A Japanese interpreter once translated a joke that Jimmy Carter delivered during a lecture as: “President Carter told a funny story. Everyone must laugh.”
A sailor who wishes to grow a beard in the Royal Navy has to submit a ‘permission…
A sailor who wishes to grow a beard in the Royal Navy has to submit a ‘permission to stop shaving’ form. He is then allowed two weeks to ‘grow a full set’ before he presents himself to the Master at Arms who will decide if his beard looks stupid or is respectably full enough to be permitted.
The Earth’s oceans absorb 25% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that…
The Earth’s oceans absorb 25% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released into the atmosphere every year. However, because of the increasing amounts of CO2 into the world’s atmosphere, the world’s oceans are slowly turning acidic.
In 1898, the United States government annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii despite…
In 1898, the United States government annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii despite protestation from Queen Liliuokalani.
US Army Master Sergeant Ernest R. Kouma was awarded the Medal of Honor in the…
US Army Master Sergeant Ernest R. Kouma was awarded the Medal of Honor in the Korean War for singlehandedly killing approximately 250 North Korean troops.
Those who believe in toilet gods hold that they can be appeased…
Those who believe in toilet gods hold that they can be appeased by praying, eating or offering rice, clearing one’s throat, or biting the toilet.
Bob Marley gave credit for “No Woman, No Cry” to Vincent Ford, a friend who ran…
Bob Marley gave credit for “No Woman, No Cry” to Vincent Ford, a friend who ran a soup kitchen, to ensure the royalty checks would keep it open.
The Red Hand is the symbol of Ulster because according to myth a boat…
The Red Hand is the symbol of Ulster because according to myth a boat race was held to determine the king – first to touch the shore wins the crown. One potential king saw he was losing, so cut off his hand (covering it red with blood) and threw it on the shore, thus winning the race.
A man broke out of jail because he was fed up with the loud rap music…
A man broke out of jail because he was fed up with the loud rap music being played ‘day and night’ on his wing.
A blind mom was told that her baby had died during birth. Doctors gave…
A blind mom was told that her baby had died during birth. Doctors gave the child, who was very much alive, to a new family.