Fun Facts – 20 May 2015

– In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his 

wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have 'the rule of thumb.' 

– Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden'.. …

 And thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language. 

– The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone. 

– Coca-Cola was originally green .. 

– It is impossible to lick your elbow. 

– The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $10,120.00 

– The first novel ever written on a typewriter was Tom Sawyer. 

– Each King in a deck of playing cards represents a great King from history: 

 Spades – King David

 Hearts – Charlemagne

 Clubs -Alexander, the Great

 Diamonds – Julius Caesar   

– If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.

 If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died because of wounds received in battle.

 If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. 

– What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers have in common?

  All were invented by women. 

– What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

  Honey