Fact of the Day

[Lake View Too]

Dayum. Not me. I do refuse to watch commercial TV. And if I have to its dvr.

I find myself fiddling with my iPhone whenever a commercial comes on. Anybody else do that?

 

[Leader of the Banned]

The mantis shrimp has two raptorial appendages that accelerate to the same velocity as a bullet from a 22 caliber rifle. It can break the glass in your aquarium.

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp

 

[Bob]

Research suggests that dark chocolate boosts memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain. Studies have also found that dark chocolate can improve the ability to see in low-contrast situations (such as poor weather) and promote lower blood pressure, which has positive effects on cholesterol levels, platelet function, and insulin sensitivity. - Provided by RandomHistory.com

 

[Bob]

Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. - Provided by RandomHistory.com

 

[Bob]

More than 400,000 babies are born addicted to cocaine each year in the U.S, due to their mothers' use of the drug during pregnancy. - Provided by RandomHistory.com

 

[Leader of the Banned]

Wombat pooop is cubical. Yeah, they quite literally **** bricks.

 

[Bob]

great gag gift

 

[Bob]

In Australia it is valid protocol to serve court notices to defendants on Facebook. A summons posted on Facebook is legally binding. - Provided by RandomHistory.com

 

[Teresa]

In Australia it is valid protocol to serve court notices to defendants on Facebook. A summons posted on Facebook is legally binding. - Provided by RandomHistory.com

Wow. That doesn't sound right.

 

[Bob]

The first Olympic Games took place in Greece in 776 B.C. The first Olympic champion was a Greek cook named Coroebus who won the sprint race. - Provided by RandomHistory.com