Useless information

janiedriver

janiedriver

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Painting a house yellow or having a yellow trim helps in selling a house faster.

Coupons were introduced in 1894 when Asa Candler bought the Coca-Cola formula for $2,300 and gave people coupons that he had written out to receive a free glass of coke.

The life expectancy of a $100 bill is nine years.

The first fruit eaten on the moon was a peach.

Termites are roasted and eaten like popcorn in South Africa.

The first hair dryer was a vacuum cleaner that was used for drying hair.


Belle from the Disney movie "Beauty and the Beast" makes a cameo appearance in Disney's "Hunchback of Notre Dame."


The world's cleanest air is in Tasmania.

People living on the east coast of North America prefer creamy peanut butter, while people living on the west coast prefer chunky peanut butter.


Sales of antacids increase by as much as 20% the day after the Superbowl.
 
VIPER_1069

VIPER_1069

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99.9% of ALL DISNEY films have EASTER EGGS or hidden MICKEY MOUSE'S in them :)

google for more info on easter eggs in films for details :)


did you know that CHEWING GUM is banned/forbidden in DISNEY resorts to avoid the mess it makes and trying to clean it up :)
 
janiedriver

janiedriver

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WD-40 Exposed...

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and
de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three
technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. It's name comes from
the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were
successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company
bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so
pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or
"stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a
consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is
history.

It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them
is the "brewmaster." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a fragrance that
is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would
hurt you.

Here are some of the uses:

Protects silver from tarnishing

Cleans and lubricates guitar strings

Gets oil spots off concrete driveways

Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery

Keeps flies off cows

Restores and cleans chalkboards

Removes lipstick stains

Loosens stubborn zippers

Untangles jewelry chains

Removes stains from stainless steel sinks

Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill

Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing

Removes tomato stains from clothing

Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots

Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors

Keeps scissors working smoothly

Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes

Gives a children's playgym slide a shine for a super fast slide

Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding
mowers

Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises

Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open

Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close

Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl
bumpers

Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles

Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans

Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy
handling

Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly

Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools

We're not through. Here's more;

Removes splattered grease on stoves

Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging

Lubricates prosthetic limbs

Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)

Removes all traces of duct tape

I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc., to
relieve arthritis pain.

One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.

WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of
NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. I told my NASCAR
loving sons about this and they said they couldn't imagine how WD-40 can
solve the Jeff Gordon problem.

In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest to learn
the favorite uses of it's customers and fan club members, (Yes, there is a
WD-40 Fan Club).

They compiled the information to identify the favorite use in each of the 50
states. Naturally I was curious about Georgia and Alabamaand found the
favorite use in both states was that it "penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts,
and hose ends. "Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes lovebugs from
grills and bumpers. "California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on
the Golden Gate Bridge. Let me close with one final, wonderful use--the
favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty
from the elements.

No wonder they have had 50 successful years.
 
janiedriver

janiedriver

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Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache
pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by
traditional "pain relievers."
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Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent
salve for burns?
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Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced
inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of
curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed
nose.
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Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of
horseradish in a cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30
minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching
muscles.
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Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey
and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
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Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just
dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of
the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections
almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised
for this use. ---------------
Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a
dab of preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes.
The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the
swelling instantly.
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Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a
dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria,
keeps the skin, sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
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Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly
toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
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Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in
eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal
Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
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Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust
removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the
rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
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Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees,
wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find
the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground
instantly.
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Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmers Glue
all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.
The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
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Hunt's tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with Hunt's
tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothes the pain
and brings the boil to a head.
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Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on
a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
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Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white
vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the
blueness
and speeds up the healing process.
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Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick.
Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly.
Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.
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Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes
in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer
sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
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Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson
corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton
ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers
the mites, and accelerates healing.
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Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair
balls, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose.
The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so
it can pass easily through the digestive system.
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Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not for breakfast
anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm
in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to
your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
 
janiedriver

janiedriver

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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.

A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.

A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.

A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

A snail can sleep for three years.

Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.

All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the
back of the $5 bill.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child
reaches 2 to 6 years of age.

Butterflies taste with their feet.

Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.

"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".

February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full
moon.

In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.

If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line
would never end because of the rate of reproduction.

If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an
average of 6 months waiting at red lights.

It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.

Maine is ! the only state whose name is just one syllable.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or
purple.

On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament
building is an American flag.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears
never stop growing.

Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.

Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and
"lollipop" with your right.

The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.

The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel
that it burns.

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and
a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every
letter of the alphabet.

The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely
solid.

The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are
read left to right or right to left (palindromes).

There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

There are more chickens than people in the world.

There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous":
tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous

There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in
order: "abstemious" and "facetious."

There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.

Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only
on one row of the keyboard.

Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks;
otherwise it will digest itself



............. Now you know everything
 
VIPER_1069

VIPER_1069

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@ SPOTTY you caught us out bud we stay in 24/7 and post mind bending facts and triva here on the forum .... but wait this is page 11 and you are here so you had to read 10 pages to get here .... now who's spending too much time at the computer and reading 11 pages !? do YOU get out mate :p :) :p lol had to be said lol :)
 
janiedriver

janiedriver

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Why does mine only say 8 pages?
We not only don't get out...we lock ourselves in a closet and test everything before we bring it to you. You can believe and trust every word we say!
 
spottydog

spottydog

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I believe EVERY word you write, I am a true believer in the power of interesting trivia.......... :p :)
and I would go out more, but I keep hearing voices comming from my PC telling me to turn it on :D
(but I am off out 2nite :) )
 
janiedriver

janiedriver

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Gotta Know this Stuff.
Many years ago, in Scotland, a new game was
invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only... Ladies Forbidden".... and
thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than
for the US Treasury
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can
hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who
walk to work: Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%
(now get this...)
The percentage of North America that is wilderness:
38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of
eleven: $6,400
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The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer
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The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile
National Monuments.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a
great king from history:
Spades - King David; Hearts - Charlemagne; Clubs -
Alexander, the Great; Diamonds - Julius Caesar
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has
both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.
If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person
died as a result of wounds received in battle If
the horse has all four legs on the ground, the
person died of natural causes.
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Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
John Han**** and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August
2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
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Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would
you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers,
and laser printers all! have in common?
A. All invented by women.
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed
firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight."
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Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into
the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill,
they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the
phrase inspired by this practice.
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AND FINALLY
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to
lick their elbow
 
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