Monday, April 21, 2008

Very interesting stuff

Something you might find in the Aldermanic Newsletter for this month.
---In the 1400’s a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have ‘the rule of thumb’.
---Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled ‘Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden’…and thus the word GOLF entered into the English Language.
---Everyday more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
---Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
---Coca-Cola was originally green.
---It is impossible to lick your elbow.
---The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska.
---The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this…)
---The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
---The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $16,400.
I had no idea Coca-Cola used to be green. I would expect to be drinking green apple soda if it was green. Talk about going retro. Interesting facts yes.

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