Blowout Cards Forums www.blowoutcards.com     

Go Back   Blowout Cards Forums > COMMUNITY > Off Topic
The "Official" Fun Facts thread The "Official" Fun Facts thread
Register FAQ My iTrader Forum Rules Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Off Topic Discussions about anything!

Reply
Page 1 of 5 1 2345
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-03-2012, 09:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,675
Default The "Official" Fun Facts thread
Please make up your fun facts here.

Before Abraham Lincoln was assasinated, he drew a sketch of the towncar that would eventually bare his name.
mmbtvs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
Member
 
ilovethelakings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Up on a hill with a signal.
Posts: 10,902
Default
Fun fact:

The Washington Monument was not modeled after George Washington's penis. It was actually modeled after George Washington Carver's penis.
__________________
Looking for A&G, Goodwin, Gypsy Queen, Champ's etc minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son
Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams
Today I can truly say I am a fan of the Kings of the NHL
ilovethelakings is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
Member
 
JosieDively's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,049
Default
Richard Nixon was the was the first Quaker president.
__________________
MY teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Michigan State Spartans Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins

"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour." ~Author Unknown
JosieDively is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
Member
 
CardCollector's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: OH
Posts: 6,200
Default
Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under his cap to keep him cool. He changed it every 2 innings.
__________________
Buying Current Warriors!! Main want is STEPH CURRY, Klay Thompson & Harrison Barnes! PM ME!!
CardCollector is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
Member
 
Strasburg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Gangnam Style ✈
Posts: 4,923
Send a message via Skype™ to Strasburg
Default
It took lady gaga 10 minutes to write "born this way"

When a male honey bee "finishes", his testicles explodes and he dies.
__________________
PC: Miguel Maysonet, Trevor Bauer, Michael Egnew,Giovanni Carmazzi, Drew Hutchison
http://photobucket.com/albums/y359/nv7lax
Chelsea FC NY Jets✈ Penguins Ducks Red Bulls
Sent from U.S Airways WiFi
Strasburg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:54 PM   #6 (permalink)
Member
 
dherm360's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 1,009
Default
Urine has a sour taste
dherm360 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,675
Default
Dental floss was named after the first Canadian Prime Minster Raymond Floss who won the election with his campaign slogan "let's try not to look British."
mmbtvs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 09:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
Member
 
ilovethelakings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Up on a hill with a signal.
Posts: 10,902
Default
In Austria, the date a man officially becomes divorced from his significant other is also called his Independence Day.
__________________
Looking for A&G, Goodwin, Gypsy Queen, Champ's etc minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son
Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams
Today I can truly say I am a fan of the Kings of the NHL
ilovethelakings is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:07 PM   #9 (permalink)
Member
 
MI Rob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,002
Default
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than Left-handed people do.

FML
MI Rob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:10 PM   #10 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: None
Posts: 2,954
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ilovethelakings View Post
Fun fact:

The Washington Monument was not modeled after George Washington's penis. It was actually modeled after George Washington Carver's penis.
This one made me laugh

Quote:
Originally Posted by dherm360 View Post
Urine has a sour taste
How do you know that?

Heres one

Most people who read the word 'yawning' will yawn!
__________________
Why cant we all just get along?
My blog: thetoppscollector.wordpress.com
Sunsfan8 PTS: 12922
RIP bballcardkid4
Last edited by ToppsCollector1; 12-03-2012 at 10:13 PM.
ToppsCollector1 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:12 PM   #11 (permalink)
Member
 
briscogun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 514
Default
Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you
__________________
Collecting 2011 and 2012 Rookies & Stars
See my Collection and Want Lists here:
http://briscoscards.weebly.com/
briscogun is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:13 PM   #12 (permalink)
Member
 
briscogun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 514
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by dherm360 View Post
Urine has a sour taste
How do you...? Nevermind.
__________________
Collecting 2011 and 2012 Rookies & Stars
See my Collection and Want Lists here:
http://briscoscards.weebly.com/
briscogun is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
Member
 
ilovethelakings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Up on a hill with a signal.
Posts: 10,902
Default
Fun fact:

In Indonesia, it is legal for a man to nurse his male child, but illegal for a woman to nurse her male child.
__________________
Looking for A&G, Goodwin, Gypsy Queen, Champ's etc minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son
Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams
Today I can truly say I am a fan of the Kings of the NHL
ilovethelakings is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:17 PM   #14 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,675
Default
Everyone in prison was born on either a Monday or Wednesday.
mmbtvs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:28 PM   #15 (permalink)
Member
 
CardCollector's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: OH
Posts: 6,200
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by mmbtvs View Post
Everyone in prison was born on either a Monday or Wednesday.
I call BS here.
__________________
Buying Current Warriors!! Main want is STEPH CURRY, Klay Thompson & Harrison Barnes! PM ME!!
CardCollector is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:29 PM   #16 (permalink)
Member
 
ilovethelakings's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Up on a hill with a signal.
Posts: 10,902
Default
Fun fact:

Using a high powered microphone, it is possible to hear sperm scream when they are crushed to death in a waded up a Kleenex.
__________________
Looking for A&G, Goodwin, Gypsy Queen, Champ's etc minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son
Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams
Today I can truly say I am a fan of the Kings of the NHL
ilovethelakings is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:30 PM   #17 (permalink)
Member
 
MikeMamba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 3,110
Default
Having sex while sick can reduce a fever due to the sweat produced
__________________
Ed Davis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ed Davis PC --> http://s1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/MikeMamba/Ed%20Davis%20PC/
MikeMamba is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:31 PM   #18 (permalink)
Member
 
JosieDively's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,049
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ilovethelakings View Post
Fun fact:

Using a high powered microphone, it is possible to hear sperm scream when they are crushed to death in a waded up a Kleenex.
What about when they are swallowed?
__________________
MY teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Michigan State Spartans Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins

"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour." ~Author Unknown
JosieDively is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:35 PM   #19 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,675
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by JosieDively View Post
What about when they are swallowed?
You can hear them with a stethoscope. But only in the first 18 seconds.
mmbtvs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:36 PM   #20 (permalink)
Member
 
JosieDively's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,049
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by mmbtvs View Post
You can hear them with a stethoscope. But only in the first 18 seconds.
Thanks! I now know what to get my husband for Christmas.
__________________
MY teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Michigan State Spartans Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins

"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour." ~Author Unknown
JosieDively is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:37 PM   #21 (permalink)
Member
 
omahacolts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Tx
Posts: 1,665
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by JosieDively View Post
What about when they are swallowed?
Quote:
Originally Posted by JosieDively View Post
Thanks! I now know what to get my husband for Christmas.


Holy hell!!! Post of the year
__________________
Chasing the magic.....2009 topps magic Peyton Manning Auto
omahacolts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:40 PM   #22 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: None
Posts: 2,954
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by mmbtvs View Post
Everyone in prison was born on either a Monday or Wednesday.
Well I was born on a saturday...I'm going to go on a crime spree, I'll be back in a few hours since I know I won't go to prison!
__________________
Why cant we all just get along?
My blog: thetoppscollector.wordpress.com
Sunsfan8 PTS: 12922
RIP bballcardkid4
ToppsCollector1 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:44 PM   #23 (permalink)
Member
 
HOFcollector's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,807
Default
Benjamin Franklin was known to frequent sex clubs and participate in orgies.

John F. Kennedy took steroids before running for president to appear stronger and more powerful.

Abraham Lincoln slept in the same bed with a man for a few years. It is not known if they were ever sexual partners.
__________________
-Frank

If I make you an offer on a card and don't get a reply within 2 days, don't expect the offer to stand.
HOFcollector is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:45 PM   #24 (permalink)
Member
 
creamybeige's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Greggs Place
Posts: 1,074
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ToppsCollector1 View Post
Well I was born on a saturday...I'm going to go on a crime spree, I'll be back in a few hours since I know I won't go to prison!
doesn't mean you wont get shot by the police...
creamybeige is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2012, 10:48 PM   #25 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,824
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by JosieDively View Post
What about when they are swallowed?
Photos or it didn't happen.


I hate everyone and everything.

If I win the lotto this week the mayan calender will be correct.
vc15jrich23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 5 1 2345

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:45 AM.

Contact Us - Today's Posts - www.blowoutcards.com - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO
Copyright © 2012, Blowout Cards Inc.