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General Discussion => The Laughter Zone => Topic started by: Clive on August 06, 2018, 09:43

Title: Amazing Facts
Post by: Clive on August 06, 2018, 09:43

The first person killed by a car in America was Henry Hale Bliss (1830-1899) in 1899. He was leaving a streetcar in New York City when an electric powered taxicab hit him and crushed his head and chest.

Yes, there is a word in English meaning "shapely buttocks." That word is "callipygian." It is from the Greek "kallipygos," meaning kallos (beauty) + pyge (buttocks).

Killing a bald eagle is a federal offence, with a penalty of up to $250,000 in fines and 2 years in prison.

During WW II, Stalin ordered Red Army officers to execute deserters and troops who ran from battle. Between 1941 and 1942 alone, more than 150,000 soldiers were shot.

Drinking or smoking can lead to erectile dysfunction.   

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Simon on August 06, 2018, 11:45

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The first person killed by a car in America was Henry Hale Bliss (1830-1899) in 1899. He was leaving a streetcar in New York City when an electric powered taxicab hit him and crushed his head and chest.

I knew no good would come of electric cars.

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Clive on August 06, 2018, 12:22

 ;D  Hear Hear! 

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Den on August 06, 2018, 20:57

Ok Ok, I have to ask. WHY IS THIS IN THE LAUGHTER ZONE?    :facepalm:

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Simon on August 06, 2018, 21:18

I wondered when you'd notice.   o:)

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Clive on August 07, 2018, 10:09

 :facepalm:  Who is responsible for this?  I demand to know.   :blush:

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Simon on August 07, 2018, 12:36

Yet another sign of impending senility.  ;D

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Clive on August 07, 2018, 16:38

Impending?  I think it's already here!   :bawl:

Title: Re: Amazing Facts
Post by: Simon on August 07, 2018, 17:16

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