Daily Random Facts

[DaveM]

Abstinence-only-until-marriage programs are statistically ineffective. Studies show they reinforce gender stereotypes, undermine public health programs, violate adolescent human rights by withholding accurate medical information, and they don’t actually delay sexual activity. (Source, Source 2)

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[Greyfell]

Sounds like propaganda, to me.

 

[DaveM]

Sounds like propaganda, to me.

And not much fun either

 

[CarlS]

Sounds like propaganda, to me.

I think you are spot on!

 

[DaveM]

Studies show “being nice” makes women appear more attractive to men, but it makes men look less attractive to women. (Source, Source 2)

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[Rocky]

well.... Speaking only for myself, being "nice" has always worked really well for me with the ladies

 

[CarlS]

I agree with Rocky.

 

[DaveM]

In Switzerland, you can be denied citizenship if your neighbors think you’re too annoying. (Source, Source 2, Source 3)

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[CarlS]

Fortunately, I am not planning on becoming a Swiss citizen.

 

[Rocky]

Fortunately, I am not planning on becoming a Swiss citizen.

me too!!

 

[DaveM]

1 dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years. Dogs don’t age parallel to people, they actually age more quickly at first, then slow down. Depending on their size and breed, a 1-year-old dog is about the same as a 15-year-old person, a 2-year-old dog is like a 24-year-old person, and every year after that...

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[ChrisAnglophile]

1 dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years. Dogs don’t age parallel to people, they actually age more quickly at first, then slow down. Depending on their size and breed, a 1-year-old dog is about the same as a 15-year-old person, a 2-year-old dog is like a 24-year-old person, and every year after that...

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Its all the walking they do.
They just make you age much faster.
Then there is all the fluffy hair, Christmas in Spring. !

 

[DaveM]

Its all the walking they do.
They just make you age much faster.
Then there is all the fluffy hair, Christmas in Spring. !

I always find it a bit sad that our pets seem to pass on so soon.

 

[ChrisAnglophile]

I always find it a bit sad that our pets seem to pass on so soon.

Me too. Many times.

 

[DaveM]

The inventor of rolled toilet paper filed an original patent in 1891 that included illustrations of the paper hanging OVER the roll, not under it. (Source, Source 2)

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[ChrisAnglophile]

The inventor of rolled toilet paper filed an original patent in 1891 that included illustrations of the paper hanging OVER the roll, not under it. (Source, Source 2)

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Got it Right first time !
But people screwed with the paper.
Paper is soft and cuddly and full of holes !
Bring back the Newspaper.

 

[DaveM]

You get happier as you get older. A 32-year study found that the largest percentage of people who reported being ‘very happy’ were over 80. Some of the factors that indicated happiness were having a significant other, being healthy, and having no children. (Source, Source 2)

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[Rocky]

I guess that applies to me

 

[CarlS]

I always find it a bit sad that our pets seem to pass on so soon.

Losing a pet is definitely heart breaking.

 

[CarlS]

You get happier as you get older. A 32-year study found that the largest percentage of people who reported being ‘very happy’ were over 80. Some of the factors that indicated happiness were having a significant other, being healthy, and having no children. (Source, Source 2)

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This could apply to me except for the no children. I love and cherish my children and grandchildren. Now if that meant no children at home - YES!