Oddities!

Some interesting but cool facts...

A crocodiles tongue is connected to the roof of its mouth.

A kangaroo can't hop unless its tail is touching the ground.

A shark can regrow a new set of teeth in one week.

A whales heart only beats nine time per minute.

A starfish can turn itself inside out.

Anyone have anymore?????

Pete

Irish International rules players can't handle tackles?

AFL players can't hold onto a ball, no matter what shape it is. :p

Women can't BBQ steaks:rolleyes:

(Pilot to crew..shields UP !)

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Originally Posted by Felder

AFL players can't hold onto a ball, no matter what shape it is. :p

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Weekend coming soon, just relax:D :D :D

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Originally Posted by Gumby

Women can't BBQ steaks

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Is that an oddity? I thought it was a rule. :D

Perhaps it is a rule that was deemed necessary due to the oddity. :cool:

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Originally Posted by Felder

Is that an oddity? I thought it was a rule. :D

Perhaps it is a rule that was deemed necessary due to the oddity. :cool:

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Perhaps not an oddity but it's an interesting fact. Scientific tests have proven that the ability to use a BBQ is attached to the Y chromosome.

It's like finding stuff in drawers. That's an X chromosome skill so women can do it twice as well as men because they get 2 of them.

Loading dishwashers isn't attached to either. They just can't do it properly 'cos they's women. :D :D

Here's a less contentious one:-

On average, human beings (of whatever chromosonal content) have fewer than two legs.

Here's a more contentious one (tested at many a barbecue and found to be generally true):-

Most blokes - no matter where they find themselves, can instinctively and relatively accurately point North.

Most women can't.

It's got to do with the difference between hunter/gatherers and nest-builders, apparently. ;)

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Originally Posted by Driver

Here's a more contentious one (tested at many a barbecue and found to be generally true):-

Most blokes - no matter where they find themselves, can instinctively and relatively accurately point North.

Most women can't.

It's got to do with the difference between hunter/gatherers and nest-builders, apparently. ;)

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Not true.

When I am asked to point out north, I do so and am abruptly told that I am incorrect by the usual company that asks.

That being Mrs. Schtoo, Mrs. Schtoo's sister and Mrs. Schtoo's mother.

3 against 1 means I am wrong, right?


(No comment about finding fundamental orifices using pictures of landmasses and magnetic direction finding equipment is mentioned either, of course. :rolleyes: )

Ya cant lick your own elbow.

Al :confused:

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Originally Posted by Schtoo

Not true.

When I am asked to point out north, I do so and am abruptly told that I am incorrect by the usual company that asks.

That being Mrs. Schtoo, Mrs. Schtoo's sister and Mrs. Schtoo's mother.

3 against 1 means I am wrong, right?

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You're not wrong but consider the following in the context of Zen philosophy:-

If a man is alone in a forest and he speaks and no woman is present to hear him, is he still wrong?

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Originally Posted by Driver

You're not wrong but consider the following in the context of Zen philosophy:-

If a man is alone in a forest and he speaks and no woman is present to hear him, is he still wrong?

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Yes, apparently. She will tell me in due course I am sure.

Schtoo, from the land of Zen and other such foolhardy pursuits...

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Originally Posted by Schtoo

Not true.

When I am asked to point out north, I do so and am abruptly told that I am incorrect by the usual company that asks.

That being Mrs. Schtoo, Mrs. Schtoo's sister and Mrs. Schtoo's mother.

3 against 1 means I am wrong, right?

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If they are so sure where North is why ask you.:confused: Obviously they are not sure and need the help of a man, hence numbers against you are irrelevant.


Peter.

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Originally Posted by Driver

Here's a more contentious one (tested at many a barbecue and found to be generally true):-

Most blokes - no matter where they find themselves, can instinctively and relatively accurately point North.

Most women can't.

It's got to do with the difference between hunter/gatherers and nest-builders, apparently. ;)

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Contentious but true. When the army started taking women into broader roles, they had to change the way they taught navigation, because generally speaking, women navigate differently to men. (And yes, women are generally speaking!:D )