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Platapus · 02-15-24, 03:52 PM

The largest amount of money stolen from a bank by robbers occurred in August 2005 in Brazil. A gang of up to 10 people dug a 256-foot long tunnel in Fortaleza to steal nearly the equivalent of $70 million.

Jimbuna · 02-16-24, 01:44 PM

The inventor of the Frisbee became one after he died.

After Walter Morrison died and was cremated in 2010, his family turned him into the very toy he invented in 1955. It was known as the Pluto Platter before Wham-O renamed it the Frisbee.

Platapus · 02-17-24, 06:44 AM

The Empire State Building generates more revenue from the observation deck than from its renting income.

The cheapest ticket is about $45.00 and the most expensive ticket is $500

Jimbuna · 02-17-24, 08:04 AM

The most shoplifted food item in the world is cheese.

Platapus · 02-17-24, 10:57 AM

At the beginning of the 20th century, horses created so much dirt with their excrement that cars were regarded as the “green” alternative.

Jimbuna · 02-17-24, 02:11 PM

Bees can get drunk on fermented tree sap.

Platapus · 02-18-24, 07:09 AM

The first traffic light was installed in London outside the Houses of Parliament in 1868. Unfortunately, it exploded very soon, killing a policeman.

Jimbuna · 02-18-24, 09:57 AM

The world’s oldest-known pants are around 3,000 years old.

They were recovered from a tomb in China.

Platapus · 02-18-24, 12:45 PM

Most of the border between the United States and Canada consists of a cleared strip of forest with a width of approximately 20 feet.

Jimbuna · 02-18-24, 02:22 PM

The longest time between two twins being born is 90 days.

Platapus · 02-19-24, 12:59 PM

The Indian state railway company employs more than one million people. This makes the company the world’s largest employer in the world.

Jimbuna · 02-19-24, 01:12 PM

Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5%.

Jimbuna · 02-20-24, 01:39 PM

The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone in the ear.

Platapus · 02-20-24, 04:11 PM

Karaoke is Japanese and means “empty orchestra”.

Ostfriese · 02-21-24, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5%.

That explains a lot

02-15-24, 03:52 PM	#3271
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The largest amount of money stolen from a bank by robbers occurred in August 2005 in Brazil. A gang of up to 10 people dug a 256-foot long tunnel in Fortaleza to steal nearly the equivalent of $70 million. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-16-24, 01:44 PM	#3272
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The inventor of the Frisbee became one after he died. After Walter Morrison died and was cremated in 2010, his family turned him into the very toy he invented in 1955. It was known as the Pluto Platter before Wham-O renamed it the Frisbee. __________________ 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)

02-17-24, 06:44 AM	#3273
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The Empire State Building generates more revenue from the observation deck than from its renting income. The cheapest ticket is about $45.00 and the most expensive ticket is $500 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-17-24, 08:04 AM	#3274
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The most shoplifted food item in the world is cheese. __________________ 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)

02-17-24, 10:57 AM	#3275
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	At the beginning of the 20th century, horses created so much dirt with their excrement that cars were regarded as the “green” alternative. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-17-24, 02:11 PM	#3276
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Bees can get drunk on fermented tree sap. __________________ 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)

02-18-24, 07:09 AM	#3277
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The first traffic light was installed in London outside the Houses of Parliament in 1868. Unfortunately, it exploded very soon, killing a policeman. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-18-24, 09:57 AM	#3278
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The world’s oldest-known pants are around 3,000 years old. They were recovered from a tomb in China. __________________ 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)

02-18-24, 12:45 PM	#3279
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Most of the border between the United States and Canada consists of a cleared strip of forest with a width of approximately 20 feet. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-18-24, 02:22 PM	#3280
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The longest time between two twins being born is 90 days. __________________ 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)

02-19-24, 12:59 PM	#3281
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The Indian state railway company employs more than one million people. This makes the company the world’s largest employer in the world. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-19-24, 01:12 PM	#3282
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5%. __________________ 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)

02-20-24, 01:39 PM	#3283
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone in the ear. __________________ 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)

02-20-24, 04:11 PM	#3284
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Karaoke is Japanese and means “empty orchestra”. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.