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Sorry to hear this - thoughts and prayers to you and the family

Thanks - now I can't eat ice cream

# 1 - it's a joke # 2 - no one is forcing you to look at this thread

There are fewer stars than there are trees on Earth. According to statistics, there are around 3 trillion trees on the planet and only about 400 billion stars in the Milky Way.

Sailors working for the Royal Navy need special permission to grow their beards. Once this is approved, they are given two weeks to grow a full set before presenting himself to a Master at Arms. This person then decides if the beard looks presentable enough to keep.

The continental plates move at the same rate that fingernails grow. Research suggests that in some time in the far future, a supercontinent may form. The continents are continuously moving a few centimeters a year.

Brunch was invented as a way of curing hangovers. This meal would be enjoyed as a late breakfast that leans more towards fatty foods. This came from the belief that alcohol causes cravings for greasy food to increase.

Buttermilk does not contain any butter. The butter in its name refers to the origins of the drink. Now that’s a confusing random fact you probably didn’t know.

Tiramisu translates to ‘take me to heaven’ in Italian. This implies that this dish is so good that it would take you to heaven. This Italian dessert is well-loved all over the world and has several alternative twists you can create.

April 11, 1954, was recorded as the most boring day in the world. Statistics show that no significant occurrences took place in the world. This was calculated by a computer search program. This program could calculate the number of important events that occur all over the world simultaneously.

Have a GREAT birthday!!!!

Have a GREAT birthday!!!

Since Mother Nature made us >IDIOTS< we should have the same protection

Have a GREAT birthday!!!!

WELCOME to the Forums!!!

CONGRATS!!! (only an >IDIOT< would take that position )

A jiffy is a proper unit of time. It is exactly 1/100th of a second. This is slower than a Planck which is sextillion times faster.

Rudolph the Reindeer is female. This can be observed through their antlers. Female deer shed their antlers in the spring and grow them back into full size by winter. The male reindeer stops its growth during the winter.

Minnie the Mouse’s first name is not Minnie. It is Minerva. Minnie Mouse is a nickname that was given to the character by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney. Minnie’s actual name is rarely used.

Penguins fly underwater. Rather, they swim so well underwater that it seems as if they are flying. Penguins can swim up to speeds of 25 mph.

Have a GREAT birthday!!!

With good cream cheese you don't even need a taco

Have a GREAT birthday!!!!

Thanks - now I have to wear a mosquito net when I go to sleep!!!