Post something you learnt today thread

[LSD]

All about Boxing Day and when/how/why it is celebrated.

I also found out that tomorrow is Fruitcake Day. It says you're supposed to EAT them I was using mine as doorstop.

[snifferdog]

That a frozen toilet can lead to a boat sinking

[snifferdog]

That Moonchild by King Crimson and the M62 Song by Doves are very similar..

[ddebil]

That it is apparently 823 years since July had 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays...according to a random on FB.

However, it also happened in 2005.

[snifferdog]

Perhaps they're in some sort of parallel time/date continuum thingie?

[rosm]

That there is cafeine in paprika crisps.

[princessDungan74D]

Its very easy to clean the kitchen without so many kids or adults running through the kitchen while you clean.

[danielcaux]

Pre-columbian cultures made little gold relicas or airplane models that were aerodynamic and could fly if constructed with light materials. Rather strange.

[princessDungan74D]

I learnt that it is best to stay out of other peoples drama because its not worth it.

[snifferdog]

Not a bad thing to learn Libby. It really is better to stay out of these things.

[LSD]

Re-learnt that timing is everything.

This applies whether making purchases on Amazon, searching for plane fares, or finding The One. Good timing is everything. Grabbing the brass ring from the calliope isn't hopeless, but it certainly isn't easy if your timing is off.

[princessDungan74D]

never put a bottle of soda in your purse

[snifferdog]

..or drop a Mentos into a bottle of Coca Cola

[boo]

straightjackets come in red....whodathunkit?

[snifferdog]

The humble full stop . isn't called that everywhere.