Odd factoids

[classic33]

Well, as it turns out, it's true!

A recent study conducted at the University of Dresden found that both men and women are naturally attracted to those with a different human leukocyte antigen (HLA complex) — basically a genetic blueprint — than their own.

 

[Llankey43]

Men can read smaller print than women, but women can hear better.

There are over 10,000 varieties of tomato.

 

[Drago]

Northampton was twinned with Dresden two days after the latter was firebombed. The resemblance and the time was astonishing. Even today Northampton bears a strong resemblance to post firestorm dresden.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Northampton was twinned with Dresden two days after the latter was firebombed. The resemblance and the time was astonishing. Even today Northampton bears a strong resemblance to post firestorm Dresden, but without the charm of the latter. Lovely council offices, mind.

EFA

 

[Seevio]

The US 2nd amendment was originally intended to safeguard the right of American citizens to wear t-shirts.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The name “August” was given by Roman emperor August, in 8BC. Until then, the Romans called August “Sextilis” meaning the sixth month of their calendar. Augusts claimed this month his own because most of his victories occurred during August. Many other versions of the name designate this month as Harvest Month.

There you have it, we're not halfway through the year yet.

Augustus ensured August had 31 days as he wanted everyone to know that he was as important as Julius after whom July is named and also 31 days.

They are the only two consecutive months of 31 days in a calendar year.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Northampton was twinned with Dresden two days after the latter was firebombed. The resemblance and the time was astonishing. Even today Northampton bears a strong resemblance to post firestorm dresden.

Northampton drawn on a map has an astonishing resemblance to an exploded German sausage.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

October was named after 8 chaps failed in their attempts during Stoptober. (No one else tried this)

 

[Bonefish Blues]

In an astonishing coincidence, they were all called Mo, and went on to found that international bestseller, Movember, which has also been made into the eponymous stage show - 8 Guys Named Mo.

 

[Drago]

Oh little Mo I love you so,
Especially in your nightie,
As the moonlight flits,
Across your ****,
Oh Jesus Christ almighty.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Blue tits in the garden is a sign of a cold winter

 

[classic33]

In York, excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow. Within the City Walls.

To allow safe passage to/from London, the railway station was purposly built within sight, and range, but outside the City Walls.

This has led to a few "misunderstandings/mis-interpretaions" of where a Scotsman can legally be shot.


https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/in_york_it_is_perfectly_legal_to?unfold=1#incoming-251653

 

[Ming the Merciless]

T shirts were invented at the Boston tea party. The were originally worn as formal attire at such partys.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Inside the walls of York is a pub for every day of the year

 

[bruce1530]

Walls of York invented the Choc Ice.