Did You Know?

**Hi-LaL** · 16-05-2006

...that the Black slug is the only species of slug that when disturbed contracts into a hemispherical shape and starts rocking from side to side to confuse predators?
...that three Byzantine emperors ended their lives as monks of the Studion, the largest monastery of Constantinople?
...that Erich Kempka was a chauffeur of Adolf Hitler and was called to testify at the Nuremberg trials?
...that James Foster was a Scottish-born Canadian goalie who helped lead Great Britain to its first and only Olympic gold medal in ice hockey in 1936?
...that Vanessa Mendoza, Miss Colombia 2001, was the first Black woman to win that title?
...that the Chatham Garden Theatre in New York City went from haven for prostitution to Presbyterian chapel in the span of one year?

Misafir · 18-05-2006

that most "tin cans" are actually made of steel?
that George H.W. Bush flew a TBF Avenger while he was in the U.S. Navy?
that because of an effort to curb the spread of STDs, prostitution in Germany has been legal since the 1920s?
that the Chinese tallow tree is used to make soap, candles, and medicine?
that the Waldorf Astoria in New York City sits on the site of the former home of William Waldorf Astor?
that the False Vampire Bat will fall out of a tree to pounce upon unsuspecting prey?
that "Layla", a song of Eric Clapton, was inspired by a Persian love story?
that the dharma wheel of Buddhism represents the collective teachings known as the dharma?

Misafir · 24-05-2006

...that the 1402 Korean Kangnido map fully depicts the Old World, from Europe and Africa to Japan, long before European explorations?
...that actress Peggy McCay, now known for her role on Days of our Lives, first became popular as the heroine on Love of Life in 1951?
...that in 1969 noted writer Norman Mailer ran for Mayor of New York City advocating New York City secession?
...that Joseph Haines was a well-known London song-and-dance man, comedian, and eccentric in the 17th century?
...that Roman embassies to China are reported in Chinese historical accounts from as early as 166?
...that Disney characters will regularly appear in 3D on television for the first time in the children's television series Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?
...that the BBC coat of arms was adopted in 1927 and uses heraldicbroadcasting? symbols to depict the various qualities of
...that England football captain Eddie Hapgood was forced by diplomats to give a Nazi salute before a match with Germany in 1938?
...that tree frogs have been used as barometers because they respond to approaching rain by croaking?

Misafir · 26-05-2006

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
The Statue of Liberty's tablet is two feet thick.
The three largest land-owners in England are the Queen, the Church of England and Trinity College, Cambridge.
The white part of your fingernail is called the lunula.
Madrid is the only European capital city not situated on a river.
Parthenogenesis is the term used to describe the process by which certain animals are able to reproduce themselves in successive female generations without intervention of a male of the species. At least one species of lizard is known to do so.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.
Nepal is the only country without a rectangular flag (it looks like two pennants glued on on top of the other)
The only borough of New York City that isn't an island (or part of an island) is the Bronx.
The common goldfish is the only animal that can see both infra-red and ultra-violet light.

Misafir · 05-06-2006

...that it is impossible to lick your elbow.

...that intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

...that Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine.

...23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts.

...that in every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere.

...that wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

...that more than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.

...that the "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.

...that the Eiffel Tower in Paris weighs over 1000 elephants.

16-05-2006	#1 (mesaj-linki)
Hi-LaL	Did You Know? ...that the Black slug is the only species of slug that when disturbed contracts into a hemispherical shape and starts rocking from side to side to confuse predators? ...that three Byzantine emperors ended their lives as monks of the Studion, the largest monastery of Constantinople? ...that Erich Kempka was a chauffeur of Adolf Hitler and was called to testify at the Nuremberg trials? ...that James Foster was a Scottish-born Canadian goalie who helped lead Great Britain to its first and only Olympic gold medal in ice hockey in 1936? ...that Vanessa Mendoza, Miss Colombia 2001, was the first Black woman to win that title? ...that the Chatham Garden Theatre in New York City went from haven for prostitution to Presbyterian chapel in the span of one year?

18-05-2006	#2 (mesaj-linki)
Misafir	Cvp: Did You Know... that most "tin cans" are actually made of steel? that George H.W. Bush flew a TBF Avenger while he was in the U.S. Navy? that because of an effort to curb the spread of STDs, prostitution in Germany has been legal since the 1920s? that the Chinese tallow tree is used to make soap, candles, and medicine? that the Waldorf Astoria in New York City sits on the site of the former home of William Waldorf Astor? that the False Vampire Bat will fall out of a tree to pounce upon unsuspecting prey? that "Layla", a song of Eric Clapton, was inspired by a Persian love story? that the dharma wheel of Buddhism represents the collective teachings known as the dharma?

24-05-2006	#3 (mesaj-linki)
Misafir	Cvp: Did You Know... ...that the 1402 Korean Kangnido map fully depicts the Old World, from Europe and Africa to Japan, long before European explorations? ...that actress Peggy McCay, now known for her role on Days of our Lives, first became popular as the heroine on Love of Life in 1951? ...that in 1969 noted writer Norman Mailer ran for Mayor of New York City advocating New York City secession? ...that Joseph Haines was a well-known London song-and-dance man, comedian, and eccentric in the 17th century? ...that Roman embassies to China are reported in Chinese historical accounts from as early as 166? ...that Disney characters will regularly appear in 3D on television for the first time in the children's television series Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse? ...that the BBC coat of arms was adopted in 1927 and uses heraldicbroadcasting? symbols to depict the various qualities of ...that England football captain Eddie Hapgood was forced by diplomats to give a Nazi salute before a match with Germany in 1938? ...that tree frogs have been used as barometers because they respond to approaching rain by croaking?

26-05-2006	#4 (mesaj-linki)
Misafir	Cvp: Did You Know... Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing. The Statue of Liberty's tablet is two feet thick. The three largest land-owners in England are the Queen, the Church of England and Trinity College, Cambridge. The white part of your fingernail is called the lunula. Madrid is the only European capital city not situated on a river. Parthenogenesis is the term used to describe the process by which certain animals are able to reproduce themselves in successive female generations without intervention of a male of the species. At least one species of lizard is known to do so. Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten. Nepal is the only country without a rectangular flag (it looks like two pennants glued on on top of the other) The only borough of New York City that isn't an island (or part of an island) is the Bronx. The common goldfish is the only animal that can see both infra-red and ultra-violet light.

05-06-2006	#5 (mesaj-linki)
Misafir	Cvp: Did You Know... ...that it is impossible to lick your elbow. ...that intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. ...that Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine. ...23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts. ...that in every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere. ...that wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times. ...that more than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call. ...that the "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language. ...that the Eiffel Tower in Paris weighs over 1000 elephants.

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