I preferred Nyssa

Did you know?

... that a banana tree is not a tree, it's a herb, thus making the banana itself a berry rather than a fruit.

... that bamboo is nothing other than a form of grass?

... that I don't feel like coming up with more stuff like this anymore? So bye bye for now.

Although Chicago Illinois is called the "Windy City" it is not the windiest in the USA. In fact,it isn't even in the top ten.

The name is generally attributed to the weather but is more likely due to this:

According to the Chicago Public Library, the name came from East Coast detractors who objected to the loud and windy boosterism of those promoting Chicago as an excellent place to invest.

Well that's news to me... I thought Chicago got its 'Windy City' tag because curried cabbage was/is a popular dish there.

Hmmm, yer learn summat new ev'ry day.

Most farts don't contain methane: In fact, most gas passed by humans is an oxygen/nitrogen mix.

The worst smells actually come from hydrogen sulfide, another gas. Also, the more nitrogen rich your diet is, the worse farts are going to smell.

Contrary to the humorous television shows, trying to light a fart as it escapes your butt is actually extremely dangerous.

This is a warning, not a challenge.

The average person farts somewhere between 12-16 times per day. If you've eaten foods known to produce gas, you can expect this to be more frequent.

Men and women fart the same amount, assuming they eat similar diets. However, men do seem to have a tendency to be more proud of their farts.

The rumor is that if you hold your farts in during the day and suppress the natural tendency to release gas, then you will release all that pent up gas in your sleep. If you live with someone, they will likely be much more aware of this than you are. Shaunna, therefore is far safer than most as we all know starkers never holds them in.

Fart is both a noun and a verb.

You can see farts in the air when it's really cold outside.

A person can still fart for a short time after death. So,  starkers will eventually (a long, long time from now I sincerely hope) have the last word, though probably not in Forums. I will therefore steadfastly refuse to attend any such event since it would probably break my heart permanently and result in my untimely end.

Ed, you magnificent curmugeon...I most certainly hope and pray you are wrong. 

Australia has always been an inventive place. The Aborigines showed a mastery of physics to create hunting equipment like the boomerang and woomera. Likewise, Convicts showed a great capacity to think outside the square to evade capture, attempt escape or to steal. On one occasion, a Convict decided to disguise himself as a Kangaroo so the barking guard dogs would not seem suspicious. The plan was working brilliantly until a trooper decided to use the Kangaroo for target practice.

Did you know....

Snake myths that have fooled gullible people

• The Death Adder has a sting in its tail.
• Snakes hypnotise their prey.
• Tiger Snakes chase people. You should run uphill to escape them.
• Snakes milk cows.
• If you kill one of a pair of Tiger Snakes, its mate will hunt you down to take its revenge.
• In Australia, there is a Hoop Snake that takes its tail in its mouth and then goes bowling merrily along.

Did you know...

Crocodile hunters such as Steve Irwin and the fictional character of Crocodile Dundee are often held up as icons as Australia. A large number of concerned citizens complain about such icons, saying they are not representative of the true Australian character. Such concerned citizens argue that fat opera singers like Damn Joan Sutherland should instead be held up as the face of Australia. Considering that Australia has even fewer opera singers than crocodile wrestlers, the complaints of these concerned citizens seem ludicrous. Ironically, being ludicrous is a great Australian pastime.

Um, don't wanna brag or anything...but try 40 - 50 times a day... more in Summer.  Must be the heat! 

Although most women would deny this.  Did you know the reason we don't often see/hear/smell women fart is because of the "chamber."  Be warned, however, the linked video clip has sounds and images that may leave some permanently and emotionally scarred... please view at your own risk.  Also, for those who dare, it might be a good idea to turn down the volume on your speakers.

Now while I can see the fun in that (dutch ovens), I see no logical reason to save up farts during the day.  Apart from causing belly ache and discomfort, it is unnatural and would restrict many wonderful opportunities to share: eg, in elevators, etc. Besides, if one regularly consumes a healthy diet of curried cabbage, there is NO need to save up farts during the day for dutch ovens at night.

Um, you sure 'bout that??  You are, after all, speaking about the greatest exponent of the starkerbark the World has ever known.

And in some cases they're so rich you can cut 'em with a knife. 

More frequent??? mmmm, tha 'ol  captin don't need too be more frequent, its bad enough now

from OZ...

Nicole Kidman...drooool

Dave Hole...Perth...best slide guitar player I have ever heard.

Yahoo Serious...

I like him

Did you know!!!

1940- The Fauldings pharmaceutical company developed Zinc Cream,the iconic white sun block made from zinc oxide

I would love to go to Australia. Looks like a beautiful country. But my favorite thing to come out of Australia? Pat Rafter. Man, do i miss his serve and volley game.  

Yes it is a nice place to live, as for me I want to go to America to see all the lovely sights, such as the Grand canyon and ect

Did you know...

that with a telephoto lens I can see the entrance to that place they keep the Stargate from my apartment.

Wouldn't worry about that, I.R.

Start worrying when you see the Stargate itself....or anything coming out of it.

Did you know:

When the Russians sent Sputnik into space and it crossed over the US, it opened the door for the US to send the Corona satellites up without having to worry about the Russians crying foul about satellites crossing over denied territory.  Hence, they couldn't do anything about all the spy satellites in years to come.  Had the US been the first to get one up there, Russia could have/probably would have thrown a red flag about how it wasn't right, blah, blah, blah and space might not be the same now.  They did it first alright...it was just the opening Eisenhower needed.

Havnt seen the gate itself...my clearance level is too low...but I have seen things that look like they MIGHT have come thru it.

My last job I had before getting too sick to work fulltime was at Ft Carson,Evans Army hospital...which is across the highway from Cheyenne Mt.

I could have walked there...but I doubt I would have gotten as far as the front door.(T'ealc would have got me before that)

Not sure what level I acually was...funny thing is,it was higher when i assembled parts manuals for fighter jets before I joined the Air Force...than it was after I actually joined the Air Force.