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Sunday's #1201566
11/09/19 07:42 PM
11/09/19 07:42 PM
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Weird But Wonderful Facts That Will Leave You Totally Amazed



60. The Russians arrived 12 days late to the 1908 Olympics because they were using the wrong calendar.

Over 2,000 years ago, Julius Caesar promoted the use of the Julian calendar, a 365-day calendar that didn’t account for leap years. Eventually, the calendar fell out of sync with the seasonal equinoxes and holidays, like Easter, didn’t land where they should. Finally, in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII mandated that Catholic nations switch to a new Gregorian calendar that solved the problem.

But for many countries, including Russia, the switch from the Julius calendar to the Gregorian took centuries. As a result, in 1908, the Russians missed the first 12 days of the Olympics, which was hosted in London, because they were still using the Julius calendar. The country finally changed over in 1918 after the Bolsheviks took over. Fun bonus fact: Greece, the country where the Olympics were born, was the last nation to make the switch in 1923.


61. Grooves in the road on Route 66 play “America the Beautiful.”

New Mexico’s Department of Transportation decided to spice up a desolate quarter-mile stretch of Route 66 between Albuquerque and Tijeras. Grooves were added in the road that play music when you drive over them going the speed limit of 45 mph. The grooves work just like the rumble strips, which vibrate your car if you drift out of your lane. These particular strips are positioned to create different pitches when you drive over them, and if you do, you can clearly hear “American the Beautiful” play through the vibrations in your car’s wheels.

Maybe that's why they say 'get your kicks on route 66'


62. The inventor of the Pringles can is now buried in one.

In 1966, Fredric Baur developed the ingenious idea for Proctor & Gamble to uniformly stack chips inside a can instead of tossing them in a bag. Baur was so proud of his invention that he wanted to take it to the grave, literally.

He communicated his burial wishes to his family, and when he died at age 89, his children stopped at Walgreen’s on the way to the funeral home to buy his burial Pringles can. They did have one decision to make though. “My siblings and I briefly debated what flavor to use,” Baur’s eldest son, Larry, told Time. “But I said, ‘Look, we need to use the original.'” Fredric Baur, an American classic.


63. Elvis Presley’s manager sold “I Hate Elvis” badges.

Colonel Tom Parker was Elvis Presley’s manager for nearly two decades. Many credit him as the mastermind behind Presley’s massive commercial success. In 1956, Parker signed a merchandising deal to turn Elvis into a brand name, and by the end of the year, merchandise sales had brought in $22 million.

Because he got a 25 percent profit share, Parker was always finding new ways to get fans to spend. He even decided to market to Presley’s haters. He came up with the idea to sell badges that read “I Hate Elvis,” “Elvis is a Jerk,” and “Elvis the Joik” (i.e. jerk in a New York accent).


64. Paper bags can be worse for the environment than plastic ones.

Every time we go to the grocery store, we’re faced with the same choice: “Paper or plastic?” It’s become a common notion that the former is the better choice. In fact, stores like Whole Foods have completely banned plastic bags.

However, both paper and plastic have their drawbacks. According to research, paper bag production emits 70 percent more pollution, uses four times as much energy, and takes more time to break down, when compared to plastic bags. Guess the best option is to carry reusable bags with you.


65. The fastest man in the world has scoliosis.

You might assume that a man who can run as fast as Usain Bolt would be the embodiment of physical perfection. But it turns out, Bolt has had his share of physical difficulties to overcome, including scoliosis. “My spine’s really curved bad,” Bolt told ESPN Magazine in 2011. “But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn’t really bother me. So I don’t have to worry about it as long as I work hard.”


66. The majority of people in Iceland believe in elves.

A 2007 University of Iceland survey found that 62 percent of Icelanders believe in real-life elves. In fact, in 2014, protesters claimed a proposed highway would destroy an “elf church,” which to many was just a gigantic rock. Eventually, the “church” was moved to a safe place so that it would not be harmed and the construction continued. Though the rock weighed 70 tons and required a crane to move it, the preservation of places important to elves is of high importance to Icelanders.

The country’s elf history dates back to Viking-era poems in the year 1000. To Icelanders, these elves are not tiny figures who build toys for Santa; they actually look very much like humans and can range in size. Many believe that grave misfortune will befall those who dare to build in elf territory, even though it cannot be seen—hence the “church” preservation.


67. Richard Nixon smuggled weed for Louis Armstrong.

There are multiple versions of this presidential tale, but here’s one of the most reported ones: Music legend Louis Armstrong was at the VIP lounge with his band at Orly airport in Paris when then-Vice President Nixon walked in with his Secret Service guards.

“The vice president immediately rushed up to him and, almost getting down on his knees, grabbed for Satchmo’s hand as if to kiss it,” Armstrong’s jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan remembered in a 2008 book. “Nixon kept asking, ‘Are you sure there is nothing I can do for you, Mr. Armstrong?’ The band had a lot of luggage. Louis picked up a couple of pieces and handed them to Nixon, saying, ‘Yeah! Would you mind carrying these, Mr. President?'”

Some versions of this tale say that one of the pieces—Armstrong’s trumpet case—held a few pounds of marijuana. Other stories assert Nixon used his power knowingly so Armstrong could bypass customs and avoid inspection. We may never know, but it sure is fun to think about.


68. Janis Joplin left $2,500 in her will for her friends to have a party.

Article 11 of Janis Joplin’s will includes that she’d like to be cremated and that she’d like $2,500 of her estate set aside for a post-funeral party “at a suitable location as a final gesture of appreciation and farewell.”

About 200 special guests were invited to the party with invitations that read, “Drinks are on Pearl,” which was a reference to Joplin’s nickname and her final album title. The party took place at a suitable location for Joplin: The Lion’s Share in San Anselmo, California. “Everybody just got as drunk and as f—ed up as they could,” Joplin’s former lover James Gurley said. “I think it was fitting to send her off that way.”


69. There’s a high voltage ejector bed that’s the ultimate wake-up call.

Who needs an alarm clock when you have a high voltage ejector bed? Colin Furze’s 2015 invention literally throws sleepers out of the bed when its alarm goes off. The bed also comes equipped with flashing lights and horns, just in case having your body thrown across the room didn’t wake you up on its own. Additionally, you can adjust the power to be thrown out of bed even further.


70. Sunglasses were originally designed for Chinese judges to hide their facial expressions in court.

Today, sunglasses serve as protective eyewear, effectively preventing bright sunlight from causing discomfort or damage to our eyes. Of course, they’re also a fashion accessory. But they were originally made out of smoky quartz in China in the 12th century for judges to mask their emotions when they were questioning witnesses. There was not a stone-cold glare in sight.

71. Airplane food is bad (in part) because our senses of taste and smell decrease while flying.

Airline food has gotten a bad rap, but it’s not entirely the airline’s fault. According to a German study conducted in 2010, our taste buds decrease by 30 percent when we’re traveling at 35,000 feet. The combination of dryness and low pressure reduces our taste bud’s sensitivity to sweet and salty foods.

Additionally, up to 80 percent of what we think is taste is actually smell. We need evaporating nasal mucus to smell, but in the dry cabin of a plane, our odor receptors do not work properly, and that also makes food taste bland.


72. Cotton Candy was invented by a dentist.

Dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy in 1897. It was first introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair as “Fairy Floss.” Then, another dentist, Josef Lascaux, reinvented the machine in 1921. He came up with the name “cotton candy,” which replaced “fairy floss.” Electric chairs and cotton candy—what will dentists think of next?


73. Bubble wrap was originally intended to be wallpaper.

Bubble wrap was invented in 1957 by engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, who sealed two shower curtains together, creating a smattering of air bubbles, which they initially tried to sell as wallpaper. Then, in 1960, they realized their product could be used for protection in packaging and they founded Sealed Air Corporation. When they showed the product to IBM, which had just launched its first mass-produced computers, they became the first big bubble wrap client. Sealed Air still exists today, creating both cryovac food packaging and yep, bubble wrap.


74. Ohio DUI offenders must use yellow license plates.

The standard Ohio license plate is white with navy blue letters and numbers, and a red border at the top. That is, of course, if you don’t have multiple DUIs. Since 1967, Ohio has issued special yellow license plates with red characters to DUI offenders. As of 2004, these “scarlet letter plates”—or “party plates”—are mandatory for repeat DUI offenders, and whenever a driver’s blood-alcohol level is twice the legal limit. While there is public shame that comes along with these license plates, it also helps the police spot these vehicles when patrolling highways.

75. A missing woman in Iceland participated in her own search party, unknowingly.

Talk about finding yourself. In 2012, an Asian woman was on a group tour in the southern volcanic region of Iceland. When the driver miscounted and thought she failed to return to the bus at the allotted time, he reported her missing and a search began for a 5’2″ Asian woman wearing dark clothing. But in actuality, the woman did return to the bus. She had changed her clothes and freshened up and apparently, was unrecognizable. As the tour searched for her, the “missing” woman in question didn’t even realize she was searching for herself. Hours later, she realized the mix-up and told the driver to call off the search.

76. You probably only breathe out of one nostril.

Eighty-five percent of people only breathe out of one nostril at a time. And if you're exclusively breathing out of your nose, your automatic nervous system will naturally switch which nostril you use several times a day. Even crazier: The nostril you're using can actually affect some of your body's processes, from the production of blood glucose and oxygen to which side of your brain is most active.

77. LEGO is the world's largest (tiny) tire manufacturer.

Everyone's favorite toy brand, LEGO, produces more tires per year than any other tire manufacturer in the world—by a lot. Sure, they may be toys, but Lego manufactures over 318 million tires per year, which means more than 870,000 tires per day. By comparison, the second largest tire manufacturer, Bridgestone, makes just 190 million tires per year. And lucky for us, there's don't hurt so much if you accidentally step on one.

78. Most mammals take the same amount of time to pee.

From elephants to cats to human toddlers, most mammals take about 21 seconds to pee. Researchers say this is because the urethra is scaled to be a "flow-enhancing device." Mammal anatomy is built on a ratio; while an elephant has a much larger bladder, it has a long urethra to match. There are exceptions for mammals less than 6.6 ounces, such as rats.

79. That "wasabi" you get with your sushi order isn't actually wasabi.

You know that little green ball of spicy deliciousness that comes with your favorite sushi roll? It's probably not really wasabi. In the U.S., 99 percent of sushi restaurants actually serve a horse-radish based concoction that is injected with green food coloring, writes the Washington Post. True wasabi is actually pretty rare, even in Japan.

80. Corn Flakes were invented to prevent masturbation.

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg was extremely prudish and believed sex was a heinous sin—he didn't even sleep with his own wife. But in Kellogg's book, masturbation was even worse. His solution? Give people a healthy breakfast option. He believed that certain foods, such as meat, increased sexual desire, while cereal and nuts had the power to temper it.
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Good morning everyboomie. wave2


Football day is here. yay


My guys don't play until 7:30 tonight. I'm hoping the Texan's game is televised in our area. happydance


Either way I'll have a few games to enjoy. yes


I hope it's a super Sunday for all Boomers out there wherever you may be. bravo


joe


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Re: Sunday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1201568
11/09/19 07:56 PM
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watching nfl football.

Re: Sunday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1201575
11/09/19 10:24 PM
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Joe and family, enjoy your football!

I have a short day of work and lots of computer stuffs to get caught up on.

Have a happy day all!


Don't feed the Trolls
Re: Sunday's [Re: gymcandy1] #1201582
11/10/19 04:33 AM
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Good Morning Joe, family, Ana and everyone. Joe and family hope your team favorites win! Ana finally a little down time for you. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are ready.

wave wave Enjoy a Peaceful Sunday everyone! wave wave


Gerry
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11/10/19 07:41 AM
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Good morning Boomers. Have a great Sunday. smile


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11/10/19 07:56 AM
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Good morning, have a Great Sunday. Breakfast out. Shopping later today. Danish, Eggs, Grits, Hash Browns, BB Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Bacon, Sausage, and French Toast in the NC. fall


Connie
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