Daily Random Facts

[DaveM]

Traditional nativity scenes in Catalonia sometimes include a figure of a guy pooping. He’s called the Caganer, which literally means ‘crapper’ in Catalan. He’s been around since at least the 18th century, and he’s usually hiding in the corner with his pants pulled down. (Source, Source 2)

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[CarlS]

Now what has that to do wth the Nativity?

 

[DaveM]

“Baby brain” is a real thing. Studies show that when women are pregnant, their memory and cognitive function is noticeably worse than non-pregnant women. (Source, Source 2)

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[CarlS]

And some never recover! Oops, did I say that!

 

[DaveM]

Female ferrets can die from not having enough sex. (Source, Source 2)

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[Greyfell]

And some never recover! Oops, did I say that!

I heard nothing!

 

[DaveM]

Dawn West has been in college since 1983. Wanting to play in the West Virginia University marching band, she’d saved all her babysitting money, bought a trumpet, and practiced until she got in. She got loan after loan to stay a full-time student and keep marching, but the school finally made an exception to let...

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[DaveM]

The ‘Infinite Monkey Theorem’ suggests that if an infinite number of monkeys were given typewriters, they would eventually produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. In 2003, this theory was tested by putting a computer inside a primates zoo enclosure for a month. They bashed it with a rock, took a crap on it, and...

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[Ferret]

Female ferrets can die from not having enough sex. (Source, Source 2)

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After 25 years of marriage its the other way around

 

[DaveM]

When your eyes move, your eardrums do, too. Nobody knows exactly why, but it does indicate that the information we take in through sight and sound has a much closer relationship than previously thought. (Source, Source 2)

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[DaveM]

Monkeys can learn to use money. Capuchins that were taught to exchange silver discs for treats began budgeting for foods they liked, buying more of something when the price dropped, and started gambling. Eventually, there was an incident where ‘money’ was stolen, and the rich monkeys even figured out they could pay each other for...

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[DaveM]

If you try not to “catch” someone’s yawn, the urge gets even stronger and you’ll probably just end up yawning anyhow. (Source, Source 2)

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[DaveM]

According to legend, there was once a widowed father who was so poor, he feared his daughters could never marry and would have to resort to prostitution to get by. Wanting to help, St. Nicholas slid down their chimney one night, saw the girls’ laundered stockings hanging by the fire, and filled them with gold....

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[DaveM]

There are 10 times more bacteria in your body than there are human cells. (Source, Source 2)

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[CarlS]

That must mean my bacteria and body are healthy!

 

[DaveM]

Scientists say the best way to convey sarcasm in your text messages is to use a winky face. Without it, your jokes are often completely misinterpreted. (Source)

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[DaveM]

Kids who are rejected by their dads are more likely to have social anxiety. Studies show children with heterosexual parents face increased loneliness when they’re rejected by either parent, but only rejection by their fathers leads to lasting social anxiety and difficulty forming friendships. (Source, Source 2)

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[Greyfell]

Mudflap Girl

The mudflap girl is an iconic silhouette of a woman with an hourglass body shape, sitting, leaning back on her hands, with her hair being blown in the wind. The icon is typically found on mudflaps, clothing, and other items associated with trucking in the United States.[1] The image is sometimes also known as trucker girl, trucker lady, or seated lady. In western Canada, the metal pieces forming the image are known as ‘chick weights.’
This famous design was created in the 1970s by Bill Zinda of Wiz Enterprises in Long Beach, California, to promote his line of truck and auto accessories. It is variously claimed to be modeled on Leta Laroe, a famous exotic dancer at the time[2][3] or on Rachel Ann Allen, a friend's wife, and mother of Ed Allen, the trademark's owner.[4]
The Mudflap Girl was a registered trademark in the United States from May 14, 2009 until June 11, 2011.

 

[DaveM]

The average white, fluffy cloud weighs about 1.1 million pounds. (Source, Source 2)

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[CarlS]

I would like to see the scales they weighed it on!