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CHS_CG
07-26-2006, 01:46 PM
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.

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury.

It is impossible to lick your elbow.


The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)


The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%


111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?

A. One thousand


Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?

A. All were invented by women.

Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?

A. Father's Day

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."


At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!

Old Tiger
07-26-2006, 01:48 PM
Originally posted by CHS_CG
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury.

That is a no brainer...our money is in circulation and monopoly money isn't

Adidas410s
07-26-2006, 01:51 PM
Originally posted by CHS_CG
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury.

Thank God for this. If it was the other way around...the American dollar could end up with the worth of Monopoly money! :(

DaHop72
07-26-2006, 01:55 PM
Originally posted by CHS_CG



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.

Some days it's golf, other days it's FLOG.:mad: