Topic: Amazing Facts

[Clive]

The first person killed by a car in America was Henry Hale Bliss (1830-1899) in 1899. He was leaving a streetcar in New York City when an electric powered taxicab hit him and crushed his head and chest.

Yes, there is a word in English meaning "shapely buttocks." That word is "callipygian." It is from the Greek "kallipygos," meaning kallos (beauty) + pyge (buttocks).

Killing a bald eagle is a federal offence, with a penalty of up to $250,000 in fines and 2 years in prison.

During WW II, Stalin ordered Red Army officers to execute deserters and troops who ran from battle. Between 1941 and 1942 alone, more than 150,000 soldiers were shot.

Drinking or smoking can lead to erectile dysfunction.   

[Simon]

The first person killed by a car in America was Henry Hale Bliss (1830-1899) in 1899. He was leaving a streetcar in New York City when an electric powered taxicab hit him and crushed his head and chest.

I knew no good would come of electric cars.

[Clive]

   Hear Hear! 

[Den]

Ok Ok, I have to ask. WHY IS THIS IN THE LAUGHTER ZONE?   

[Simon]

I wondered when you'd notice.   

[Clive]

   Who is responsible for this?  I demand to know.   

[Simon]

Yet another sign of impending senility. 

[Clive]

Impending?  I think it's already here!   

[Simon]

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