The Raptor's Garden of Little Known Facts
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The Raptor's Garden of Little Known Facts
Many years ago, in Scotland, a new game was invented: Gentlemen only, ladies forbidden. Thus, the word GOLF entered the English language.
The first couple to be shown in bed on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
The cost of raising a medium-sized dog to age 11: $6,400.
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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In Shakespear'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 saying "Goodnight, sleep tight."
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. In Old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would tell at them "Mind your pints and quarts. Settle down." Hence the saying "Mind tour Ps and Qs."
Many years ago, in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they would whistle to get some service. Hence the phrase "wet your whistle."
At least 75% of the people who read this will try to lick their elbows.
The first couple to be shown in bed on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
The cost of raising a medium-sized dog to age 11: $6,400.
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
111,111,111x111,111,111+12,345,678,987,654,321.
In Shakespear'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 saying "Goodnight, sleep tight."
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. In Old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would tell at them "Mind your pints and quarts. Settle down." Hence the saying "Mind tour Ps and Qs."
Many years ago, in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they would whistle to get some service. Hence the phrase "wet your whistle."
At least 75% of the people who read this will try to lick their elbows.
