Total Trivia

[smotherman]

1 out of 350,000 Americans get electrocuted in their life

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

Chocolate is good for the baby!

Scientists at Yale University have just published their research findings in the journal Epidemiology that shows eating chocolate during pregnancy can help pre-eclampsia.
It suggests women who eat chocolate at least five times a week are 40% less likely to develop the condition than those who consume it less than once a week.

Girls! The reasons to eat chocolate every day are building up

Another team of researchers revealed yesterday (Monday 28th April) that they are embarking on a year-long study to test chocolate's ability to stave off heart disease.

Where do I sign up? Free chocolate for a year! (All in the interest of science of course)

 

[fire_breeze]

Chocolate is good for the baby!

Scientists at Yale University have just published their research findings in the journal Epidemiology that shows eating chocolate during pregnancy can help pre-eclampsia.
It suggests women who eat chocolate at least five times a week are 40% less likely to develop the condition than those who consume it less than once a week.

Girls! The reasons to eat chocolate every day are building up

Another team of researchers revealed yesterday (Monday 28th April) that they are embarking on a year-long study to test chocolate's ability to stave off heart disease.

Where do I sign up? Free chocolate for a year! (All in the interest of science of course)

I forwarded the article to my (very pregnant) cousin...

 

[fire_breeze]

In New York State, it is still illegal to shoot a rabbit from a moving trolley car.

 

[fire_breeze]

In Riverside, California, there is an old law on the city's books which makes it illegal to kiss unless both people wipe their lips with rose water.

Hmmm....

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

Songs with female names...

------- K -------


Katey Be Mine : Tony Carey : 1985
Kathleen : Roachford : 1989
I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen : Slim Whitman : 1968
Kathy O : The Diamonds : 1958
Kathy's Song : Simon & Garfunkel : 1965
Katy Too : Johnny Cash : 1959
Kayleigh : Marillion : 1985
Keiko : Tokyo : 1982
Kelly : Del Shannon : 1963
Kelly : Wayne Gibson & The Dynamic Sounds : 1964

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

In Tennessee, you can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.

In Cleveland, it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.

Kansas law prohibits shooting rabbits from a motorboat.

Los Angeles law forbids hunting moths under a street light.

Atlanta makes it against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

 

[southerntierguy]

Doctors who spend at least three hours a week playing video games make about 37% fewer mistakes in laparoscopic surgery than surgeons who didn't play video games

Just curious, where did you find this information ?

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

I forwarded the article to my (very pregnant) cousin...

In that case my love I must inform you of all the details to hand, you must inform her of the other salient facts of the study.
(Half a story is sometimes worse than the full story)

The research also suggests that the chemical theobromine - which occurs naturally in chocolate, particularly dark chocolate - could be resposnsible for the protection.
The theobromine levels of infant cord blood of 2,291 pregnant women were tested. They found that women who consumed the most chocolate, and whose babies had the highest concentration of theobromine, were least likely to develop pre-eclampsia.

Pre-eclampsia leads to blood vessels in the placenta failing to develop, its causes are unknown but causes the deaths of 1,000 babies per year in the UK alone.

 

[CCaprice]

In that case my love I must inform you of all the details to hand, you must inform her of the other salient facts of the study.
(Half a story is sometimes worse than the full story)

The research also suggests that the chemical theobromine - which occurs naturally in chocolate, particularly dark chocolate - could be resposnsible for the protection.
The theobromine levels of infant cord blood of 2,291 pregnant women were tested. They found that women who consumed the most chocolate, and whose babies had the highest concentration of theobromine, were least likely to develop pre-eclampsia.

Pre-eclampsia leads to blood vessels in the placenta failing to develop, its causes are unknown but causes the deaths of 1,000 babies per year in the UK alone.

Alright! Evidence supporting MORE chocolate consumption

 

[CCaprice]

In Tennessee, you can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.

Kansas law prohibits shooting rabbits from a motorboat.

Los Angeles law forbids hunting moths under a street light.

Atlanta makes it against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

Do the lawmakers in these places ever walk outside, or know where specific animals hang out????

 

[ltnsfr007]

Alright! Evidence supporting MORE chocolate consumption

Here CC

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/ltnsfr/pralineheart.jpg

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

Do the lawmakers in these places ever walk outside, or know where specific animals hang out????

Nope

 

[CCaprice]

Here CC

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/ltnsfr/pralineheart.jpg

Thanks! Ya made my day!!!!

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

Phil Collins has just announced plans to retire (radio news 5 mins ago)

 

[CCaprice]

Phil Collins has just announced plans to retire (radio news 5 mins ago)

Was he still working?

 

[fire_breeze]

The mythical Scottish town of Brigadoon appears for one day every 100 years.

 

[fire_breeze]

For every person who prefers an aisle seat when flying, there are three who prefer windows.

Now why can I never find someone who prefers the window?

 

[fire_breeze]

In that case my love I must inform you of all the details to hand, you must inform her of the other salient facts of the study.
(Half a story is sometimes worse than the full story)

The research also suggests that the chemical theobromine - which occurs naturally in chocolate, particularly dark chocolate - could be resposnsible for the protection.
The theobromine levels of infant cord blood of 2,291 pregnant women were tested. They found that women who consumed the most chocolate, and whose babies had the highest concentration of theobromine, were least likely to develop pre-eclampsia.

Pre-eclampsia leads to blood vessels in the placenta failing to develop, its causes are unknown but causes the deaths of 1,000 babies per year in the UK alone.

I've translated and forwarded it to her. She told me that she sent her husband to fetch chocolate immediately. My good deed for the day is done!

 

[smotherman]

In Singapore, it is illegal to sell or own chewing gum.

 

[smotherman]

The majority of burglaries occur during the daytime when people are not home

 

[smotherman]

Approximately 100,000 people get married in Las Vegas each year.

 

[smotherman]

Five percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married.

 

[smotherman]

Families who do turn off the television during meals tend to eat healthier

 

[Gaia_Lorraine]

Song titles with female names...

-------- L ---------

Lalena : Deep Purple : 1969
Lalena : Donovan : 1968
Lana : Roy Orbison : 1966
Lara's Theme : From 'Doctor Zhivago' : 1966
Laticia : The Spectres : 1966
Laura : Woody Herman & His Orchestra : 1945
Laura Palmer's Theme : From 'Twin Peaks' (TV) : 1990
Laura - What's He Got That I Ain't Got? : Brook Benton : 1967
Laura - What's He Got That I Ain't Got? : Frankie Laine : 1967
Tell Laura I Love Her : Ray Peterson : 1960
Tell Laura I Love Her : Ricky Valance : 1960
I Cried At Laura's Wedding : Barbara Lynn : 1963
Laurie : Dickei Dee : 1965
What To Do With Laurie : Mike Clifford : 1962
Layla : Derek & The Dominoes : 1972
Layla : Eric Clapton : 1992
Sweet Leilani : Bing Crosby : 1935
Lili Marlene : Al Martino : 1968
Lili Marlene : Amanda Lear : 1979
Lily Maybelle : The Valentines : 1955
Don't Gild The Lily, Lily : Del Shannon : 1961
Pictures Of Lily : The Who : 1967
Linda : Buddy Clarke : 1946
Linda : Michael Cox : 1961
Linda : Jan & Dean : 1962
Linda Lu : Johnny Kidd & The Pirates : 1961
Linda Lu : Ray Sharpe : 1959
I Saw Linda Yesterday : Dickey Dee : 1962
I Saw Linda Yesterday : Doug Sheldon : 1963
Twistin' With Linda : The Isley Brothers : 1962
Lisa : Ferrante & Teicher : 1962
Lisa : Jeanne Black : 1960
Sad Lisa : Cat Stevens : 1970
Liviana's Intro : Joe Lynn Turner : 1995
Come Back Liza : Harry Belafonte : 1959
Lizzie Borden : Chad Mitchell Trio : 1962
Dizzy Miss Lizzy : Larry Williams : 1958
Lola : The Kinks : 1970
Whatever Lola Wants : Sarah Vaughan : 1955
Lolita Ya-Ya : The Ventures : 1962
Sweet Lolita : Ian Gillan : 1991
Lorelei : Ella Fitzgerald : 1963
Lorelei : John Williams : 1973
Goodbye Lorelie : City Boy : 1978
Darling Lorraine : The Knockouts : 1960
Sweet Lorraine : Nat 'King' Cole : 1940
Sweet Lorraine : Tony Bennett : 1965
Louise : John Lee Hooker : 1951
Santa Lucia : Elvis Presley : 1964
Lucille : Gillan : 1981
Lucille : Little Richard : 1957
Lucille : Peter & Gordon : 1964
Lucille : The Drifters : 1954
Lucille : The Everly Brothers : 1960
Lucille Has Messed Up My Mind : Frank Zappa : 1979
(You Picked A Fine Time To Leave Me) Lucille : Kenny Rogers : 1977
Hey Little Lucy : Conway Twitty : 1959
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds : The Beatles : 1967
L'L'Lucy : MUD : 1975
Luka : Suzanne Vega : 1987
Lulu's Song : Vaya Con Dios : 1988
Lady Lynda : Beach Boys : 1979