Random facts - Because they are awesome

[Grawwbear]

Despite their large size and awkward gait, bears can run at about 30 mph. Apparently the fastest bear was clocked at 56 mph.

[KainTheVampire]

nomemory's dad (58 years) goes to LAN parties which is not so normal for old men like him

[alicetama]

nomemory's dad (58 years) goes to LAN parties which is not so normal for old men like him

Isn't he your dad too, Kain?

A giant tortoise can live to 250 years.

[KainTheVampire]

nomemory's dad (58 years) goes to LAN parties which is not so normal for old men like him

Isn't he your dad too, Kain?

he is ^__^ but it's nomemory who doesn't understand that he does that -.-'

[nomemory]

nomemory's dad (58 years) goes to LAN parties which is not so normal for old men like him

Isn't he your dad too, Kain?

he is ^__^ but it's nomemory who doesn't understand that he does that -.-'

What? I understand that. I'm just not impressed.

[mangaluva]

Roman prostitues wore blonde wigs to advertise their trade, which lead to the phrase "blondes have more fun".

[nomemory]

Non-alcoholic cider contains less alcohol than milk.

[Conia]

I'll better put it in spoilers. Read at your own risk

Spoiler:

In Germany, during XVIII, menstrual blood from women was used as aphrodisiac in dishes and beverages.

[nomemory]

I'll better put it in spoilers. Read at your own risk

Spoiler:

In Germany, during XVIII, menstrual blood from women was used as aphrodisiac in dishes and beverages.

XVIII? As in the nineteenth century? Unpleasant anyhow.

Spoiler:

During the time of the black death, some people ate pus from the abscesses as a vaccine against the plague.

[Conia]

I'll better put it in spoilers. Read at your own risk

Spoiler:

In Germany, during XVIII, menstrual blood from women was used as aphrodisiac in dishes and beverages.

XVIII? As in the nineteenth century? Unpleasant anyhow.

Spoiler:

During the time of the black death, some people ate pus from the abscesses as a vaccine against the plague.

Yes, yes, forgot to add "century" xD
And I remember that fact, but I don't have it on my list! I'm stealing it

[Grawwbear]

I'll better put it in spoilers. Read at your own risk

Spoiler:

In Germany, during XVIII, menstrual blood from women was used as aphrodisiac in dishes and beverages.

...lolwut

Kermit the Frog is left-handed.

The lifespan of a tastebud is ten days.

Non-dairy creamer is flammable.

The phrase “rule of thumbâ€

[Conia]

[quote="Rohoph"]
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[nomemory]

Count to five in five languages (note: this is something I know, not checked up on babelfish or whatever)

English:    Swedish:    German:    Finnish:    French:
one            ett              eins            yksi            un
two            tvÃ¥              zwei          kaksi          deux
three        tre              drei            kolme        trois
four          fyra              vier            nejlä          quatre
five            fem              fünf            viisi            cinq

Edit: Corrected a thing that was pointed out. And for the record I can count to five in more languages as well.

[Grawwbear]

The zoo around Schönbrunn Palace is one of the few zoos to have pandas.

[Eve]

" Midsummer was thought to be a time of magic, when evil spirits were said to appear. To thwart them, Pagans often wore protective garlands of herbs and flowers. One of the most powerful of them was a plant called 'chase-devil', which is known today as St. John's Wort and still used by modern herbalists as a mood stabilizer."

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