The "Did you know" thread..... - Page 330

**Greenman** · February 3rd, 2014, 02:46 PM

I said some mate, I never actually mentioned nor alluded to your goodshelf. I don't mind if people point out any mistakes I make, that is only natural but some take it upon themselves to point out Every little thing which annoys me - you're either right or wrong in my book, no need to labour the point. You obviously know a lot more, I only put what I remember, which as I get older is getting to be less and less-however I use a trigger system,a word or phrase, which seems to 'trigger' a memory or event. Thank you for your input on this.

**tygrkhat40** · February 3rd, 2014, 03:29 PM

The only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is Eric Clapton; with the Yardbirds, Cream and as a solo artist.

Crosby, Stills and Nash is the only group to have all it's members inducted twice; all as CSN, Crosby with the Byrds, Stills with Buffalo Springfield and Nash with the Hollies. Stills is the only person to be inducted twice on the same night, in 1997. And occasional bandmate Neil Young is also a two-time inductee, with Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist.

**bombermouse** · February 3rd, 2014, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardoe

Lets not forget that the "founding fathers" of the USA were English puritans who thought England wasnt puritan enough.

My American thanks to the anonymous aussie who said, "Thank God we got the criminals and they got the Puritans."

**NelsonsGoodeye** · February 5th, 2014, 09:46 AM

Did youknow that this thread has turned into a history lesson?

**rustler** · February 5th, 2014, 11:12 AM

Then we'll see if we can combine the two............

Did you know that Horatio Nelson is buried in Cardinal Wolsey's tomb?

Wolsey planned the Italian made tomb for himself, but after he fell from grace with the King the tomb laid unfinished at Windsor until Nelsons death in 1805.

Better now???

**richardoe** · February 5th, 2014, 05:07 PM

The news of the death of Nelson was brought to Britain by HMS Pickle.

**rustler** · February 5th, 2014, 05:30 PM

And Nelson himself was brought home in a barrel of rum.

Now there was a drink with plenty of body to it!

**richardoe** · February 5th, 2014, 07:04 PM

I was always under the impression that Nelsons body was brought back in a barrel of brandy, and that during the voyage people put straws in to the barrel to drink it.

When Nelson was dying he was supported by a Royal Marines Warrant Offficer. Nelsons blood dripped on to his uniform and tarnished the second button. Eve since the second button on a Royal Marine Warrant Officers tunic have been tarnished.

**Greenman** · February 5th, 2014, 07:10 PM

From History to Food.
A raw carrot is still alive when you eat it!

Half the food produced in the world is left to rot.

KUNGA cake is an East African food made from millions of crushed midges.

And the Krill eaten by a blue whale every day weigh as much as 40,000 cheeseburgers
(and if anyone can verify that they've actually eaten that many cheeseburgers let us know!)

(Taken from the usual book 1,339 QI Questions to make your Jaw Drop)

**Greenman** · February 6th, 2014, 08:40 PM

Did you know(and unless you are Australian you wouldn't necessarily know this) that Australian batsman refer to a SIX as a Dorothy? Apparently it is named after an American author Dorothy Dix http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Dix
Source: Brain of Britain 2014 question "Why do Australian batsmen refer to a six as a Dorothy.?"

February 3rd, 2014, 02:46 PM	#3291
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,479 Times in 19,356 Posts	I said some mate, I never actually mentioned nor alluded to your goodshelf. I don't mind if people point out any mistakes I make, that is only natural but some take it upon themselves to point out Every little thing which annoys me - you're either right or wrong in my book, no need to labour the point. You obviously know a lot more, I only put what I remember, which as I get older is getting to be less and less-however I use a trigger system,a word or phrase, which seems to 'trigger' a memory or event. Thank you for your input on this. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

February 3rd, 2014, 03:29 PM	#3292
tygrkhat40 Long Suffering Bills Fan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The City of Good Neighbors Posts: 9,669 Thanks: 304,243 Thanked 152,240 Times in 9,629 Posts	The only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is Eric Clapton; with the Yardbirds, Cream and as a solo artist. Crosby, Stills and Nash is the only group to have all it's members inducted twice; all as CSN, Crosby with the Byrds, Stills with Buffalo Springfield and Nash with the Hollies. Stills is the only person to be inducted twice on the same night, in 1997. And occasional bandmate Neil Young is also a two-time inductee, with Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 5th, 2014, 09:46 AM	#3294
NelsonsGoodeye Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 379 Thanks: 802 Thanked 10,036 Times in 373 Posts	Did you know.... Did youknow that this thread has turned into a history lesson?

February 5th, 2014, 11:12 AM	#3295
rustler Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South of the North Pole Posts: 4,977 Thanks: 47,583 Thanked 84,528 Times in 4,955 Posts	Then we'll see if we can combine the two............ Did you know that Horatio Nelson is buried in Cardinal Wolsey's tomb? Wolsey planned the Italian made tomb for himself, but after he fell from grace with the King the tomb laid unfinished at Windsor until Nelsons death in 1805. Better now??? __________________ "I think on-stage nudity is disgusting, shameful and damaging to all things American. But if I were 22 with a great body, it would be artistic, tasteful, patriotic and a progressive religious experience." - Shelley Winters Please read and follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 5th, 2014, 05:07 PM	#3296
richardoe Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,812 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 24,130 Times in 2,726 Posts	The news of the death of Nelson was brought to Britain by HMS Pickle. __________________ Richardoe To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 5th, 2014, 05:30 PM	#3297
rustler Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South of the North Pole Posts: 4,977 Thanks: 47,583 Thanked 84,528 Times in 4,955 Posts	And Nelson himself was brought home in a barrel of rum. Now there was a drink with plenty of body to it! __________________ "I think on-stage nudity is disgusting, shameful and damaging to all things American. But if I were 22 with a great body, it would be artistic, tasteful, patriotic and a progressive religious experience." - Shelley Winters Please read and follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 5th, 2014, 07:04 PM	#3298
richardoe Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,812 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 24,130 Times in 2,726 Posts	I was always under the impression that Nelsons body was brought back in a barrel of brandy, and that during the voyage people put straws in to the barrel to drink it. When Nelson was dying he was supported by a Royal Marines Warrant Offficer. Nelsons blood dripped on to his uniform and tarnished the second button. Eve since the second button on a Royal Marine Warrant Officers tunic have been tarnished. __________________ Richardoe To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 5th, 2014, 07:10 PM	#3299
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,479 Times in 19,356 Posts	From History to Food. A raw carrot is still alive when you eat it! Half the food produced in the world is left to rot. KUNGA cake is an East African food made from millions of crushed midges. And the Krill eaten by a blue whale every day weigh as much as 40,000 cheeseburgers (and if anyone can verify that they've actually eaten that many cheeseburgers let us know!) (Taken from the usual book 1,339 QI Questions to make your Jaw Drop) __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

February 6th, 2014, 08:40 PM	#3300
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,479 Times in 19,356 Posts	Did you know(and unless you are Australian you wouldn't necessarily know this) that Australian batsman refer to a SIX as a Dorothy? Apparently it is named after an American author Dorothy Dix http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Dix Source: Brain of Britain 2014 question "Why do Australian batsmen refer to a six as a Dorothy.?" __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

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