Posted by: Janice Seagraves | June 4, 2009

Thursday’s Thirteen: Trivia that makes your head spin


The Trivia that makes your head spin.

1. 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.’

2. Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled “Gentlemen Only… Ladies Forbidden”… and thus the word GOLF entered the English language.

3. The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

4. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.

5. Men can read smaller print than women can. Women can hear better.

6. Coca-Cola was originally green.

7. It is impossible to lick your elbow.

8. Intelligent people have more Zinc and copper in their hair.

9. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.

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

11. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history. Spades – King David. Hearts – Charlemagne. Clubs – Alexandra the Great. Diamonds – Julius Caesar.

12. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers have in common?
A. All were invented by women.

13. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested? Answer — Obsession.


Responses

  1. Fun facts!

    • Hi Heather,

      I’m glad you liked them.

      Happy TT.
      Janice~

  2. I once got a forwarded email with the elbow thing in it. At the end it asked if I had/was trying to lick my elbow, and of course I was.

    • Hi Alice,

      Now that is funny!

      Happy TT.

      Janice~

  3. Ewwwww. Coke was green?!?! That is so gross. LOL Great list. Happy Thursday.

    • Hi Stephanie,

      Yes, but they already mixed it fresh at each establishment until it was bottled, and then they added color so it wasn’t green any more.

      I love coke, I should do a thirteen on coke-a-cola.

      Happy TT.
      Janice~

  4. Oooo these are good!!! I forgot about the rule of thumb one.
    Green coke? *shudders* Maybe on St. Paddy’s day.
    And I love #12.

    • Hi Jen,

      I hadn’t thought of green coke for st. Patty’s, maybe it’ll be a good substitute for green beer?

      Happy TT.

      Janice


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