Interesting stuff

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In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was 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 U. S. 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.




Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.


The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.


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.



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

A. Obsession



Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser
printers all have in common?

A. All were invented by women.




Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

A. Honey




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
inspired by this practice.


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