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Your Random Fact Site Propagates some Incorrect Information, or Myths.
The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.
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See Here. http://www.snopes.com/autos/law/airstrip.asp
[FONT=Century Gothic,Technical,Tempus Sans ITC,Gaze,Kids,Comic Sans MS,Verdana]Police dogs are trained to react to commands in a foreign language; commonly German but more recently Hungarian. [/FONT]
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Many people think this is true, but speaking to a Police Dog Trainer for the State of Oregon, I learned about this. There have been Trainers and Handlers that have done this. The Most common reason is to prevent the perps or a bystanders from giving a command.
The Police Trainer I spoke to says, Its easy to train the dog to react in German or another language, Its the Police Officer who you will have the most trouble with. So He trains dogs in English. But To prevent the Perp from giving a command the dog is trained to only respond to its handler. I saw this my very own.
The Police Dog and Handler that was there. The Handler Gave a Command and the Dog Followed. The Dog was then "released" for his sit command. I was then informed to instruct the dog to sit. I gave the command, Multiple times, the dog would not listen to me. The Handler then said "sit" and the dog sat.
[FONT=Century Gothic,Technical,Tempus Sans ITC,Gaze,Kids,Comic Sans MS,Verdana]Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet (2 m) away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.[/FONT]
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The Television Show Mythbusters covered this in the early seasons. They found that no matter where you kept the toothbrush, on the toliet on the sink, in another room, you will get the same amount of bactria. This bacterial amount, however, is a safe amount and not harmfull.
So Dentist may recommend this, but there is no scientific reason to do so.
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More from the dentist......
I still cannot verify this information, hopefully someone can!

I know I only used those that
-Make sense
-Can be confirmed
Most of these seemed improbable AND I need 375 facts.

Ok, I think I've found some official stats:

TheChampJT said:
Ok, I think I've found some official stats:
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OMG another GraphJam fan???
Dave

Annoying Use Of The Vuvuzela Throughout History: A Video Retrospective
Here
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HAHAHAHAHAHA that is hilarious!!

lol, that is outstanding. I spit out my food when the moon one came around hahahaha

Most ever users online!!
Most users ever online was 11,980, Today at 10:31 AM!!

orb3000 said:
Most users ever online was 11,980, Today at 10:31 AM!!
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WOOT! We beat the June 29th record!!!! I can now officially say, I was online at that time....

they were averywhere but here

M_T_M said:
they were averywhere but here
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You mean..... "them".......!?!?!?!

no you fool *wink, wink* I meant that there was almost no activity here today

M_T_M said:
no you fool *wink, wink* I meant that there was almost no activity here today
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You mean......... G1 killed the thread so everyone (the "clan") left......?!?!?!!?!?!?

Random fact:
Dolphins are just gay sharks....
(I miss glee...)

Random fact
In Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies.

A turtle can breath through its butt.

Apartment Pets

I'm thinking of getting a pet for my apartment, but I'm not sure what to get - I don't want a Dog or Cat because I wont be there most of the day as this will be unfair but i'm open for suggestions.

Get a golden fish

ilMessia said:
Get a golden fish
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I've had fish before (bad experience), but I was thinking something unusual

I recomend you
A URON!!!!!
see this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BHQ_IyObUo
are nice pets, funny and dont need anykind of special and large bed... they only needs a basket hanging on the wall or hanging from the top but with a rope to the floor.
dont eats too much and are clean!... a lil expensive... less than a finest dog.

well,
i suggest you get a sheep, quite unusual, but i like sheep a lot.

Hamster low maintenance or even better a tamagotchi

stylez said:
or even better a tamagotchi
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Lol!!

samy.3660 said:
well,
i suggest you get a sheep, quite unusual, but i like sheep a lot.
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HAHAHAHA a sheep!!!???
I think its better to have sheeps as chairs... not as pets in a tiny appartment.
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snakes or lizards are reptiles
unusual aswell
and remember cats are self sufficient, theyll pretty much look after themselves
what happened to ur fish did she split and take u for half

well im in a 2 bedroom apt with my girl and our 3 yr old daughter
we have a hamster and a fish tank with some fresh water fish.
Very low maintenance and very inexpensive to keep up with, especially the hamster.

Get a canary. Nothing beats that (except a cat, but you don't want one lol).

Get a girl friend But be ready to spend big bucks

galaxys said:
Get a girl friend But be ready to spend big bucks
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Already did that, but my wife said we couldn't keep it.

Get a raccoon or better yet a skunk
Your never going to be facing any problems with thieves breaking into your apartment

galaxys said:
Get a girl friend But be ready to spend big bucks
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got a fience, and she is very high maintenance ha ha
-PiLoT- said:
what happened to ur fish did she split and take u for half
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Ha Ha - no the tank split and flooded my room, parents wern't happy

denco7 said:
Already did that, but my wife said we couldn't keep it.
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LOL
What about a parrot?

denco7 said:
already did that, but my wife said we couldn't keep it. :d
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fracking rofl

denco7 said:
Already did that, but my wife said we couldn't keep it.
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NO WAY!!! =p
LOL​
you dont want a pet piss on your car!! like this xtrange cute little pusycat

"URON" and other weasel types smell a lot at least if they're male
my brother had one my gf could not even enter his flat because of the sickly sweet smell it had
a CHINCHILLA could work as they are night animals so it's best for them to sleep during the day and when you're away at that point you can hang and chill in the evening
they do have pretty strict diets though

Get a tortoise!
Low maintenance, and just awesome!
(BTW, that's the family tortoise, not just some random one)

What is your city's trademark food?

So, wherever you are, what is that area known for food? What's their "specialty"?
I'm from the Rochester area...
Rochester: garbage plates - highly overrated "plate" consisting of two meats (hamburgers, hotdogs or sausages) over mac salad, homefries and covered in ketchup, mustard and sometimes meaty hot sauce.
Western NY: salt potatoes - the incredibly simple way of boiling potatoes and coating them in butter with salt (why this is special is beyond me)

I wouldn't say here in Pasadena, TX that we have one particular food, more of one particular type. We are overpopulated with Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants, and that is completely fine with me.

Boston Baked Beans and Boston Creme Pie, and nothing like lobster, steamed clams and and corn on the cob, during a clambake on the beach on Cape Cod.

Oakcakes from Stoke-on-Trent!
Lived here 10 years now, before I moved here I had never heard of them before!!

Egg waffles from Hong Kong...

I think for Newcastle (upon Tyne, the REAL Newcastle) it would have to be Greggs pasties.

MalekoUK said:
Oakcakes from Stoke-on-Trent!
Lived here 10 years now, before I moved here I had never heard of them before!!
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mitch1974 said:
I think for Newcastle (upon Tyne, the REAL Newcastle) it would have to be Greggs pasties.
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Wow, I have no idea what either of those are! Care you explain?

rorytmeadows said:
Wow, I have no idea what either of those are! Care you explain?
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Oatcakes: http://www.staffordshireoatcakes.com/

MalekoUK said:
Oatcakes: http://www.staffordshireoatcakes.com/
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weird
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Ben la Bédaine, the best poutine there is. Yes, I'm Canadian.

N1c0_ds said:
Ben la Bédaine, the best poutine there is. Yes, I'm Canadian.
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So that means you took about 30 minutes to make that post?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FEW5mh7iAI

Dog's & Beer Well maybe a lot more choices from this International cusine

galaxys said:
Dog's & Beer Well maybe a lot more choices from this International cusine
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I'd say Vegas is the land of buffets!

galaxys said:
Dog's & Beer Well maybe a lot more choices from this International cusine
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You may want to clarify that, saying dogs makes you sound Korean.

Take one of these gooey Chocolate bars
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Cover it in batter and deep fry it
http://www.aboutaberdeen.com/deep_fried_mars_bar.php
Think of it as a sort of, heart attack on a plate.
Mike

There're many trademark food of Turkish kitchen but here're the most populars. If you haven't tried one of those before, try it. You'll love it if you like cow meat
Turkish Doner
Adana kebab
Iskender kebab

Coatepec, Veracruz, México
Here 2 examples of our traditional cuisine
River fish (Trucha)
Mole, Flautas, Guacamole and Tamales.

Wouldn't say its a trademark of Belfast, but Ulster Fry, Champ, Dulse , Irish stew, Bacon soda & Lough Neagh eel would all be traditional dishes from Ireland/Northern Ireland

Boiled Crawfish!

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Where is the "I can care less" option?

jaszek said:
Where is the "I can care less" option?
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+1

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What if we like HandEgg but just not the Giants or the Patriots..??
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jaszek said:
Where is the "I can care less" option?
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I think you mean "I couldn't care less"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=I could care less

Giants! History will repeat itself.
Sent from my SGH-I777

ninrocket said:
If you could care less than just save it and go post somewhere else. This is obviously a post for people that like football. If you don't...fine...but don't clutter the thread.
Peace.
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Well believe it or not, on XDA I am allowed to post in whatever thread I want, and if it means you get butthurt let it be.
Also what is the whole point with hand egg? In the play offs they only play one game with each team. It should be like hockey where you actually need skill and determination, and not just luck, since you have to win at least 4 games with one team before you can go to the next round.
the_scotsman said:
I think you mean "I couldn't care less"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=I could care less
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I couldn't care less what you think about my grammar.
:>

Wait, the championship only has one game?

iynfynity said:
Wait, the championship only has one game?
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Yep. They have like 8 teams play in the play offs. So there are 4 games first round, then you have 4 teams left, 2 games, and then the super bowl. Maybe you have a bit more teams at the beginning. In hockey you have 7 games between the teams before going to the next round.

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All hail the New York Giants!

i say new orleans saints oh wait thats next year

Don't feel like quoting on my phone. Physical...with 20 kilos of protection. Not sure if you ever played rugby. I had a hard time standing straight for 2 days. And hockey is just as if not more physical. Getting slammed by a 200+ pound guy against a wall is worse than the same hit without a wall. Trust me.
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Even though I wanted the 49ers to win, I'll take the Giants over the Patriots anyday

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Giants all the way!
And Since im from Montréal, I'll also have a look at the hockey game in the afternoon!

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ninrocket said:
How's it going neighbor. It's been a while since I was in Montreal. Probably about 7 years ago. Nice place.
There used to be a street downtown where everyone would go party. I don't know if they still do it or not. 7 years ago it was considered to be one of the biggest party places in the world. I can't remember the name of the street?
I do remember people parking their cars in the middle of the street on Saturday because the street was so crowded with all the party goers that you couldn't drive down it anyway.
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Hey! There are many streets like that in Montreal! Lol!
Let's see: Sainte-Catherine Street ? Maybe Crescent Street?

ninrocket said:
I'm laughing at this. You are comparing your one day of rugby to a pro NFL player. Hilarious.
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He made a point that hockey is clearly a tougher sport too. And it is. Football-play for 10 seconds then stop. Repeat. Hockey-play 3 periods of checking, falling, fights, pucks hittig you, falling on ice (hurts)
-My life is a shooting range, people never change-

Things You Should Never Do... or it seemed like a good idea.

Use strawberry yogurt as coffee creamer... verified by blackhawk.
It's nasty, sour and chunky

Get yourself some dry non-fat milk. It will last forever and better than that white latex paint residue called "Coffemate".

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That last rep is a...

Engage a gunship crew...

Watch TV.
Sixty years ago TV was fun to watch, even the advertisements.

Putting a cat on a leash then ignoring his distress. And always keep your legs together
Presenting Pinky the cat...

Woke Disney princess in full defensive mode.

Damn they are tough on crime in NYNY

Trains, you can beat them? Yes, well...
Lawyer survives due to having more wherewithal...
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Because of their size to the untrained eye a train appears to be going slower than it actually is. 8 or 9 out of 10 make this deadly error. You gauge a train's speed by stationary objects around it's path of travel. Telegraph poles or electric poles are convenient reference points. Error on the side of caution. Beware of the 2 or more trains at once on different tracks, the one you can't see can still kill you.
Don't trip on the tracks, ties or gravel holes as this can be a deadly mistake even with no train. The rails will break bones if you fall on them... always assume a train is coming. I've walked many miles on active lines starting at 6yo, still here.

Mister Rogers counts EVs
One EV
Two EV
Many EV's

There are differing versions of this story but in the end anything is possible...
Helene Gillet

Driver pits their own car... nothing quit like West Texas stupid.

"Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time..."
Famous last words.

V0latyle said:
"Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time..."
Famous last words.
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Oh the irony and timing. Little did he know they had their own jesus nut that had broke loose.
“Hey, you’re hanging by that bolt, you know,” said Land.

blackhawk said:
Oh the irony and timing. Little did he know they had their own jesus nut that had broke loose.
“Hey, you’re hanging by that bolt, you know,” said Land.
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Reminds me of Alaska 261.

Smoking in no smoking areas...
"At the hospitable mansion where I am a guest, I have to smoke surreptitiously when all are in bed, to save my reputation, and then draw suspicion upon the cat when the family detect the unfamiliar odor. I never was so absurdly proper in the broad light of day in my life ... so far, I am safe; but I am sorry to say that the cat has lost caste." (Letter to the Alta California, January 25, 1868) Mark Twain

The only time I worked with sharp stuff and no gloves.
One phalanges (phalanx?) less.

CassanRoz said:
The only time I worked with sharp stuff and no gloves.
One phalanges (phalanx?) less.
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Lee Van Cleef

blackhawk said:
Lee Van Cleef
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One phalanges (phalanx?) less.
Wish with loosing the phalanx I would have get his good looking . Didn't.
Pic from the three-way duel at the end of The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, am I right? Great movie.