I actually learned somethings from this list: See if you read something you hadn't heard before or didn't know.... and yes I tried!



Real Trivia - You can live without knowing it!

Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. The rule stated

"Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden".

Thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language.

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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV wereFred and Wilma Flintstone.

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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than theUS 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 is Alaska.

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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness is 28%. Now get this . . . The percentage of North America that is wilderness is 38%.

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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven is $6,400.

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The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour is 61,000.

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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

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The first novel ever written on a typewriter was Tom Sawyer.

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TheSan 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 Hancock 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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Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace.

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Most boat owners name their boats. The most popular boat name requested is "Obsession".

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If you were to spell out numbers, you would have to go all the way to "one thousand" until you would find the letter "A".

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What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common? They were all were invented by women.

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The only food that doesn't spoil is "honey".

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There are more collect calls on Father's Day than any other day of the year.

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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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It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he coul d drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the "honey month" which we know today as the "honeymoon".

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In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So, in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down." That's where we get the phrase "Mind your P's and Q's".

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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 . . .

At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!

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Ok, so I tried to lick my elbow , thinkin if my tounge was that long....hmm

Interseting trivia Karrie, now I have one, who is the song by Carly Simon "Your So Vain" written about?

I think it was Mick Jagger but I'm not going to cheat and Google yet....... am I right or do I have Kept with Jerry Hall on the brain? For some reason he rings a bell but not quite sure...

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I dont know myself, I went on the internet looking for an answer, could even be Kris Kristofferson some say, only Carly herself knows and she is not saying a word figuring keeping the song a mystery will keep people listening maybe. Those might be her last words someday telling the whole world who it is.

Okay, I Googled and found out ........... nothing. Apparently it is a big secret but at least I got one the names close - he sang back up for the song.



In Rolling Stone that year, Simon admitted, "It's definitely not about James," presumably referring to her then-husband. But she also said, "I can't possibly tell who it's about because it wouldn't be fair." And ever since, Simon has refused to point the finger. In 1983, she told the Washington Post: "It certainly sounds like it was about Warren Beatty. He certainly thought it was about him -- he called me and said thanks for the song." She didn't confirm that the song was about Beatty, although many have assumed it's about him because of his legendary vanity.

Mick Jagger has also been a popular suspect, even though he sang backing vocals on the track. In the same issue of Rolling Stone, Simon commented, "A lot of people think it's about Mick Jagger and that I have fooled him into actually singing on it, that I pulled that ruse." The closest Simon has come to pinning down her source material was in an interview in 1989. She reportedly acknowledged that the song is partly about Beatty, but he was just part of a composite of three men she knew while living in Los Angeles. In an interview with Charlie Rose in 2000, Simon noted that, "Most songs are a composite," although she didn't elaborate on who the other two men might be.

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I tried to lick my elbow, also. Didn't work. The song, "Your so Vain," was written about Patrick, the other moderator on this forum. LOL...Just kidding.

Yah, I heard the song might have been about James Taylor also, and about Warren Beatty, I guess it's kinda like, how long does it take to get to the middle of a tootsie pop, gonna have to wait awhile.

Keith, that was kinda funny though about the song being about Patrick, cant really rule that out either, LOL.

It's going to be funny to see how many people actually do try to lick their elbow - I literally stopped in the middle of reading to try! ha,ha - isn't that strange, okay, all of you have to admit if you did or didn't... 75% do!

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Count me in. I let my dog finish that one.

Just tried to lick my elbow again.....still cant

1. Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
Perhaps he was a member of the ?Procrastinators Party?

2. "I am" is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.

3. Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt.

4. Q. What occurs more often in December than any other month?
A. Conception.

5. Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace

6. Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession

7. 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

8. Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All invented by women. 9. Q. What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party?
A. Snoop in your medicine cabinet.

I found more.

For some reason I cannot include a link. So I'll cut and paste:

"In 2003, Simon held an auction for a charity on Martha's Vineyard where she offered to tell the high bidder who this song is about. The winning bidder was Dick Ebersol, the president of NBC Sports, who paid $50,000. Ebersol had to sign a confidentiality agreement, but was allowed to give one hint - the man's name contains the letter "E."

Here's the link:

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.lasso?id=536

Not sure why it wouldn't post earlier.

George M. Cohan was said to born on the fourth of July. This may only have been a myth. He was, however, born George Michael Cohan. George after George Washington, and Michael because Mr. Cohan's dad was an Irish imigrant.

Only three men named George have been elected President.

George Bush the elder was the only Vice President first elected in a 00 year in history to suceed his President by election.

George Bush the younger was only the second son of a President to himself be elected to the Presidency.

Ronald Reagan was the only President elected in a 00 year not to die in office, thus enableing George Bush to succeed him by election.

George Bush the elder was the first sitting Vice President in 150 years to be elected President.

George Bush the younger was the only Governor of Texas to be elected President.

Presidents Bush were the only Military fighter pilots to be elected President in history.

George Bush the younger was the only President elected without a majority of the popular vote in over 100 years.

What an interesting family.

Random Facts To Impress Your Friends (Part 1II)

1. 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".

2. It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in- law with All the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month we know today as the honeymoon.

3. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them mind their own pints and quarts and settle down. It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"

4. 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.

5. In Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.

6. Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey 7. Q What trivia fact about Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny) is the most ironic?
A. He was allergic to carrots.