feuergnom 29 #1 August 30, 2005 1.Many years ago in Scotland a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only - Ladies Forbidden" and, thus, the term Golf entered into the English language. 2. In the 1400's, a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick thicker than his thumb - from which we get the expression "rule of thumb". 3. The first couple to be shown in bed together on U.S. prime time t.v. were: Fred and Wilma Flintstone. 4. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common? They were all invented by women. 5. In Babylon 4,000 years ago, it was the accepted practice that, for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his new son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a beer made with honey and because the Babylonian calendar was lunar based, this period was called the "honey month". Which is why today, it is known as the honeymoonThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa_John 0 #2 August 30, 2005 I care. Interesting "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #3 August 30, 2005 1. That elephants have less ejaculate per "time" then a human 2. That bonobos, chimps and sometimes even gorillas are just as kinky as humans 3. One golden poison-dart frog could kill up to 1500 people with its poison 4. Poison-dart frogs poison comes from the foods they eat, change their diet and no more poison 5. Alligators cant move backwards 6. Gendering an alligator and figuring out its sex, is harder then finding the female G-spot 7. Elephants cant jump 8. Koala's can be pregnant with 3 varies developed joeys at a time, one on the teat and barely in the pouch (yes thats still considered pregnant by most because of the bodies hormones) on is permentley attached to a teat inside the pouch, and then there is a one inch long fetus waiting to make the climb to the pouch, and will not change in development until there is an available food source. 9. A zebra is white with black stripes, or else they would get sunburned 10 A polar bear has black skin, and colorless hair folicles, they recieve the white coloring from light and reflection. Hence why our polar bear we used to have turned green.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 August 30, 2005 QuoteThe first couple to be shown in bed together on U.S. prime time t.v. were: Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Wowza! And all these years I thought it was Lucy and Ricky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #5 August 30, 2005 You used to have a polar bear? .Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #6 August 30, 2005 Quote You used to have a polar bear? no our zoo, sorry, my "home away from home"Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivellama 0 #7 August 30, 2005 "G.O.L.F. (for golf). The fake etymology for the word was that it was an acronym for "Gentlemen Only; Ladies Forbidden". However, the word golf is over 500 years old. In the oldest Scottish writings, the word was spelled gouff, goiff, goffe, goff, gowff, and golph." From Wikipedia.com entry for "fake etymology" :-) "Perhaps she saw before her a lifetime of walking on the ruined earth and chose instead a single moment in the air." -Carolyn Parkhurst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #8 August 30, 2005 Quote7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 August 30, 2005 oh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #10 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe first couple to be shown in bed together on U.S. prime time t.v. were: Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Wowza! And all these years I thought it was Lucy and Ricky Actually it was Mary Kay and Johnny. Will people ever stop regurgitating this BS? Just because it showed up in your inbox does not make it true. Just off the top of my head, I know the Golf one is false. A woman didn't invent the laser printer either (unsure of the others). The "Rule of Thumb" thing has been disproven as well.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #11 August 30, 2005 Quote 7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... OK, I'm curious now about how this was proven. Did they sneak up behind the elephant and shout in its ear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 August 30, 2005 QuoteWill people ever stop regurgitating this BS? Never. How many times now have the same lists been posted? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostinspace 0 #13 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... OK, I'm curious now about how this was proven. Did they sneak up behind the elephant and shout in its ear? Elephants can't "run" either, they just walk really fast. Yes, i'm serious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #14 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump Elephants can't "run" either, they just walk really fast. Yes, i'm serious. White men can't jump either... I swear I saw a movie talking about that scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #15 August 30, 2005 Quote... Never. How many times now have the same lists been posted? Sunny...having a bad day?...cynical is SO unlike you. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 35 #16 August 30, 2005 Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... Well, the hippo has legs too and I seriously doubt it can jump either, even if it's a water mammal..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #17 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuote7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. But they can fly...especially the pink ones...I know, I've been there, and I have pictures to prove it!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #18 August 30, 2005 Hippos can jumpSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 35 #19 August 30, 2005 QuoteHippos can jump man, I'd hate to be caught under one... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #20 August 30, 2005 at least you wouldnt hear it coming... youd just be squished Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #21 August 30, 2005 Quote2. In the 1400's, a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick thicker than his thumb - from which we get the expression "rule of thumb". This also is incorrect. http://www.debunker.com/texts/ruleofthumb.html http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-rul1.htm Just do a google on "rule of thumb". If anyone is looking for examples of women being mistreated by entire societies in historical context, there are much better examples. Edit - more: Quote4. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common? They were all invented by women. The laser printer was invented by Gray Starkweather in 1971 at Xerox PARC, the same people that brought you "windows" and the computer mouse (no, mac-fans, they weren't invented by Apple). As far as bulletproof vests, only kinda. Stephanie Kwolek of DuPont invented Kevlar in 1965 - the bulletproof vest has been around since WW2 or before (flak jackets). I think this thread should be retitled: "Reposted stuff that isn't true but sounds kinda neat."Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites feuergnom 29 #22 August 30, 2005 QuoteI think this thread should be retitled: "Reposted stuff that isn't true but sounds kinda neat." ok, i'll try next time. up to then: you are all still spoilsports The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MikeJD 0 #23 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump Elephants can't "run" either, they just walk really fast. Yes, i'm serious. White men can't jump either... I swear I saw a movie talking about that Speaking of movies, what about 'Operation Dumbo Drop'? [URL]http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/61/34/02m.jpg[/URL] An elephant jumps in that - or was it pushed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #24 August 30, 2005 Quote Just because it showed up in your inbox does not make it true. Man I have been struggling trying to convince some people of this forever. Their argument is that the email is right, and I am wrong: "Because I got this email from so&so, and he doesn't forward junk!!" this especially happened with all the EBS that came out after 9/11. It was so politically charged that there were many people who WANTED to believe certain things, hence the EBS that got circulated and the refusal to believe people who would de-bunk it. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites goose491 0 #25 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... OK, I'm curious now about how this was proven. Did they sneak up behind the elephant and shout in its ear? No, but one way the elephant is hunted by tribes in Africa is for one person to sneak up behind the elephant, get between it's hind legs and crank it in the balls with a club! Then everyone comes out of the woodwork with spears for the kill while it is in too much pain and too incapacitated to run er, walk really fast, away. My guess is, if an elephant could jump, that's when it would. Edit: corrected "run" as I have learned that an elephant can't run normally, much less with busted balls My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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popsjumper 2 #15 August 30, 2005 Quote... Never. How many times now have the same lists been posted? Sunny...having a bad day?...cynical is SO unlike you. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #16 August 30, 2005 Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... Well, the hippo has legs too and I seriously doubt it can jump either, even if it's a water mammal..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #17 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuote7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. But they can fly...especially the pink ones...I know, I've been there, and I have pictures to prove it!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #18 August 30, 2005 Hippos can jumpSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #19 August 30, 2005 QuoteHippos can jump man, I'd hate to be caught under one... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #20 August 30, 2005 at least you wouldnt hear it coming... youd just be squished Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #21 August 30, 2005 Quote2. In the 1400's, a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick thicker than his thumb - from which we get the expression "rule of thumb". This also is incorrect. http://www.debunker.com/texts/ruleofthumb.html http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-rul1.htm Just do a google on "rule of thumb". If anyone is looking for examples of women being mistreated by entire societies in historical context, there are much better examples. Edit - more: Quote4. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common? They were all invented by women. The laser printer was invented by Gray Starkweather in 1971 at Xerox PARC, the same people that brought you "windows" and the computer mouse (no, mac-fans, they weren't invented by Apple). As far as bulletproof vests, only kinda. Stephanie Kwolek of DuPont invented Kevlar in 1965 - the bulletproof vest has been around since WW2 or before (flak jackets). I think this thread should be retitled: "Reposted stuff that isn't true but sounds kinda neat."Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #22 August 30, 2005 QuoteI think this thread should be retitled: "Reposted stuff that isn't true but sounds kinda neat." ok, i'll try next time. up to then: you are all still spoilsports The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #23 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump Elephants can't "run" either, they just walk really fast. Yes, i'm serious. White men can't jump either... I swear I saw a movie talking about that Speaking of movies, what about 'Operation Dumbo Drop'? [URL]http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/61/34/02m.jpg[/URL] An elephant jumps in that - or was it pushed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #24 August 30, 2005 Quote Just because it showed up in your inbox does not make it true. Man I have been struggling trying to convince some people of this forever. Their argument is that the email is right, and I am wrong: "Because I got this email from so&so, and he doesn't forward junk!!" this especially happened with all the EBS that came out after 9/11. It was so politically charged that there were many people who WANTED to believe certain things, hence the EBS that got circulated and the refusal to believe people who would de-bunk it. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites goose491 0 #25 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... OK, I'm curious now about how this was proven. Did they sneak up behind the elephant and shout in its ear? No, but one way the elephant is hunted by tribes in Africa is for one person to sneak up behind the elephant, get between it's hind legs and crank it in the balls with a club! Then everyone comes out of the woodwork with spears for the kill while it is in too much pain and too incapacitated to run er, walk really fast, away. My guess is, if an elephant could jump, that's when it would. Edit: corrected "run" as I have learned that an elephant can't run normally, much less with busted balls My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
SpeedRacer 1 #24 August 30, 2005 Quote Just because it showed up in your inbox does not make it true. Man I have been struggling trying to convince some people of this forever. Their argument is that the email is right, and I am wrong: "Because I got this email from so&so, and he doesn't forward junk!!" this especially happened with all the EBS that came out after 9/11. It was so politically charged that there were many people who WANTED to believe certain things, hence the EBS that got circulated and the refusal to believe people who would de-bunk it. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #25 August 30, 2005 QuoteQuote 7. Elephants cant jump I think on the whole that's probably a good thing. Quoteoh I am sure it is, but its amazing considering there the ONLY animal with legs that cant jump... OK, I'm curious now about how this was proven. Did they sneak up behind the elephant and shout in its ear? No, but one way the elephant is hunted by tribes in Africa is for one person to sneak up behind the elephant, get between it's hind legs and crank it in the balls with a club! Then everyone comes out of the woodwork with spears for the kill while it is in too much pain and too incapacitated to run er, walk really fast, away. My guess is, if an elephant could jump, that's when it would. Edit: corrected "run" as I have learned that an elephant can't run normally, much less with busted balls My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
