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vermin · 06-19-2003, 07:05 AM

Humans are the only creatures on earth that can have sex on the phone.

Fremen · 06-19-2003, 07:31 AM

The author of the hymn, "Amazing Grace", used to transport slaves as a seacaptain before he had an epiphany and he "saw" the error of his ways.
He later became a minister of God and influenced many people that helped abolish slavery in the 19th century.
http://www.flash.net/~gaylon/jnewton.htm

Sticky · 06-19-2003, 07:34 AM

The paper clip on my desk is on my desk.

mtsgsd · 06-19-2003, 10:12 AM

The painter "Whistler" sp. famous for the painting of his mother, was a arms smuggler by trade.

manalone · 06-19-2003, 11:32 AM

The human brain operates at a speed equivalent to approx. 100Hz, by comparison, my computer works at 700,000,000 Hz.

BBtB · 06-19-2003, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by manalone
The human brain operates at a speed equivalent to approx. 100Hz, by comparison, my computer works at 700,000,000 Hz.

I think that speaks volumes about the inefficiency of man.

BBtB · 06-19-2003, 12:32 PM

Damnit. I am getting bad at this.

ARRH · 06-19-2003, 06:51 PM

Did you know that in 1980 New Zealand had about 70 MILLION sheep, with only about 3.3 million people!

ARRH · 06-19-2003, 06:54 PM

How about New Zealand has 2 million cars, with 4 million people!!!

HiThereDear · 06-19-2003, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KWSN
Indonesia: The penalty for masturbation is DECAPITATION.

Which head?

ARRH · 06-19-2003, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by HiThereDear
Which head?

That question was bound to come! I was suprised it actually took so long!

MournTX · 06-20-2003, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by Loki
Did you know that New Zealand is famous for something?

i forget what

New Zealand was the first nation to grant an equal vote to women in a free, national election.

ARRH · 06-21-2003, 02:13 PM

The only nation which name starts with 'A', but doesn't end with 'a' is Afghanistan.

Mad_Gecko · 06-21-2003, 02:25 PM

A cabbie in London is allowed to pee on the nearside tire of his cab!

Mad_Gecko · 06-21-2003, 02:26 PM

only if he is licensed though !!

06-19-2003, 07:05 AM	#41 (permalink)
vermin Indifferent to anti-matter Location: Tucson, AZ	Humans are the only creatures on earth that can have sex on the phone. __________________ If puns were sausages, this would be the wurst.

06-19-2003, 07:31 AM	#42 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	The author of the hymn, "Amazing Grace", used to transport slaves as a seacaptain before he had an epiphany and he "saw" the error of his ways. He later became a minister of God and influenced many people that helped abolish slavery in the 19th century. http://www.flash.net/~gaylon/jnewton.htm __________________ Google

06-19-2003, 11:32 AM	#45 (permalink)
manalone Once upon a time...	The human brain operates at a speed equivalent to approx. 100Hz, by comparison, my computer works at 700,000,000 Hz. __________________ -- Man Alone ======= Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary.

06-19-2003, 12:32 PM	#47 (permalink)
BBtB ClerkMan! Location: Tulsa, Ok.	Damnit. I am getting bad at this. __________________ Meridae'n once played "death" at a game of chess that lasted for over two years. He finally beat death in a best 34 out of 67 match. At that time he could ask for any one thing and he could wish for the hope of all mankind... he looked death right in the eye and said ... "I would like about three fiddy"

06-21-2003, 02:25 PM	#54 (permalink)
Mad_Gecko Pro Libertate Location: City Gecko	A cabbie in London is allowed to pee on the nearside tire of his cab! __________________ [color=bright blue]W[/color]e Stick To Glass "If three of us travel together, I shall find two teachers." Confucious

06-19-2003, 07:34 AM	#43 (permalink)
Sticky	The paper clip on my desk is on my desk. __________________ Sticky The Stickman

06-19-2003, 10:12 AM	#44 (permalink)
mtsgsd Addict Location: Wisconsin, USA	The painter "Whistler" sp. famous for the painting of his mother, was a arms smuggler by trade.

06-19-2003, 06:51 PM	#48 (permalink)
ARRH Insane	Did you know that in 1980 New Zealand had about 70 MILLION sheep, with only about 3.3 million people!

06-19-2003, 06:54 PM	#49 (permalink)
ARRH Insane	How about New Zealand has 2 million cars, with 4 million people!!!

06-21-2003, 02:13 PM	#53 (permalink)
ARRH Insane	The only nation which name starts with 'A', but doesn't end with 'a' is Afghanistan.

06-21-2003, 02:26 PM	#55 (permalink)
Mad_Gecko Pro Libertate Location: City Gecko	only if he is licensed though !! __________________ [color=bright blue]W[/color]e Stick To Glass "If three of us travel together, I shall find two teachers." Confucious