I'll say Crap.
Fact or Crap Trivia (2016)
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FACT
A mosquito will suck 0.00001 of a U.S. pint; a human body has 10 U.S. pints of blood = 1,000,000 mosquitoes. However, a loss of four U.S. pints of blood without a transfusion would result in death. That sucks!
A mosquito will suck 0.00001 of a U.S. pint; a human body has 10 U.S. pints of blood = 1,000,000 mosquitoes. However, a loss of four U.S. pints of blood without a transfusion would result in death. That sucks!
Friday, April 8, 2016
The word "run" in the English language has the most definitions.
The word "run" in the English language has the most definitions.
CRAP
The word "run" has 396 definitions, but get set to set the record straight; the word "set" currently sets the record with 464 definitions.
The word "run" has 396 definitions, but get set to set the record straight; the word "set" currently sets the record with 464 definitions.
Monday, April 11, 2016
The word "testify" comes from the fact that Roman men would swear to the truth on their testicles.
The word "testify" comes from the fact that Roman men would swear to the truth on their testicles.
FACT! :ssb4pacman:
CRAP
The Latin word for "a witness" is testis, which means the number three, because the Romans regarded a witness as a trusted third party, one who stands aside from the dispute.
The Latin word for "a witness" is testis, which means the number three, because the Romans regarded a witness as a trusted third party, one who stands aside from the dispute.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The shell of a cashew nut is toxic, which is why it is never sold to the public in its shell.
The shell of a cashew nut is toxic, which is why it is never sold to the public in its shell.
FACT
The cashew is not even a nut; it is the seed of the cashew apple. There's the kernel of truth!
The cashew is not even a nut; it is the seed of the cashew apple. There's the kernel of truth!
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
The original meaning of the word "nice" was stupid or fool.
The original meaning of the word "nice" was stupid or fool.
FACT
In Spanish, it still does: necio.
In Spanish, it still does: necio.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
None of the names of the 50 U.S. states can be typed on a single row of a standard QWERTY keyboard.
None of the names of the 50 U.S. states can be typed on a single row of a standard QWERTY keyboard.
Crap
One that can is "Alaska." (all in the middle row)
Might be a fact, I don't know much about it.
CRAP
Good thing we have Siri, Alaska.
Good thing we have Siri, Alaska.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear that a spider will crawl up your butt.
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear that a spider will crawl up your butt.
Mierda.
That could just be a made up word but I'm going with Fact.
CRAP
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Here comes the PB&J ... be afraid, be very afraid!
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Here comes the PB&J ... be afraid, be very afraid!
Monday, April 18, 2016
The test for a fully ripened cranberry is it can be dribbled like a basketball.
The test for a fully ripened cranberry is it can be dribbled like a basketball.
FACT
Known as the "bounce test," there is no truth to the rumor Michael Jordan worked testing cranberries during his summer vacation in high school.
Known as the "bounce test," there is no truth to the rumor Michael Jordan worked testing cranberries during his summer vacation in high school.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
In 1976, the Irish Government publicly advertised to fill the newly created position of Equal Pay Enforcement Officer, an advertisement which included different (and unequal) salaries for men and women for the position.
In 1976, the Irish Government publicly advertised to fill the newly created position of Equal Pay Enforcement Officer, an advertisement which included different (and unequal) salaries for men and women for the position.
Crap, men and women were treated equal.
FACT
Obviously they need that Equal Pay Enforcement Officer!
Obviously they need that Equal Pay Enforcement Officer!
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Celebriphilia is the urge to be brainy.
Celebriphilia is the urge to be brainy.
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