useless facts - Page 93

Platapus · 12-19-21, 02:30 PM

In the original showing of the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer TV program, the original script did not include the actual return to the Island of Misfit Toys at the end, it was simply mentioned that Santa went back.

Due to a very large number of letters expressing concern about these toys, the scene was added.

Jimbuna · 12-19-21, 02:41 PM

Hummingbirds are the only animals that can fly backwards.

Jimbuna · 12-20-21, 08:39 AM

A cat's jaw cannot move sideways.

Platapus · 12-20-21, 04:40 PM

The world's second artificial satellite was the R-7 core rocket body.

What most people saw as the Sputnik satellite was actually the Rocket Body which was much larger and had reflective panels on it.

Jimbuna · 12-21-21, 10:50 AM

Some lions mate over 50 times a day.

Platapus · 12-21-21, 07:52 PM

The oldest human-made object still in orbit is the Vanguard 1 satellite. Launched on 17 March 1958.

It is predicted to deorbit in 2198

The second oldest human-made object still in orbit is the Vanguard TV4 rocket third stage which closely follows the Vanguard 1 satellite.

Aktungbby · 12-21-21, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Some lions mate over 50 times a day.

/\...they're either braggin' or jus' plain lyin'

but that's what a whole lotta pride gets ya!!??

Jimbuna · 12-23-21, 07:04 AM

All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20.

Platapus · 12-23-21, 08:25 PM

Prior to 1971, in the UK, epilepsy was a recognized reason to have a marriage annulled.

Jimbuna · 12-26-21, 09:27 AM

In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.

Platapus · 12-26-21, 03:54 PM

The song Jingle Bells or, as it was originally entitled, One Horse Open Sleigh, was originally a Thanksgiving song.

Extra useless fact: it was also the first song performed live from space on the Gemini 6 mission.

Extra extra useless fact: The harmonica Wally Schirra used was a Hohner "Little Lady".

Jimbuna · 12-27-21, 06:40 AM

A rat can last longer without water than a camel.

Jimbuna · 12-29-21, 12:36 PM

A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.

Jimbuna · 12-30-21, 07:03 AM

On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily.

Aktungbby · 12-30-21, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.

Most social dating is essentially ferreting out a suitable...spouse and hoping you've chosen well....

?!

12-19-21, 02:30 PM	#1381
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In the original showing of the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer TV program, the original script did not include the actual return to the Island of Misfit Toys at the end, it was simply mentioned that Santa went back. Due to a very large number of letters expressing concern about these toys, the scene was added. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-19-21, 02:41 PM	#1382
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Hummingbirds are the only animals that can fly backwards. __________________ 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)

12-20-21, 08:39 AM	#1383
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A cat's jaw cannot move sideways. __________________ 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)

12-20-21, 04:40 PM	#1384
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The world's second artificial satellite was the R-7 core rocket body. What most people saw as the Sputnik satellite was actually the Rocket Body which was much larger and had reflective panels on it. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-21-21, 10:50 AM	#1385
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Some lions mate over 50 times a day. __________________ 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)

12-21-21, 07:52 PM	#1386
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The oldest human-made object still in orbit is the Vanguard 1 satellite. Launched on 17 March 1958. It is predicted to deorbit in 2198 The second oldest human-made object still in orbit is the Vanguard TV4 rocket third stage which closely follows the Vanguard 1 satellite. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-23-21, 07:04 AM	#1388
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20. __________________ 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)

12-23-21, 08:25 PM	#1389
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Prior to 1971, in the UK, epilepsy was a recognized reason to have a marriage annulled. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-26-21, 09:27 AM	#1390
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. __________________ 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)

12-26-21, 03:54 PM	#1391
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The song Jingle Bells or, as it was originally entitled, One Horse Open Sleigh, was originally a Thanksgiving song. Extra useless fact: it was also the first song performed live from space on the Gemini 6 mission. Extra extra useless fact: The harmonica Wally Schirra used was a Hohner "Little Lady". __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-27-21, 06:40 AM	#1392
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A rat can last longer without water than a camel. __________________ 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)

12-29-21, 12:36 PM	#1393
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate. __________________ 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)

12-30-21, 07:03 AM	#1394
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily. __________________ 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)