Things that make you go "hmm...."

[dljbsp]

Cleopatra lived closer in time to the invention of the iPhone than to the construction of the Great Pyramid.

 

[BLEmom]

2 hours ago, jwzhang said:

What do you all think about bachelor parties? 

It makes me go hmmm because of the way it is perceived in the world, and why "celebrate" the last time being single? You can still be friends after being married.

 

I understand in the truth they can have clean bachelor's/Bachelorette party or weekend getaway, but wouldn't it be better to have a party or celebration with all friends involved?

 

I've tried researching in our publications but there isn't anything against this, so I do not impose my conscience on others who choose to have these parties, but before I got married, I specifically pointed out to my friends to not surprise me with a bachelor party, and the reason behind my decision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve never heard of bachelor parties in the truth…🤔

[fix it shop]

1 minute ago, BLEmom said:

I’ve never heard of bachelor parties in the truth…🤔

Been to 2 - got gifts to the brother ( one was a car stereo  ) ,however curious what others feel on this subject. 

[BLEmom]

Why is the word abbreviation so long?

[jwzhang]

1 hour ago, BLEmom said:

I’ve never heard of bachelor parties in the truth…🤔

Oh really?

The stories I have about those lol... 

I've never been to one myself,  but just from brothers telling me what they did, I raised an eyebrow.  

Don't want to be overly righteous on matters that are not outwardly wrong, but some things they mentioned definitely made me uncomfortable

 

[jwzhang]

18 minutes ago, BLEmom said:

Why is the word abbreviation so long?

Similarly,

There is a word for fear of long words!

It is... drumroll:

 

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

[Ostria]

On 9/1/2024 at 1:43 PM, dljbsp said:

Heavy but Fluid: Despite being a liquid, mercury is incredibly dense. It’s 13.6 times denser than water, making it so heavy that even iron can float on it.

 

Have you seen the video of the dude trying to flush mercury down the toilet

 

https://youtu.be/GvVaaZ21C44?si=_qVvEHKQINz1Vv3P

[dljbsp]

Bananas are radioactive: Due to their potassium content, bananas emit a small amount of radiation. Eating one banana won’t hurt you, but the idea of radioactive fruit is certainly interesting!

[Tortuga]

14 minutes ago, dljbsp said:

Bananas are radioactive: Due to their potassium content, bananas emit a small amount of radiation. Eating one banana won’t hurt you, but the idea of radioactive fruit is certainly interesting!

 

 

Is this what happens if you eat too many...?

[Pabo]

12 hours ago, Tortuga said:

 

 

Is this what happens if you eat too many...?

 

I generally have two banana's a day!

 

No wonder everyone says I am beacon of light.

 

[dljbsp]

There’s more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way: It’s estimated that there are over 3 trillion trees on Earth, while the Milky Way contains about 100 to 400 billion stars.

Edited September 12 by dljbsp

[Tortuga]

3 minutes ago, dljbsp said:

There’s more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way: It’s estimated that there are over 3 trillion trees on Earth, while the Milky Way contains about 100 to 400 billion stars.

It's estimated there are 30 times more stars in the observable universe that grains of sand in every beach on Earth.

[dljbsp]

A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus: It takes Venus 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis, but only 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun. So, its day is longer than its year!

[dljbsp]

The Master of Disguise: The Bird Dung Spider

 

Imagine, if you will, a small creature upon a leaf, hardly discernible to the untrained eye. Its form and hues mimic the unsightly droppings of a bird, a perfect imitation in both size and texture. But this is no mere speck of waste. It is the bird dung spider, an evolutionary marvel, who has adapted its appearance to ward off predators. By taking on the guise of something repellent, it ensures its safety, blending seamlessly into its surroundings, a testament to nature’s endless ingenuity. Truly, a master of disguise in the most unexpected way.
 

[computerwiz]

[StarHope]

On 9/9/2024 at 9:58 PM, Ostria said:

Have you seen the video of the dude trying to flush mercury down the toilet

 

I checked the video out. In the comments, someone said "Thank you I had 200 lbs of mercury clogging my toilet and I didn't know what to do, but thanks to you, I fixed it!"

I laughed so hard at that.

[dljbsp]

Yes, it’s true: people eat more bananas than monkeys.

I don't remember the last time I ate a monkey.

This humorous claim plays with the fact that humans consume millions of tons of bananas each year, while monkeys actually eat a variety of foods beyond bananas, such as leaves, insects, and other fruits. Bananas are often depicted as a staple for monkeys in popular culture, but in reality, bananas are more of an occasional snack for wild monkeys rather than a primary food source.

[just1-4all]

17 hours ago, dljbsp said:

humans consume millions of tons of bananas each year

You don't mean each human consumes that much do you? I eat a couple a year total.

[Cushi]

On 11/1/2024 at 2:02 PM, dljbsp said:

Yes, it’s true: people eat more bananas than monkeys.

I don't remember the last time I ate a monkey.

This humorous claim plays with the fact that humans consume millions of tons of bananas each year, while monkeys actually eat a variety of foods beyond bananas, such as leaves, insects, and other fruits. Bananas are often depicted as a staple for monkeys in popular culture, but in reality, bananas are more of an occasional snack for wild monkeys rather than a primary food source.

When I got a grocery store job back in 2005, we were told in orientation that bananas are the #1 sold item in the whole store, so we were to make sure there was always bananas stocked. 
It’s still true today.

[Pabo]

14 hours ago, Cushi said:

When I got a grocery store job back in 2005, we were told in orientation that bananas are the #1 sold item in the whole store, so we were to make sure there was always bananas stocked. 
It’s still true today.

 

Whenever I walk into either of the four supermarkets in our town, the first item on display is generally bananas.

[Desert Dan]

On 8/30/2024 at 8:17 PM, fix it shop said:

They couldn't get the lead out . Ever heard of a unleaded pencil ?  

 

Fun Fact:  The "lead" in pencils is actually a mixture of graphite and clay, and they have never been made with actual lead. The more graphite in the mixture, the softer and darker the pencil point.

 

But I got poked with a pencil when very young by a classmate and 45 years later I can still see it!

[dljbsp]

3 hours ago, Desert Dan said:

I can still see it

Ahh! Tatoo!

 

My sister gave me that nickname. About 52 years ago, we were renovating our kingdom Hall and I ran around the corner as a child and walk smack dab into a recently cut black iron pipe had grease and oil on the end of it.

Right in the nose.

My dad tried his best with all my screaming to get the grease cleaned out. It's still in there, though it's been years since my sister has been calling me Tattoo.

 

 

[Desert Dan]

2 hours ago, dljbsp said:

Ahh! Tatoo!

 

My sister gave me that nickname. About 52 years ago, we were renovating our kingdom Hall and I ran around the corner as a child and walk smack dab into a recently cut black iron pipe had grease and oil on the end of it.

 

 

Our foreign brothers might not get the "smack dab" expression.   Just kidding. 😄

[Old]

2 hours ago, dljbsp said:

Ahh! Tatoo!

 

My sister gave me that nickname. About 52 years ago, we were renovating our kingdom Hall and I ran around the corner as a child and walk smack dab into a recently cut black iron pipe had grease and oil on the end of it.

Right in the nose.

My dad tried his best with all my screaming to get the grease cleaned out. It's still in there, though it's been years since my sister has been calling me Tattoo.

 

 

Then you got famous saying "de plane, de Plane..."

Do you still have the bell?

At the time I didn't think you were that big. 

[daydream]

40 minutes ago, Old said:

de plane, de Plane

"De plane! De plane!", or "The plane! The plane!", is a catchphrase originating from the opening titles of every episode of the U.S. TV series Fantasy Island (1977–1984). Each episode began with the diminutive Tattoo (played by Hervé Villechaize), one of the main characters, spotting the seaplane approaching the island and running up a tower and excitedly yelling, "De Plane! De Plane!" and ringing a bell

 

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