You gotta be joking

[Doodoo]

The CIA wanted to demoralize Soviet troops by air-dropping extra-large American condoms labeled “medium.”
How else are you going to broadcast your country's anatomical superiority? This one never made it past the initial (likely giggle-filled) planning stages, but that's probably for the best.

American know-how

[Doodoo]

Thanksgiving aint cheap in Canada

A new report from the Agri-Foods Analytic Lab at Dalhousie University finds turkey prices have increased, per-kilogram, by an average of 15 to 16 per cent compared to last year. Potatoes are up 22 per cent and frozen corn is up six per cent. The price of bread in general has increased 13 per cent.

METRO
A fresh Butterball turkey sold at a Metro store cost $4.49 per pound. Or 12 pound turkey at 4.49 equals $53.88 plus tax

[Doodoo]

Who Chooses Hurricane and Tropical Storm Names?

It's not the National Weather Service, but the World Meteorological Organization that gives hurricanes and tropical storms short, simple names. Since the early 1950s, the WMO has coordinated with the National Hurricane Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to put a proper name to every tropical cyclone.

[Doodoo]

The History of Octoberfest starting in 1811
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest

2023
security confiscated 115,600 Maßkrüges (beer steins) from sticky-fingered souvenir seekers

the ambulance station dealt with 7,620 patients

An estimated 7.2 million people attended the world’s largest celebration of beer from September 16th to October 3, 2023, the highest level of attendance ever.

[Doodoo]

1) Confusion over American independence

When asked what country the US gained independence from, 76% responded Great Britain, 2% said France, 3% mentioned countries such as Russia, China, and Mexico, and 19% were unsure

2)Devil possessions

In a Gallup poll, 42% of Americans admitted they believe that "people on this Earth are sometimes possessed by the devil."

3)Global warming is a hoax

In a survey conducted by Public Policy Polling, 37% responded that they believed global warming is not real and another 12% said they weren't sure.

4) The earth is flat

According to Forbes, nearly one-third of millennials are "flat-earthers."


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/th ... 8#image=15

[Doodoo]

"According to Dr Daryl Gioffre, who created the AlkaMind diet, bananas are actually harmful to eat as a breakfast substitute..."
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/nutrit ... 03#image=2

[Doodoo]

In Toronto, don’t climb a tree
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Despite a plethora of pretty parks, it’s illegal to climb a tree in Canada’s largest city. So next time Toronto tempts you to scale its stately oaks and pines, take a pass and be satisfied with a photo instead. You’ll avoid the risk of a hefty fine.

In Finland, don’t drive without headlights, even under the midnight sun
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The northernmost reaches of Finland get sun around the clock during the longest days of the year, when you hardly need your headlights on to drive at night. But turning them off is illegal, even during the days of the midnight sun in the blissful Finnish summer. In Finland, the driving rule is lights on, all the time.

In Jamaica, don’t wear camouflage
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Only uniformed police are allowed to wear camouflage in Jamaica and several other Caribbean countries, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. That means even wearing a wetsuit with a military motif is strictly banned.

In Spain, don’t drive with flip-flops
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Because they can get caught in the pedals and lead to an accident, driving a car in your flip-flops is always a hare-brained idea. And in Spain, doing so—and going barefoot too—can earn you a hefty, on-the-spot fine of several hundred euros. Better to wear closed-toed shoes and put that money toward some tasty Spanish meals instead.

[semperfiguy]

In Toronto, don’t climb a tree
©Shutterstock
Despite a plethora of pretty parks, it’s illegal to climb a tree in Canada’s largest city. So next time Toronto tempts you to scale its stately oaks and pines, take a pass and be satisfied with a photo instead. You’ll avoid the risk of a hefty fine.

In Finland, don’t drive without headlights, even under the midnight sun
©Shutterstock
The northernmost reaches of Finland get sun around the clock during the longest days of the year, when you hardly need your headlights on to drive at night. But turning them off is illegal, even during the days of the midnight sun in the blissful Finnish summer. In Finland, the driving rule is lights on, all the time.

In Jamaica, don’t wear camouflage
©Shutterstock
Only uniformed police are allowed to wear camouflage in Jamaica and several other Caribbean countries, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. That means even wearing a wetsuit with a military motif is strictly banned.

In Spain, don’t drive with flip-flops
©Shutterstock
Because they can get caught in the pedals and lead to an accident, driving a car in your flip-flops is always a hare-brained idea. And in Spain, doing so—and going barefoot too—can earn you a hefty, on-the-spot fine of several hundred euros. Better to wear closed-toed shoes and put that money toward some tasty Spanish meals instead.

I can't disagree with the last one about wearing flip-flops and driving. I find it nearly impossible to do so and drive safely. The foot needs unobstructed transition from gas to break pedal in situations where split-second timing is required to avoid collisions. In such cases the foot is naturally focused on trying to keep the flip-flop on the foot, and that interferes with judgement and reflex. I contend that many accidents in Thailand can be avoided if drivers will use properly fitted shoes for driving. I know people who take the right foot flip-flop off and drive half barefooted, but then you run the risk of the flip-flop finding its way up under the gas or break pedal and setting you up for an accident.

In my estimation, wearing flip-flops is never a good idea unless they are simply used in the shower to keep from slipping. If you wear them outside for normal footwear, they offer very little protection for the feet, and trying to navigate the local sidewalks can be as dangerous as walking through a mine field. And, more importantly, God forbid that you ever find yourself in a situation that requires you to RUN to get out of danger's way. Flip-flops can be a death sentence in many instances. Besides that, they make one look like a poor whimp of a man!

[Laan Yaa Mo]

In Toronto, don’t climb a tree
©Shutterstock
Despite a plethora of pretty parks, it’s illegal to climb a tree in Canada’s largest city. So next time Toronto tempts you to scale its stately oaks and pines, take a pass and be satisfied with a photo instead. You’ll avoid the risk of a hefty fine.

Sorry to prove you wrong again, Doodoo, but you got your facts wrong about Toronto. Don't climb trees in Toronto parks. You can climb them anywhere else if you wish such as your backyard, or a field.

An obscure part of the Toronto Municipal Code states that, “No person shall in a park, unless authorized by permit, climb, move or remove the whole or any part of a tree, rock, boulder rock face or remove soil, sand or wood.”

Looks like the kid is in a park so he shouldn't be tree-climbing there.

[tamada]

...
4) The earth is flat

Timely reminder thanks!

I'll be at Col's Car Spa & Beers next Friday (weather permitting).

[Doodoo]

LOLO
You are nearly always trying to say I am wrong .
As I have told you and others these are not MY facts If you read as I have told you before this comes from a LINK @Shutterstock so give them a shout

[Doodoo]

Cucumber is 96.5% water
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Cucumber makes the perfect guilt-free snack, as being so naturally high in water makes cucumber very low in calories too – it only has 14 calories per 100g (3.5oz). That's as long as you're not dunking it into creamy dips.

Vegetable oil is just as good as olive oil
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It turns out you don't have to spend a small fortune on olive oil to see health benefits. Products labelled vegetable oil are usually rapeseed oil (canola oil) which, like olive oil, is very high in monounsaturated fats that help to lower cholesterol levels. It's a much cheaper, but just as healthy, option for stir-frying or even putting into a salad dressing.

Only some countries sell refrigerated eggs
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American, Australian and Japanese egg producers wash and sanitise eggs, then spray them with oil and refigerate them. However, washing removes the natural protective barrier on the eggs that prevents bacteria from entering. In the UK, and across Europe, it’s actually illegal to wash grade A eggs. Not doing so keeps the natural protection in place, so they can be sold from the shelf rather than the fridge.

Tea bags were an accident
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According to the UK Tea and Infusions Association, New York tea merchant Thomas Sullivan started sending samples of tea to his customers in small silken bags in 1908. Rather than empty out the contents, people assumed the entire bag should be put in the pot. It was through this mistake that the tea bag was born.

[Doodoo]

Located in Indonesia, this lava burst so fast and in such high temperature it turns blue, and that’s not something you see everyday right? Blue Lava, or by it’s actual name Api Biru is caused when sulfur burns and it just gives the illusion of lava, it’s not really that. Despite what you think, and the name, it is just fulfur fire the looks like lava.

The wave can travel 500 miles without slowing down, this is a result of the Atlantic ocean and the Amazon river in Brazil meet. This is a crazy spot for surfers and while the water looks brown and dirty, seeing two ocean meet is a very strange thing in the world to witness.

In Antarctica iron oxide cause the outflowing water that resembles blood. Also known as ” blood falls ” and no, this is not real blood. although it looks very similar to blood of some large animal.

[Doodoo]

Australia Has More Than One Pink Lake (Many More!)

Pink Lakes Around the World
Australia isn't the sole proprietor of pink water bodies. From the shores of Lake Retba in Senegal to the sands surrounding the Salinas de Torrevieja in Spain and the stunning views of Pekelmeer on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, pink lakes sprinkle the globe.

You might even encounter some endangered James flamingos basking in the pinkish glow at certain lakes!

There's also a former "pink lake" in the Western Australian town of Esperance. However, it hasn't flaunted its pink hue for years and now sports a milky white shade.

It's not magic or fairy dust, but biology and chemistry playing their parts. Scientists have unraveled the pink mystery. The color comes from the unique blend of the microorganisms present.

[glalt]

1) Confusion over American independence

When asked what country the US gained independence from, 76% responded Great Britain, 2% said France, 3% mentioned countries such as Russia, China, and Mexico, and 19% were unsure

2)Devil possessions

In a Gallup poll, 42% of Americans admitted they believe that "people on this Earth are sometimes possessed by the devil."

3)Global warming is a hoax

In a survey conducted by Public Policy Polling, 37% responded that they believed global warming is not real and another 12% said they weren't sure.

4) The earth is flat

According to Forbes, nearly one-third of millennials are "flat-earthers."


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/th ... 8#image=15

I would guess that many of those opinions come from people who are not able or willing to pay off their student loans. I would also guess that those getting student never had any intention of paying the money back.

[Doodoo]

“Albert Einstein” is an anagram for “ten elite brains”

PEZ candy was invented to help smokers quit
The Austrian PEZ creator named the candies after the German word for peppermint (Pffefferminz). When they were introduced in 1927, they were round mints sold in tins, so you probably wouldn’t see a former chain smoker with a Mickey Mouse dispenser.

William McKinley was shot right after giving away his good-luck charm
President McKinley always wore a red carnation for good luck but sometimes gave it out as a memento. When greeting the crowd in 1901, he handed a 12-year-old girl, Myrtle, his the bloom off his lapel, saying “I must give this flower to another little flower.” Minutes later, he was fatally shot by a man in the crowd.

Abraham Lincoln turned down the chance to host elephants
In 1861, an individual of Siam offered to gift President Lincoln “several pairs of young male and female elephants,” which were indigenous to his country (today we know it as Thailand). The elephants could be bred to multiply, an individual suggested, and the herds could be used as “beasts of burden” that could work alongside the military during the Civil War. The president politely declined the offer, opting to use steam power instead of animal labor.

George Washington grew cannabis
Before you start thinking the nation’s first president was a stoner, you should know that George Washington grew hemp, not marijuana (they both belong to the cannabis family). He cultivated the hemp at his estate in Mount Vernon for industrial uses, like rope- and canvas-making. If you’re curious, here’s what a president’s handwriting reveals about them.

[Doodoo]

The 10 worst things about British people (according to British people)
1. Drinking too much - 42 per cent
2. Being ignorant of other cultures - 37 per cent
3. Complaining too much – 27 per cent
4. Being intolerant to other sections of society – 22 per cent
5. Being lazy – 19 per cent
6. Having bad eating habits – 18 per cent
7. Being too pessimistic – 17 per cent
8. Being rude – 14 per cent
9. Being too nationalistic – 11 per cent
10. Having bad teeth – 8 per cent

https://www.indy100.com/news/worst-thin ... ish-people

Take in unbeatable Alpine views on the world’s slowest train
The Glacier Express lets travellers soak up the stunning scenery between Zermatt and St. Moritz in Switzerland

https://www.timeout.com/news/take-in-un ... ain-012422

[Laan Yaa Mo]

George Washington grew cannabis
Before you start thinking the nation’s first president was a stoner, you should know that George Washington grew hemp, not marijuana (they both belong to the cannabis family). He cultivated the hemp at his estate in Mount Vernon for industrial uses, like rope- and canvas-making. If you’re curious, here’s what a president’s handwriting reveals about them.

Please help, what does a president's handwriting reveal about them, Doodoo? And, what exactly are 'them'? I trust you will provide a reliable source.

[Doodoo]

George was smokin a blunt when he was writing therefore the posting explains itself

[Doodoo]

Lamborghini Trattori, founded in 1948 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, is headquartered in Pieve di Cento, Italy and continues to produce tractors. Since 1973, Lamborghini Trattori has been a separate entity from the automobile manufacturer.

What is the largest car manufacturer in the world?

Nissan is part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, and in 2014, Nissan was the largest car manufacturer in North America. Additionally, in 2018, it was the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world. Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, producing around 400 million motorcycles by the end of 2019.

Vatican City: 0.27 Square Miles
Of these 17 small countries, Vatican City claims the title of the definitive smallest country in the world. It is mighty though, as it is perhaps the most influential in terms of religion: It serves as the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic church and home of the Pope. Vatican City, officially called The Holy See, is located within a walled area of the Italian capital city of Rome.

The small country officially came into existence in 1929 after the Lateran Treaty with Italy. Its government type is ecclesiastical and its chief of state is, actually, the Pope. Vatican City is not a member of the United Nations by its own choice.

It has a population of about 1,000 citizens, none of whom are native permanent residents.1 Many more commute into the country for work though.

Monaco: 0.77 Square Miles