Groucho's Fact Hunt

[larbert toffee]

The seats in Wembley Stadium all have more leg room than the seats in the old stadium’s Royal Box. The rows of seating would stretch for almost 40 miles if stretched end to end.

 

[The Cowboy]

As the saying goes, "Been there, done that." See crappy pic taken from the bridge connecting Brazil to Argentina:

Argentina to the left, Brazil to the right and Paraguay straight ahead.

Another fun fact for @Groucho ... If you live in Paraguay, are staying in Brazil to see their end of the falls, and take a road trip to Argentina to visit the now-repaired walkway to see the "Throat of the Devil" (Garganta del Diablo) and return hom at the end of the weekend you can wipe out a page and a half of your passport.

Six stamps in an 8 hour hour span.



* First link - pic of some of the Devil's throad + me in EFC black. Second is a better picture as more Garganta, less me. And by less, I mean none.

I liked Stealers Wheel's version better.

 

[COYBL25]

In memory of @SpurtingLesbian RIP

 

[Ashtonian]

Did you know....

On the hollys song he aint heavy, Elton john plays the piano

 

[The Cowboy]

Did you know....

On the hollys song he aint heavy, Elton john plays the piano

Yes.

 

[gaino92]

Did you know....

On the hollys song he aint heavy, Elton john plays the piano

And also that Mary J Blige song nobody knows

 

[Groucho]

During the First World War, 100 million Oxo cubes were supplied to the armed services, each one of them hand wrapped individually.

 

[summerisle]

During the First World War, 100 million Oxo cubes were supplied to the armed services, each one of them hand wrapped individually.

Probably done by refugees.

 

[Groucho]

Probably done by refugees.

No idea on that one mate.

I assume you're all now aware of how 90% of us (me included) never knew how to properly open a modern Oxo cube?

 

[TheFinnFan]

Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water. It’s also the only food that contains pinocembrin, an antioxidant associated with improved brain functioning.

Two tablespoons of honey would fuel a honey bee flying once around the world.

 

[Groucho]

Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water. It’s also the only food that contains pinocembrin, an antioxidant associated with improved brain functioning.

Two tablespoons of honey would fuel a honey bee flying once around the world.

Also, apparently, honey will never go off, or spoil due to age. Not sure how accurate this is but it's often repeated, and perfectly edible honey was found from around 2000 years ago at a Roman ruins excavation site.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Also, apparently, honey will never go off, or spoil due to age. Not sure how accurate this is but it's often repeated, and perfectly edible honey was found from around 2000 years ago at a Roman ruins excavation site.

true, seal the air off and it'll stay eatable like forever

 

[summerisle]

In th history of first-class cricket more batsmen have been dismissed for 13 runs than any other score.


http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160402/jsp/opinion/story_77729.jsp#.Vv77WiPTVoM

 

[Bilko]

wo tablespoons of honey would fuel a honey bee flying once around the world.

how do they know I wonder !

 

[TheFinnFan]

how do they know I wonder !

Dunno x