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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 15, 2007 22:17:35 GMT -5
The word "maverick" came into use after Samuel Maverick, a Texan, refused to brand his cattle. Eventually any unbranded calf became known as a Maverick.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 16, 2007 17:32:23 GMT -5
A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 17, 2007 20:45:19 GMT -5
The green ring that is formed around the yolk of eggs that have been cooked too long is formed by the chemical reaction from the iron in the yolk and the sulphur in the white part of the egg.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 18, 2007 17:09:50 GMT -5
Studies show that couples that smoke during the time of conception have a higher chance of having a girl compared to couples that do not smoke.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 18, 2007 17:21:28 GMT -5
Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. Bible - Proverbs
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 19, 2007 17:48:34 GMT -5
The name "Muppet" was coined by Jim Henson. The word was made from a combination of the word "marionette" and "puppet."
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 20, 2007 17:53:09 GMT -5
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 20, 2007 18:02:49 GMT -5
In Miami, Florida, roosting vultures have taken to snatching poodles from rooftop patios
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 21, 2007 18:04:07 GMT -5
In Kentucky, it is illegal to carry ice cream in your back pocket.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Aug 22, 2007 22:06:35 GMT -5
The more than 362 billion OREO cookies sold to date would fill up the world's largest freight train, consisting of 660 freight cars, over 62 times.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Sept 11, 2007 16:54:31 GMT -5
Sunbeams that shine down through clouds are called crepuscular rays.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Sept 13, 2007 6:28:47 GMT -5
Some people drink the urine of pregnant women to build up their immune system.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Sept 13, 2007 6:35:57 GMT -5
Bamboo is not a tree. It is a wood grass.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Sept 13, 2007 7:04:57 GMT -5
The majestic Niagara Falls, popular honeymoon site for newlyweds located in both New York and Ontario, was named after the Mohawk Indian word meaning ?thunder of waters?. Though of great volume, Niagara Falls has parallel drops of only 158 and 167 feet.
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Post by Paul Hogan on Sept 14, 2007 16:25:37 GMT -5
Olive trees can attain a great age. Some in the eastern Mediterranean are estimated to be over 2,000 years old. They grow to a height of 20 to 40 feet and begin to bear fruit between 4 and 8 years old. It takes a ton of olives produces about 50 gallons of oil.
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