The Random Fun Facts Thread

[Beakerfan]

It's against the law for schools to be bi-lingual in California. So much for supporting diversity

 

[Gelfling Girl]

Green Eggs and Ham was written when Dr. Seuss was challenged by his editor to write a book using 50 different words.

http://www.sporcle.com/games/greeneggsham.php

 

[unclematt]

For every 5lbs of weight you lose, you take 75lbs of pressure off your knees.

 

[Gelfling Girl]

Charlie Chaplin once lost a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest.

 

[APRena]

If you yelled for eight years, seven months, and six days straight you would have produced enough energy to heat a cup of coffee.

Maine is the toothpick capital of the world.

A group of frogs is called an army.

 

[unclematt]

My middle name is Brian and I was named after Brian Picolo. Anyone know who Brian Picolo is?

 

[APRena]

My middle name is Brian and I was named after Brian Picolo. Anyone know who Brian Picolo is?

Played for the Bears in the 70s I think...

 

[unclematt]

Played for the Bears in the 70s I think...

Very good. Passed away of cancer. The movie Brian's Song is based on his life.

 

[Gelfling Girl]

A second-hand coat purchased for Professor Marvel's costume in The Wizard of Oz was later discovered to have been owned by L. Frank Baum.

 

[APRena]

Very good. Passed away of cancer. The movie Brian's Song is based on his life.

That sucks. I just know that because I'm obligated to know things about the Bears (See location.)