Here's your (not so) totally useless fact(s) of the day:

[phkrause]

In Ancient Rome, condemned prisoners would be executed onstage when they needed "actors" for death scenes in theater performances.

James

[phkrause]

Every planet in our solar system can fit between the Earth and the Moon. Interesting article

James

[phkrause]

Pluto has yet to complete a single orbit around the sun since it was discovered 92 years ago. The planet will complete its first full orbit since its discovery on Monday, March 23rd, 2178.

James

[phkrause]

"The Sopranos" premiered on January 10th, 1999. 23 years ago yesterday.

James

[phkrause]

Queen ants can live to be 30-years-old. Giving them one of the most extended life-spans of any known insect.

James

[phkrause]

At their closest points, Russia and the United States are only 2.4 miles apart.

James

[phkrause]

When you snap your fingers, the sound is created by your finger hitting the palm of your hand.

James

[phkrause]

In 2002, a Marvel comics writer based a version of Nick Fury on Samuel L. Jackson and used his likeness without permission. Jackson nearly took legal action, but Marvel offered to cast him as Fury if the character ever appeared in a movie. Jackson took the deal.

James

[phkrause]

According to Marvel, Thor's hammer weighs 42.3 lbs — people can't lift it because they're not worthy, not because it's insanely heavy.

James

[phkrause]

Scientists have referred to deep breaths as “psychological and physiological resetters”.

Slowing down and deepening your breathing can influence your mind, boost alpha activity, and create feelings of relaxation.

James

[phkrause]

With 155 million units sold, the PlayStation 2 is the best-selling video game console of all time. In 2019, the PlayStation 4 became the second-best-selling console with 102.8 million units sold.

James

[phkrause]

Nickelodeon's classic green slime was made from applesauce, vanilla pudding, oatmeal, and green dye. Not only was it safe to eat, but it was also tasty.

James

[phkrause]

"Old people smell" is a real thing. It's caused by a molecule called 2-nonenal, which is secreted by aging skin.

James

[phkrause]

There are over 250,000 lakes in Ontario, Canada, which contain about one-fifth of the world's fresh water.

James

[phkrause]

Sweat is actually odorless. The smell is caused by bacteria that live on the skin.

James

[phkrause]

A string of typographical symbols (such as %@$&*!) used in place of an obscenity is called a grawlix.

James

[phkrause]

If you move every letter in the word ‘cheer’ seven spaces forward in the English alphabet, you get the word ‘jolly’.

Like I said. Useless  ?

James

[phkrause]

General Electric is the only company remaining from the original Dow Jones Index of 1896.

James

[phkrause]

In Denmark, there are libraries where you can 'borrow' a person instead of a book to listen to their life story for 30 minutes.

Known as “The Human Library,” the organization's goal is to fight against prejudices.

James

[phkrause]

Finland is one of the strictest countries in the world when it comes to driving requirements.

Drivers are required to learn basic car maintenance and must take two tests; one in summer conditions and another in winter conditions.

James

[phkrause]

In the movie "Titanic," Jack tells Rose about a time he went ice fishing on Lake Wissota in Wisconsin. Lake Wissota wasn't formed until 1917, five years after the Titanic sank.

James

[phkrause]

In 1998, "Gmail" was an email service provided by Garfield,  the cartoon character, with the catchphrase "email with cattitude".

James

[phkrause]

Swearing can give you a sense of calm, control, and well-being. Doing it can also increase circulation, elevate endorphins, and boost your mood.

Works for me!

James

ps:Really? I don't think so!!!!! Never has for me!!

[Morwenna]

13 hours ago, phkrause said:

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ps:Really? I don't think so!!!!! Never has for me!!

Never worked for me either. Instead, it does quite the opposite--sensing I've lost control, making me angered with myself and depressing my mood.

[phkrause]

4 hours ago, Morwenna said:

Never worked for me either. Instead, it does quite the opposite--sensing I've lost control, making me angered with myself and depressing my mood.

Usually if you get to the point of cursing, you are already out of hand!!