DID YOU KNOW

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:22 pm

The term "bank teller" originated in the wake of the 1929 stock market crash, when banks began hiring low-paid workers to "tell" throngs of frantic depositors that their money was gone.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:23 pm

Mammoth Cave is the world's longest cave and was first promoted in 1816, making it the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Niagara Falls, New York is first.

Post by **noreply66** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:27 pm

South Dakota

Rick Johns,craftman and owner of the Landlocked Boat Shop in Vermillion (pop. 9,765), builds kayaks the traditional way:without glue or metal fastners,but with wooden pegs and artificial sinew for lashings.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:24 am

Because of its enormous size, the Pentagon operates much like a small city; it has it's own shopping mall, power plant, water and sewage facilities, medical clinic, fire station, police force and a mayor.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 8:31 pm

Human tonsils can bounce higher than a rubber ball of similar weight and size, but only for the first 30 minutes after they've been removed.

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:47 am

WISCONSIN

During World War II,when many minor league baseball teams disbanded,the All-American Girls Baseball League was formed by Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley in 1943.The league was a hit,especially the Racine Belles,who won the first championship

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:42 am

Comic duo Cheech and Chong were originally known as Spic and Span before changing due to pressure from Chicano organizations.

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:56 pm

Illinois

Kid chefs Isabella Gerasole,10, and her sister,Olivia,8 won a James Beard Foundation Award for excellence in the culinary world in May for their kids' cooking show.The giggling gourmets are from Evanston.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:25 am

Thunder Over Louisville is the opening ceremony for the Kentucky Derby Festival and is the world's largest fireworks display.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:10 am

Fish have "dandruff" caused by flaking skin, and it is impossible to filter all traces of it from drinking water.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:28 pm

Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:45 am

At the equator the Earth spins at about 1,038 miles per hour.

Post by **noreply66** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:07 am

Indiana

Since 1839,farmers have been selling their vegetables at the Lafayette (pop. 56,397) Farmers Market,the oldest continously running farmers market in the state.Fresh produce,baked goods and flowers are sold from May through October.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:04 am

The great Man o' War won all of his horse races except one which he lost to a horse named Upset.

Post by **noreply66** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:31 pm

IOWA

The Iowa Walk of Fame in Shenanodoah (pop. 5,546) showcases the names and birthplaces of 90 famous Iowans,including actress Donna Reed,President Herbert Hoover,nurseryman Henry Field,and singers Andy Williams and the Everly Brothers.

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:00 am

Fleming County is recognized as the Covered Bridge Capital of Kentucky.

Tall_Unathletic_Guy · Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:12 am

Did you know that when you breathe .....you breathe in oxygen

Tall_Unathletic_Guy · Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:12 am

Did you know when you jump in the air .....you are usually not touching the ground?

Tall_Unathletic_Guy · Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:13 am

Did you know......that some people say cucumbers taste better pickled? :shock:

Tall_Unathletic_Guy · Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:14 am

When you run.....you breathe.....