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idk01 · 29 March 2009, 09:21 PM

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!

Lion · 30 March 2009, 12:44 AM

Very interesting!!!

Mosco · 30 March 2009, 12:48 AM

LOLOLOL I tried to lick my elbow!

Kokyuryoku · 30 March 2009, 01:13 AM

That was cool. Thanks. Many of my students often ask me why we say things like this. Thank you

coddger · 30 March 2009, 03:34 AM

limbo · 30 March 2009, 05:27 AM

Interesting

onkyo · 30 March 2009, 06:43 AM

pz93c · 30 March 2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

LOLOLOL I tried to lick my elbow!

Thought about trying.

Maybe later.

Good stuff. Thanks.

hflee55 · 30 March 2009, 01:50 PM

the love the rule of thumb!

Mrdi · 30 March 2009, 02:19 PM

Heavens to Betsy.

Tony-GB · 30 March 2009, 05:29 PM

Superb

champion5 · 30 March 2009, 11:15 PM

cool read

JJ Irani · 31 March 2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pz93c

Thought about trying.

Maybe later.

Good stuff. Thanks.

Cephas · 31 March 2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

LOLOLOL I tried to lick my elbow!

Me too!

Bisquitlips · 31 March 2009, 09:03 AM

turboBB · 2 April 2009, 01:05 PM

Wow, I licked my elbows!!! Am I the only one?

APRIL FOOLS!!!

Thx for sharing!

Timber Loftis · 2 April 2009, 02:44 PM

This has made the rounds several times, along with the "life in the middle ages" stuff. I haven't bothered to check them out for Truthiness yet, but I am still trying to LICK MY ELBOW!

29 March 2009, 09:21 PM	#1
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Interesting stuff 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! __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Very interesting!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	This has made the rounds several times, along with the "life in the middle ages" stuff. I haven't bothered to check them out for Truthiness yet, but I am still trying to LICK MY ELBOW!

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