In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
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The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
h/T Jeffrey Nihart
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
VERY INTERESTING STUFF Part 1
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3 comments:
Everyone who reads this for the first time tries to lick their elbow. Bet did, didn't you?
I didnt but this was a text that i did try
6 truths of life,
1. You cannot touch all your teeth with your tongue.
2. All idiots after the first truth try it.
3.The first truth is a lie.
4. you now have a stupid smile on your face.
5. You will soon forward this to another idiot.
6.There is stil a stupid smile on your face.
Now i bet if you send that to a woman they will do exactly as it says.;0)
The first one is a myth, I believe. I have certainly heard it many times, but never any specific date or other details which would allow one to positively identify the law.
I suspect that "rule" means "measurement" and it refers to workmen using their thumbs as a rough measurement or guide for measuring.
-Grey Fox
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