stupid facts

[BlondGirl]

Extremely Useful Knowledge......

I debated about posting this here or over in the "cool stuff in your e-mail" thread. Seemed to fit better here though.


What is a fart and why does it smell?
http://www.uselessknowledge.com/explain/fart.shtml

Take heed.......this is trivia that is a must for EVERYONE!
Remember.......before you scowl at this...........KNOWLEDGE IS A VIRTUE!

 

[pabloback]

the first bras were handkerchiefs tied together with ribbon

 

[Fly_On_Wall]

July was named after Julius Ceaser, his Nephew Augustinus got jellous so Julius had them name the next month after him August (sorry if i mispelt it ) he then got jellous that his month only had 30 days and his uncle had 31, so he had them move the 29th day from february to august so he too would have 31 days.

the Inuit people do not have a word for hello.

 

[Pokerman]

In the original calendar, March was the first month.

October (oct = 8) was the 8th
November (nov = 9) was the 9th
December (dec = 10) was the 10th
January was the 11th
February was the 12th.

Makes more sense, at least in the northern hemisphere, the year would start in the Springtime....

 

[Gilly Bean]

the bra was created by a german named otto titsling

You have watched 'Beaches' way to much.


http://gaga.essortment.com/brabrassierehi_ruxi.htm

http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa042597.htm

Marie Tucek patented the actual first 'breast supporter' in 1893. Her foundation garment was similar to the bras sold today, having pouches for the breasts to sit in.


Then in 1913, Mary Phelps Jacob of New York and her maid, Marie, devised a backless bra to be worn under a sheer evening gown. She made this from two handkerchiefs, some ribbon and cord and amazingly started getting orders for it that very night. Not willing to let loose of a good thing, Jabobs showed up at the patent office in 1914 with sketches to finalize her patent. Her invention was awarded the title 'Backless Brassiere'.


It should be noted that Jacob's brassiere design was intended to flatten the breasts and not enhance them. Her invention didn't even have cups.

 

[Gilly Bean]

grr... I hate when my cpu lags out so much it double posts, and only shows me one.