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09-24-2005, 07:32 PM
In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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.
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska.
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...). The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
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
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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.
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hanco** and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
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
Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All invented by women.
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
A. Father's Day
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."
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, which we know today as the honeymoon.
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." It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
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 inspire by this practice.
~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.
(originaly from mr. reign)
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09-24-2005, 07:32 PM
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09-24-2005, 07:33 PM
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09-24-2005, 07:33 PM
did you know your a fucking dickfaced cum bandit that no one likes and you should just fucking go lynch your self
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09-24-2005, 07:34 PM
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that looks really wierd. almost like its moving a tiny bit each way. is it just me?
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09-24-2005, 07:35 PM
i like him.
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09-24-2005, 07:35 PM
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09-24-2005, 07:35 PM
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i like him.
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Your also queer so its understandable
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09-24-2005, 07:36 PM
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that looks really wierd. almost like its moving a tiny bit each way. is it just me?
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if your tired its you
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09-24-2005, 07:37 PM
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that looks really wierd. almost like its moving a tiny bit each way. is it just me?
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if your tired its you[/quote:9680f]
just focus on the GTFO for a sec, it fucks with your eyes.
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09-24-2005, 07:38 PM
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did you know your a fucking dickfaced cum bandit that no one likes and you should just fucking go lynch your self
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its the fact that the fat boy hasent got laid and gots nothing better to do.
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09-24-2005, 07:39 PM
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that looks really wierd. almost like its moving a tiny bit each way. is it just me?
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crack is zee helluva drug
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09-24-2005, 07:41 PM
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did you know your a fucking dickfaced cum bandit that no one likes and you should just fucking go lynch your self
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its the fact that the fat boy hasent got laid and gots nothing better to do.[/quote:d2244]
Its a fact that my wife is pregnant so unless im God(which I just might be) I doubt it was immaculate conception(probably the black dude across the hall)
ps. eat a bowl of dicks
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09-24-2005, 07:43 PM
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ps. eat a bowl of dicks
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pics?!?!
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09-24-2005, 07:46 PM
"Its a fact that my wife is pregnant so unless im God(which I just might be) I doubt it was immaculate conception(probably the black dude across the hall)" - nyck
you said it. i know your hurting inside its ok to call me names and throw profanity at me...release your anger or use the rope.
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