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Jimbuna · 04-19-24, 07:55 AM

The manager of Elvis Presley was also selling hate merchandise for Elvis.

For nearly two decades, Tom Parker was the manager of The King. It was sometime in the 1950s that Parker signed a merchandising deal to turn Elvis into a brand name which also included ‘I hate Elvis’ badges.

Jimbuna · 04-20-24, 12:02 PM

HIV originated from a chimp’s stomach.

The chimp in question had eaten two other monkeys that had two different viruses. These viruses then combined and formed a hybrid virus.

Platapus · 04-21-24, 06:11 AM

To properly write adjectives in order, you would list them by amount, value, size, temperature, age, shape, color, origin, and material.

Jimbuna · 04-21-24, 12:27 PM

Most known asteroids in our solar system are located between Jupiter and Mars.

Platapus · 04-22-24, 03:08 PM

The world’s first motel is in San Luis Obispo, which was built in 1925.

When opened, it cost $1.25 for a two-room bungalow with a kitchen and a private adjoining garage.

Jimbuna · 04-23-24, 08:03 AM

You need to exceed temperatures of 1000 degrees Celcius to burn a diamond.

Platapus · 04-23-24, 03:49 PM

Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made from something called castoreum, a scented oil which is naturally secreted by beavers’ butts.

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Jimbuna · 04-24-24, 09:16 AM

Several people residing in Iceland believe in elves.

A survey conducted at the University of Iceland found that 62% of residents believe in elves. This is mainly due to the country’s elf history which dates back to the Viking era.

Platapus · 04-24-24, 03:14 PM

Cruise ships have morgues that can store up to 10 bodies at once. The average amount of people that die on cruise ships per year is 200.

Jimbuna · 04-25-24, 03:50 AM

Sunglasses were not originally designed to protect your eyes from the sun.

The original idea behind this was so that Chinese judges could hide their facial expressions in court. Today, they mainly serve as protective eyewear and as well as a fashionable accessory.

Platapus · 04-25-24, 02:54 PM

North and South Dakota were admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, as the 39th and 40th states. President Harrison shuffled the statehood papers before signing them so that no one could tell which became a state first; consequently, the two states are officially numbered in alphabetical order.

04-19-24, 07:55 AM	#3421
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The manager of Elvis Presley was also selling hate merchandise for Elvis. For nearly two decades, Tom Parker was the manager of The King. It was sometime in the 1950s that Parker signed a merchandising deal to turn Elvis into a brand name which also included ‘I hate Elvis’ badges. __________________ 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)

04-20-24, 12:02 PM	#3422
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	HIV originated from a chimp’s stomach. The chimp in question had eaten two other monkeys that had two different viruses. These viruses then combined and formed a hybrid virus. __________________ 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)

04-21-24, 06:11 AM	#3423
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,948 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	To properly write adjectives in order, you would list them by amount, value, size, temperature, age, shape, color, origin, and material. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-21-24, 12:27 PM	#3424
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Most known asteroids in our solar system are located between Jupiter and Mars. __________________ 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)

04-22-24, 03:08 PM	#3425
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,948 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The world’s first motel is in San Luis Obispo, which was built in 1925. When opened, it cost $1.25 for a two-room bungalow with a kitchen and a private adjoining garage. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-23-24, 08:03 AM	#3426
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You need to exceed temperatures of 1000 degrees Celcius to burn a diamond. __________________ 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)

04-23-24, 03:49 PM	#3427
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,948 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made from something called castoreum, a scented oil which is naturally secreted by beavers’ butts. yum __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-24-24, 09:16 AM	#3428
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Several people residing in Iceland believe in elves. A survey conducted at the University of Iceland found that 62% of residents believe in elves. This is mainly due to the country’s elf history which dates back to the Viking era. __________________ 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)

04-24-24, 03:14 PM	#3429
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,948 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Cruise ships have morgues that can store up to 10 bodies at once. The average amount of people that die on cruise ships per year is 200. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-25-24, 03:50 AM	#3430
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sunglasses were not originally designed to protect your eyes from the sun. The original idea behind this was so that Chinese judges could hide their facial expressions in court. Today, they mainly serve as protective eyewear and as well as a fashionable accessory. __________________ 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)

04-25-24, 02:54 PM	#3431
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,948 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	North and South Dakota were admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, as the 39th and 40th states. President Harrison shuffled the statehood papers before signing them so that no one could tell which became a state first; consequently, the two states are officially numbered in alphabetical order. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.