happythoughts 0 #1 September 25, 2003 The Guiness Book of World Records clicky QuoteThe book was launched in 1954, brainchild of Hugh Beaver, managing director of the Guinness Brewery. He was out shooting in Ireland and got into an argument about whether the golden plover ranked as Europe's fastest game bird. Believing that records sparked pub and bar disputes around the world, he decided the time was right to produce the ultimate reference book for superlatives. So, almost 50 years on, readers can stand up in the pub and confidently proclaim "Not many people know that.... That's how these darn things get started. A bunch of drunks starting the information age in the 50's. Drunks have always been the leaders. The original GUI concept was conceived by a bunch of PARC engineers at Denny's one night. Too drunk to read the menu, they just pointed to the pictures to order. One said "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if computers worked this way?" The rest, being geeks, just laughed and threw sugar packets at him. QuoteAmerican Bernie Barker claims to be the world's oldest male stripper, starting at the age of 60 to get in shape after recovering from prostate cancer If someone is having a batchelorette party on a budget... Seems like a good idea at first, but... nah. QuoteHugh Beaver, managing director Just wanted to state that the name is Hugh, not Huge. Ya need to read carefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 #2 September 25, 2003 QuoteThe breathtaking and the bizarre abound in the latest edition from an American woman who boasts the largest breasts in the world Boobies!!!!!!!! Nick Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #3 September 25, 2003 QuoteQuoteThe breathtaking and the bizarre abound in the latest edition from an American woman who boasts the largest breasts in the world Boobies!!!!!!!! I wonder if they have two categories for real/fake. How do you get to be a judge? "...and now for the taste test..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
