Random Information

Just thought I'd spread around some pointless information that has no real practical purpose whatsoever :).

-The sign for the female sex, a circle placed on top of a small cross, is also the symbol for the planet Venus. The symbol is believed to be a stylized representation of the Roman goddess Venus' hand mirror.

-Elephants can't jump because they have four knees.

-Sleeping burns more calories than watching television.

-Ancient Carthaginians once fought off a Roman invasion by catapulting poisonous snakes at the Roman ships.

-Babies are born colorblind.

-An earthquake on Dec. 16th, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.

-Anteaters actually prefer termites.

-Actor John Wayne made more than 200 movies.

-Roughly ten people each year are killed by vending machines.

-A jiffy is an actual unit of time, measuring 1/100th of a second. Hence the saying "I'll be back in a jiffy".

-The average American will see around 500 advertisements each day.

-The common housefly is the most dangerous animal in the world. Because of their habit of visiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal.

- In Kansas it is illegal to catch bullfrogs in a tomato patch. Also, Kansas law demands that any pedestrian crossing the highway at night must wear tail lights.

-Swallowed gum is not digested by the gastrointestinal system, it usually passes through within 24 hours.

-Approximately $25,000,000 each year is spent on lap dances in Las Vegas.

- Just like a finger print, each person has a unique tongue print.

- Dolphins can sleep with one eye open.

And there you have it! Some random, useless knowledge to help you through your day!