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What's That I Smell???

February 8th 2010 22:00
flaming fart
In 1993, a Sydney nutritionist and his partner conducted a survey to find out who farts the most - Australian men or Australian women.

The results were overwhelming, in more than one way I'd imagine, as it was proven that not only did the men have more Thunder Downunder, but theirs also smelt the worst!

The participants also kept a daily diary on their eating habits, proving also that the well known opinion that fibre, in particular baked beans, was responsible for more than its fair share of emissive gases, although they were unable to provide a link between flatulence and beer intake.
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WHY Are SHIPS Christened With A Bottle Of CHAMPAGNE???

June 30th 2009 16:10
Upon the launching of a newly completed ship, a bottle of champagne is usually smashed over the bow to christen it. The origins of this are a little unclear and can vary slightly from culture to culture, but for the most part it is believed that blood or wine, depending on the particular culture, was originally used as a sacrifice to the gods of the sea to allow for a smooth passage.

Namcy Reagan ship christening
Over time this became wine by those who originally used blood, and the wine was poured first into a silver chalice, from which a sip was taken before spilling the wine over the ship and casting the chalice into the sea.
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CALLING ALL INSOMNIACS!!!

November 12th 2007 11:16
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To insomniacs one and all, you're not alone. Even some of the rich and famous have suffered throughout these tiring times, with a variety of interesting methods used to combat this sleep-deprived state.

1. W.C. Fields would sometimes stretch out in a barber's chair, complete with barbers towels to nod off.
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Where BEER Comes From!

August 1st 2007 00:40
Did you know...

Beer is made by the fermentation of bacteria feeding on yeast cells and then defecating.
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The Facts About SLEEP Part II

July 4th 2007 00:25

- A night of drinking will help you get to sleep but it will be a light, possibly restless and you won't dream much.

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Rare And Interesting Facts!

July 3rd 2007 00:25
Guinness
A full seven percent of the entire Irish barley crop goes to the production of Guinness beer.

Dartboards are made out of horsehairs.
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The Facts About SLEEP!

July 2nd 2007 00:25
-The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes. symptoms experienced included hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech, memory and concentration loss.

- It's impossible to tell if someone is really awake without close medical supervision. People can unknowingly sleep with their eyes open..
sleep free clipart

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Banana Facts To Go Banana's About!

May 16th 2007 00:25
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There are more than 500 varieties of banana in the world.

Banana plants are the largest plants on earth without a woody stem. They are actually giant herbs of the same family as lilies, orchids and palms.
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Drinks With Famous Links

April 10th 2007 00:25
MICKEY FINN
Mickey Finn wasa bartender who worked in Chicago around the turn of the 19th century. He served drinks designed to 'knock' people out,possibly containing chloral hydrate, so that they could be robbed.

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The Many Uses Of Vodka

January 4th 2007 01:50
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It seems Vodka has more usefulness to it than just getting people inebriated.

The next time you're looking for an interesting solution to some of lifes little problems like running out of mouthwash or not knowing how to clean up vomit stains, then remember to try these out.
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