Re: Did you know? - Page 8

perksie · ‎06-03-2013

In 1881, US humour magazine Puck published the world's first emoticons. pic.twitter.com/G4z9ZpFEuZ

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jonsie · ‎12-11-2013

I had a dog that could produce toxics you couldn't imagine

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Toby · ‎12-11-2013

As do I. She makes a smell and then leaves the room. Cant say I blame her haha.

My 2 labs

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perksie · ‎12-11-2013

They must keep you busy Toby.

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Toby · ‎12-11-2013

More than you know!

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perksie · ‎13-11-2013

The QI Elves ‏@qikipedia

The Ouija board was “proven” to work at the US Patent Office before its patent was granted in 1891.

Seriously?

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perksie · ‎19-11-2013

Brewer Freddy Heineken was abducted in 1983; he was saved when the kidnappers ordered Chinese takeaway, thus disclosing their location

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perksie · ‎26-11-2013

The largest antique to pass through US Customs was in 1968, it was London Bridge.

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perksie · ‎04-01-2014

The Thames Barrier was closed 4 times in the '80s

35 times in '90s

80 times since 2000.

It's been closed 4 times in recent days.

I hope everyone in the lower areas there has good welly boots!

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perksie · ‎06-04-2015

Apparently the term "daylight robbery" comes from the fact windows were taxed for many years: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_tax

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jonsie · ‎06-04-2015

@perksie wrote:
Apparently the term "daylight robbery" comes from the fact windows were taxed for many years: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_tax

Now that's something completely different from what I always thought. In the words of Mr Spock, "Fascinating!":smileyhappy:

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