Title: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 19, 2014, 01:44:13 pm Figured it would be fun to start a "did you know" thread. Post any little thing that you think other people might not know.
-Did you know Miller Lite (96) actually has less calories than Bud Select (99)? Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: CF DolFan on February 19, 2014, 01:52:21 pm I like unusual facts.
Did you know that in Miami it is illegal to imitate animals? :o Better keep that Gator chomp farther north!! Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Sunstroke on February 19, 2014, 02:13:18 pm Did you know that you can dull the pain of a toothache by rubbing your fingertips on an ice cube? Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Dave Gray on February 19, 2014, 02:23:58 pm Did you know that MLK and Anne Frank were born in the same year?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Thundergod on February 19, 2014, 02:28:52 pm Did you know R2D2 is named after a piece of film editor's jargon. It means Reel 2 Dialogue 2.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: VidKid on February 19, 2014, 02:36:17 pm Did you know it is LEGAL for women to go topless, just like men, in public in 33 states.*
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Phishfan on February 19, 2014, 02:43:21 pm Did you know the first Mother's Day was celebrated in West Virginia.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 19, 2014, 03:04:01 pm Did you know Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard is touted as the world's longest countinuous sidewalk? There is a pier close by I fish at. It's also where all the rich A-holes in Tampa live.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Brian Fein on February 19, 2014, 04:23:28 pm I like this thread! Great idea!
Did you know the $100 bill is the largest denomination that has been printed since July 14, 1969, when the denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 were retired. As of May 30, 2009, there were only 336 of the $10,000 bills in circulation, 342 remaining $5,000 bills, and 165,372 $1,000 bills. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: CF DolFan on February 19, 2014, 04:46:20 pm Did you know that the State of Florida is bigger than England?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 19, 2014, 04:49:26 pm Did you know The Everglades is the only place in the world where Alligators and Crocodiles coexist?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Dave Gray on February 19, 2014, 07:07:48 pm Did you know that the word "Ewok" isn't mentioned in any of the Star Wars films. (don't count made for TV bull-crap)
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: fyo on February 19, 2014, 07:20:40 pm Did you know that the word "Ewok" isn't mentioned in any of the Star Wars films. (don't count made for TV bull-crap) They were included in the credits for the films, so if you include that as part of the film, it was mentioned. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Sunstroke on February 19, 2014, 08:03:54 pm Did you know that the most expensive car in the world is the Maybach Exelero, with a price tag of $8 million? (http://www.clicktop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Maybach-Exelero.jpg) Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: mecadonzilla on February 19, 2014, 08:37:24 pm Did you know that in Texas, until 2008, it was illegal to own a dildo, pocket pussy, or any other device that is designed primarily used for sexual stimulation? And yes, people did sometimes get prosecuted for possession of these dangerous, evil devices.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: dolphins4life on February 19, 2014, 10:44:06 pm Did you know that the most expensive car in the world is the Maybach Exelero, with a price tag of $8 million? (http://www.clicktop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Maybach-Exelero.jpg) I thought the world's most expensive car was the moon buggy Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Dave Gray on February 20, 2014, 09:17:18 am I thought the world's most expensive car was the moon buggy No, but I think that's the moon's most expensive car. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Brian Fein on February 20, 2014, 10:08:35 am To be the world's most expensive car, it is required that it must exist in this world.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 20, 2014, 01:09:39 pm Did you know a man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex?
Did you know for every 'normal' webpage, there are five porn pages? Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: dolphins4life on February 20, 2014, 01:43:23 pm How about this for a rule to this thread:
You must cite documentation of a fact you post. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 20, 2014, 01:45:12 pm How about this for a rule to this thread: First you question Strokes post (btw, he posted the most expensive car, not buggy), now you're wanting people to cite their facts?You must cite documentation of a fact you post. How about you Google it buddy, and instead of being a wet blanket, participate. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: dolphins4life on February 20, 2014, 01:51:39 pm I'm trying to think of a good one, but I'm drawing a blank.
How's this one: did you know Alaska is the northernmost, easternmost, and westernmost state? http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question102387.html (http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question102387.html) Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: dolphins4life on February 20, 2014, 01:55:00 pm here's one I learned from a documentary on Scott O'Grady.
pound for pounds, ants have more protein than steak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nyDJx8nktY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nyDJx8nktY) Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: MyGodWearsAHoodie on February 20, 2014, 02:03:07 pm Did you know that, "did you know threads" is the single most inaccurate thread topic of all internet discussions on the web?
;D There is at least one false one in this thread already. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Phishfan on February 20, 2014, 02:07:50 pm There is at least one false one in this thread already. Which one, or are you guessing? Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: dolphins4life on February 20, 2014, 02:09:57 pm Was he referring to his own post?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: MyGodWearsAHoodie on February 20, 2014, 02:15:32 pm No, I am not guessing, and I am not referring to my own (which may or may not be correct)
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: dolphins4life on February 20, 2014, 02:24:25 pm which is it?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: CF DolFan on February 20, 2014, 03:33:27 pm In the 1970s, Mattel sold a doll called (Barbie's sister) "Growing Up Skipper." Her breasts grew when her arm was turned.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: el diablo on February 21, 2014, 10:17:01 am Did you know, that in life you spend more time "waiting" as opposed to "doing"?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 25, 2014, 04:40:46 pm Did you know unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Landshark on February 26, 2014, 07:38:45 am Did you know that it's impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze?
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Dave Gray on February 26, 2014, 08:27:24 am Did you know that it's impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze? Mythbusters disproved this one. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: mecadonzilla on February 26, 2014, 08:46:44 am Breast milk is technically a form of sweat.
Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Sunstroke on February 26, 2014, 10:07:51 am I disproved the sneezing one myself a while back as well... Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 26, 2014, 10:13:38 am More of a personal experience thing but...
Did you know earthworms are an excellent form of bait for catching sheepshead? Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: Tenshot13 on February 28, 2014, 11:22:48 am http://celebrity.yahoo.com/photos/surprise-related-celebrities-1393365876-slideshow/ (http://celebrity.yahoo.com/photos/surprise-related-celebrities-1393365876-slideshow/)
Did you know these celebrities are related? Some I did and some I didn't. Title: Re: The "Did you Know" Thread Post by: DZA on March 04, 2014, 08:28:56 am IN FLORIDA
Did you know Florida (accidentally) banned all computers and smart phones in internet cafes ??? ARTICLE ??? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/08/florida-banned-computers_n_3561701.html |