as those in the trade would say, it’s “selling air.”

Texas Red · 05-26-21, 09:33 PM

The first man to survive going over the Niagara Falls later died by slipping on an orange peel.

Aktungbby · 05-26-21, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Coca-Cola was originally green.

That appears to be untrue. Coca Cola came in green bottles but has been brown since 1886. The original recipe has always used caramel causing the brown color.

Texas Red · 05-27-21, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

That appears to be untrue. Coca Cola came in green bottles but has been brown since 1886. The original recipe has always used caramel causing the brown color.

Wait a minute, isn't the coca-cola recipe locked in a safe? Or am I confusing it with Pepsi?

Sean C · 05-27-21, 01:51 AM

There is an invisible wire around most of Manhattan which allows Jews to carry things on Saturday.

Mr Quatro · 05-27-21, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean C

There is an invisible wire around most of Manhattan which allows Jews to carry things on Saturday.

This is not the joke thread Sean

Jimbuna · 05-27-21, 09:50 AM

Men can read smaller print than women; women can hear better.

Rockstar · 05-27-21, 10:01 AM

The Payen PA-22/122 was the first experimental delta winged fighter aircraft.

Mr Quatro · 05-27-21, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

The Payen PA-22/122 was the first experimental delta winged fighter aircraft.

05-25-21, 01:22 PM	#857
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,433 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A full-loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes at least 20 minutes to stop. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-25-21, 04:55 PM	#858
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,990 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	With a fortune of $336 billion when adjusted for inflation, oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller is the wealthiest person in U.S. history. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-26-21, 06:53 AM	#859
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,433 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Coca-Cola was originally green. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-26-21, 12:47 PM	#860
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,967 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	There are 4.09 million miles of roadways in the U.S. 35% percent of which are unpaved. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

05-26-21, 04:05 PM	#861
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,990 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Liberty Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty, might belong to New York City, but it is surrounded by the waters of Jersey City, and is actually closer to the New Jersey mainland. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-26-21, 07:35 PM	#862
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,967 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The standard wood board commonly known as a 2"x4". Actually measures only 1-1/2"x3-1/2". A 34 percent reduction in actual volume; as those in the trade would say, it’s “selling air.” __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

05-26-21, 09:33 PM	#863
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05-27-21, 01:51 AM	#866
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 917 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	There is an invisible wire around most of Manhattan which allows Jews to carry things on Saturday. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

05-27-21, 09:50 AM	#868
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,433 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Men can read smaller print than women; women can hear better. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-27-21, 10:01 AM	#869
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,967 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The Payen PA-22/122 was the first experimental delta winged fighter aircraft. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.