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Where is G.I. Joe today?
2005 brought a new size to the G.I. Joe team with a line called G.I. Joe: Sigma 6. Based out of the storyline that started in 1982, the figures are in a larger, 8-inch scale and are accompanied by a television series and comic. However, while the more military-themed G.I. Joe is on hiatus, his
How many songs did Bing record?
Bing Crosby recorded more than 1,700 songs for commercial release between 1926 and 1977. Bing's real name was Harry Lillis Crosby. The nickname was given to him by a childhood friend who thought the young Harry resembled "Bingo," the lead character in their favorite comic book, "The Bingville
Where was the first melee?
Soccer gave us the term "melee." It means a "confused mass," which was what the playing field looked like in Europe in the Middle Ages. Towns competed using teams of up to a hundred players, with the goals a half-mile or so apart.
When are people at their most irritable?
Based on research with the human body's internal clock, the period between the hours of 4 and 6 in the afternoon is when people are the most irritable. Evidence has shown that more human bites are treated in hospitals at this time of the day than any other.
Why did London once sell "X-ray" proof underwear?
No, it wasn't a fear that Superman was roaming the streets of London. When the X-ray machine was first developed in 1895, it (like almost any new technology) was a bit feared. One of the fears was that the machine would be used primarily by "peeping Toms" to look through people's clothes. Thus, London merchants sold "X-ray" proof underwear to ...Read more
How many orchids are parasitic?
Of the 20,000 species of orchids that grow around the world, not one is parasitic. In nature, many orchids cling to trees and bushes as a growth habit, but they take nothing from the host plant and do not inflict injury upon it.
Where is the Calla lily grown?
The flower of the Calla lily is 8 feet high and 12 feet wide. It is grown in Sumatra.
How were lawns cut before the advent of lawn mowers?
Prior to the invention of lawn mowers, lawns were cut with scythes, but this operation was ineffective unless the lawn was wet. The sale of lawn mowers got a great boost when lawn tennis came into vogue in England in 1870.
How gilded are French youth?
The French phrase jeunesse dorée, which refers to wealthy, stylish, sophisticated people, translates literally to “gilded youth.”
How can you clean tarnished pots?
To clean tarnished copper bottoms of pots and pans, spread a little ketchup onto the bottom. Let it sit for about one minute. Wipe it clean and rinse.
Where is the world's largest badminton shuttle?
The biggest badminton shuttle in the world can be found on the lawns of the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum, in Kansas City -- 48 times larger than the real thing at 18 feet tall and weighing 5,000 pounds.
Which country consumes the most wine?
About 93 percent of households in Denmark consume wine, the highest consumption of all countries. French homes follow with about 85 percent.
Who were the first men in black?
Sixty-three years before Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith co-starred in the box office sci-fi smash Men in Black, the Three Stooges starred in a 19-minute comedy short also titled Men in Black (1934). Unlike the 1997 film, the goofy trio of Moe, Larry, and Curly were inept doctors at a hospital
Where is Tony not Tony?
Tony the Tiger, cartoon mascot of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes since the early 1950s, was called "Tom-Tom the Tiger" in the island nation of Grenada.
What is the best way to throw a Pringles lid?
The established throwing technique is to hold the lid between the thumb and middle finger, starting with your arm in a backhand throwing position, held at just above waist height. A flick of the wrist is critical when releasing the lid, to achieve sufficient spin. As Pringles lids require much more spin than frisbees to maintain stability, ...Read more
What principles does SCROOGE stand for?
An organization called SCROOGE was formed in 1979 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The acronym stands for the "Society to Curtail Ridiculous, Outrageous and Ostentatious Gift Exchanges."
How do honeybees navigate?
Honeybees navigate using the sun as a compass, even when it is hidden behind clouds - they find it via the polarization of ultraviolet light from areas of blue sky.
Does the Green Man have a wife, or any pets?
Leafy face architectural ornamentations are almost always male: green women are rare. However, green cats, lions and demons are also found. On gravestones and other memorials, human skulls are sometimes shown sprouting grape vines or other vegetation, presumably as a symbol of resurrection.
What does spyware do?
Spyware is a type of program that watches what users do with their computer and then sends that information over the internet. Spyware can collect many different types of information about a user. More benign programs can attempt to track what types of websites a user visits and send this information to an advertisement agency. More malicious ...Read more
How do dolpins sleep?
Dolphins swim in circles while they sleep with the eye on the outside of the circle open to keep watch for predators. After a certain amount of time, they reverse and swim in the opposite direction with the opposite eye open.
