World Record Thread

Hens do not have to be impregnated to lay eggs. The rooster is necessary only to fertilize the egg

Shania Twain holds the world record for the most album sales acheived by a woman - over 18 million since 1997!

Shania Twain holds the world record for the most album sales acheived by a woman - over 18 million since 1997!

In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death

In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death

Your four aces dont beat my two eights unless you've got a red king

March 9th is Useless Facts and Trivia day

March 9th is Useless Facts and Trivia day

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In 1843, mathematician Ada Byron published the first computer programs. She based them on Jacquard's punch-card idea. Her programs were for the first general-purpose mechanical digital computer that had just been invented by Charles Babbage

In 1843, mathematician Ada Byron published the first computer programs. She based them on Jacquard's punch-card idea. Her programs were for the first general-purpose mechanical digital computer that had just been invented by Charles Babbage

In a Czechoslovakian church there is a chandelier made of human bones. The ceiling is festooned with the remains of former worshipers

In a Czechoslovakian church there is a chandelier made of human bones. The ceiling is festooned with the remains of former worshipers

The jury has found me not guilty but he's going to give me 2 years in the slammer just to be on the safe side.

When Mark Twain was born on Nov 30, 1835, Halley's comet was visible over Florida, Missouri. Mark Twain predicted in 1909 that he would die when it returned. He was right. When he died on April 21, 1910, Halley's comet was once again visible in the sky.

When Mark Twain was born on Nov 30, 1835, Halley's comet was visible over Florida, Missouri. Mark Twain predicted in 1909 that he would die when it returned. He was right. When he died on April 21, 1910, Halley's comet was once again visible in the sky.

When using the first pay telephone, a caller did not deposit coins in the machine. He or she gave them to an attendant who stood next to the telephone. Coin telephones did not appear until 1899

When using the first pay telephone, a caller did not deposit coins in the machine. He or she gave them to an attendant who stood next to the telephone. Coin telephones did not appear until 1899

It is impossible for a human being to sneeze with their eyes open. the force would push the eyes from the sockets.

It is impossible for a human being to sneeze with their eyes open. the force would push the eyes from the sockets.