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Improbable History
Improbable history refers to historical or fictional events that either did not actually happen, are not likely to have occurred or cannot be easily traced. An example of a question on improbable history is, “Who invented the hangover?”
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If a grizzly bear scratches himself in public does he still spin in circles in private?
Do you mean public or pubic If he scratches himself in public any sensible person will leave pronto. I he scratches in pubic he will spin in public and any sensible person will leave pronto.
What is 3 0ver 5 minus 7 over 10?
first you need to find a common denominator (make the 2 bottom numbers the same) before you subtract.
Turn 3/5 into 6/10
then you can do 6/10 minus 7/10
= -1/10
hope that helps
In Upper Grockleland, where everything runs backwards, and as Edam is made backwards, this is where it is produced.
Billy Joel keeps insisting that we didn't start the fire and it was always burning since the world was turning. Bruce Springsteen seems to think that Romeo and Juliet and Sampson and Delilah might have and then he changes his mind and decides its when he kisses his baby that...oooh fire! An old Cherokee legend says that at first there was no fire and the Earth was pretty chilly until Thunder from the world above sent down Lightning to put a fire in a hallow sycamore tree out on the island. The animals of the middle world could see the smoke created by this gift but did not know what to do so a counsel was convened and it was decided that Raven would be sent to bring back fire. Raven flew over to the island and upon landing on the hallow tree the fire engulfed him and singed him so that to this day Raven has black wings. Raven flew back to the counsel without any fire. Then the counsel sent Owl who even before landing on the tree was scorched by the fire and this is why Owls eyes are red to this day. After Snake had failed returning filled with smoke, the rest of the animals would not go for fear of what it might do to them. Finally Little Water Spider agreed to go and wove with her web a sack. She bounced across the water to the island and used the sack to scoop up a burning piece of coal and brought it back to the great counsel and the middle world has had fire ever since.
An old Maori legend, however, begs to differ. According to the Maori, it was Mahuika who was the mother of fire and her fingers were here children, fire. It was the trickster Maui who managed to one by one trick Mahuika out of her fingers in order to keep fire from remaining on Earth. In a rage and only one finger remaining, Mahuika took that finger and threw it into the forest and started a great fire while pursuing Maui. Maui, really scared now, prayed to Tawhiri-matea, (I know it seems like I'm making this up, but I'm not. Somebody else made this up.), the god of storms, to bring forth rain, and a great flood flowed down on the Earth. To save her last remaining child from perishing in the rain, Mahuika hid in the kaikomako tree where her only child slept and she perished. To this day fire can be awakened by rubbing two sticks together from the tee.
There are many more ancient myths that tell of the origin of fire from across the world and yet the world still anxiously awaits the "true" origin of who started fire from those wise and wistful sages Gronk and Ogg, who as of yet have not shared this remarkable and captivating tale of the origins of fire. This answer can only humbly offer the pittance of stories as the world awaits with fiery expectation for edification from Gronk and Ogg.
School was not discovered, it was developed. education was discovered in ancient Egypt and Sumer.
How do you hunt haggis in Scotland?
Answer: Many tourists to Scotland, no doubt abetted by the Scots, are led to believe that the Haggis is an animal. This is what they're told: Ahh ... the Haggis hunting ---- you may not be aware that the haggis lives only on the steep slopes of Scottish mountains which due to the basaltic and volcanic nature of their formation are almost perfectly cone shaped. Over the years they, the haggis not the mountains, have evolved into two related species the levo- and dextro- haggis. (This was reported in Scientific American or Nature magazine a few years back). The outcome is that the haggis have legs shorter on the left (levo) side or right (dexro) side to facilitate their walking around the mountain peaks in search of food (heather mostly) These traits bred true as only a dextro haggis male can approach a dextro haggis female from behind and the same for the levo.
So when it comes to hunting the beasts you must do it in damp weather when the slopes are damp and slippery. As you chase them, the haggis run forward but slip further and further down the mountains to the flatland at the bottoms of the mountains. On the flats their legs work against them and they fall to one side, ready to be harvested.
Obviously if hunted in the dry spells they have better traction and run up the cone shaped mountains in ever decreasing spirals until they disappear up their own behinds. Alternately the more clever or athletic Scots just run round the mountain in the other direction (towards the front of the haggis) and tip them sideward so their legs work against them and they slide into the valley.
A few more interesting facts about haggis ...
The plural is, of course, haggi while the singular is pronounced haggus, only tourists look for haggis.
The original discovery of the haggis is credited to Jock MacTavish and Seamus O'Donnel who was visiting from Ireland. They were heather experts and stumbled across a lesser haggis on the island of North Uist. As the coat of a haggis is very similar in appearance to heather and so when threatened they simply freeze and become practically invisible. It was shear coincidence and back luck for that one poor haggis that Jock and Seamus caught it, they only even saw it because one of the wild ponies on the island near stood on it and forced it to run, bringing it out of hiding. Being Scottish, Jock's first instinct was of course to catch and eat whatever this thing was, and so the tastier aspects of haggis was discovered.
Now some Scots will insist to the the death that the haggi are real, they are of course correct. (See appended article - more can be found by searching on "Haggis Hunt") Others will say it's just a way of attracting tourists. Well, these are really undercover protectors of the the haggi and do not wish anymore of a decrease in the community of the creatures and so try to cover up their existence. In truth, the haggi are not even their main concern, if the numbers got too low then people like my dad wouldn't be able to hunt them to feed Nessy. And this exclusive scoop just in ... The following has been anonymously contributed by a Scottish gentleman who prefers, for now, to only be known as McAnonymous for the reason stated below:
I would not wish this information to be for general consumption as the Association of Haggis and Bogle Hunters will disbar me if they find out I have squealed.
The part of the story not told (up to now they have been fairly accurate), is that the Haggis is one of the fastest creatures on this planet. It can outpace a bullet when in full flight. The only way to shoot them is to fire at them and then whistle, the creature's innate curiosity makes it stop when it hears the whistle and the bullet catches up.
That is why a Haggis has a hole through it and the entry and exit holes are tied with string to stop the innards falling out.
Now you have the full story but you must keep it to yourself.
That most famous prehistoric chef Gronk did. After Gronk had assisted Ogg with the invention of that useful item "brick", he developed a delightful culinary taste for experimentation. The barbecue soon followed along with Sheila's accidental discovery of cookies. The couple became famous throughout all the tribal region as connoisseurs of fine dining...a tradition that carries on to this day with chefs throughout the world. Since Gronk had found eggs and figured out how to make them palatable to prehistoric tastes, his skills were much in demand by passing tribes who wanted to experiment with the cuisine that the inventive tribe enjoyed. Gronk soon found himself inundated with curious folk at his campfire wanting a taste of his latest creations, especially the crushed fermented fruit juices they had available. Since his cooking skills far exceeded his hunting skills, he cast about for a method of obtaining the ingredients for his dishes without actually having to hunt for them himself. The barter method of trade was soon introduced because of Gronk! He would trade an excellent meal with the passers-by for raw ingredients with which to work. This soon led to a massive over stock of raw materials which would soon spoil if he didn't use them quickly. Thus the idea of a restaurant was born. Gronk could build a separate location for his personal campfire, cook over it and get the raw materials for the next meal by bartering. This way he could devote himself to the fun pass time of making new dishes without having to exert himself find the raw materials...and make a "profit" in the bargain. So with the help of a few tribesmen who were bored, curious and hungry. Gronk and Ogg made a brick cave near the conical formations called "roasting pits." This provided a semi private location to eat without invading the privacy of Gronk and Sheila. The passing tribes and solitary hunters could barter freely and not bother the rest of the inventive tribe's pursuits by invading the common living area. Ogg of course thought this was a great idea. He had also been pestered by various passers-by who wanted a copy of his footwear and fancy red shorts. Since Ogg sported very odd (for the time) apparel, many young hunters wanted to have exotic clothes too. Ogg had long since set up an area for storage of felt and mukluks, but the idea of a separate cave for trading appealed to him mightily. So, trading a brand new hat and a necklace to Gronk, and promising new shorts to the rest of the men, they soon built another cave near where Gronk had his new eating establishment. As we note, this was also the invention of the strip mall, although the idea was not perfected until the mid 20th century. The ideas worked perfectly and eventually there were other people who developed niche businesses, such as Crank who opened the world's first sport shop. In the roaring trade business around these little shops, it became hard to distinguish between the various emporiums, so Gronk had to figure out how to make his establishment distinctive. He thought about it for several days and while he was making a meal, he noticed that the blackened hunks of wood from the fires made nasty stains on his skin. Reasoning that the stain would not come off a clothing skin any easier than it had his own, he picked a cooled piece of wood and made marks on a used sheep skin. Drawing a picture of a face with an open mouth, he decided that it would make a good distinguishing symbol for his restaurant. He quickly mounted the small skin on a tree branch and propped it up outside the door of his cookery. Thus was born the making of signs..and the name for Gronk's new restaurant...the Hungry Man. Ages later, the company named Swanson would commandeer the name for a line of frozen dinners which became hugely popular among single men. This was also the birth of artwork, as no one had ever thought of making a sign before. As usual, the tribe celebrated the new ideas by banging drums and making "music" and a song was made up on the spot, "I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign and it opened up my mind....." Many years later that same song was sung in a deep base by some guy named Ace.
What is Andy Wilson's primary motivation for leading an entrepreneurial life?
Andy Wilson's primary motivation for leading an entrepreneurial life stems from his desire for autonomy and the ability to pursue his passions. He values the freedom to innovate and create solutions that address real-world problems, driving him to take risks and explore new opportunities. Additionally, the potential for personal and financial growth fuels his entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to make a meaningful impact in his community and beyond.
If you pee on a brand new bar of soap can it tell you if you are pregnant?
YES
It helps to leave the wrapper on also.
What is she grew green grapes?
This is called alliteration.
Alliteration is when the first letter or syllable of a word is repeated.
Another example would be A big bad boy brings back bad bacon.
Who would win in a fight between Sub-zero and Gandhi?
Ghandi would priase Allah and go boom but sub zero would freeze him,
then ghandi would priases Allah again
Where does the computer mouse sleep?
One has to provide a suitable location for the poor little machine to rest and recharge, otherwise it will run away in search of another master to obey.
I don't know about you, but my mouse sleeps in this nifty cup holder in my laptop desk. When considering a mouse habitat it is important to remember that the mouse will hibernate with it's tail still connected to the computer, so it is of primary importance to be careful not to disturb it by mashing the tail. Most computer mice will be happy and content with a clean mouse pad and some down time. If you take the time to properly aquaint your mouse to a new mouse pad, then it will behave properly.
The mouse also needs to have regular air baths so that it does not become sluggish and unresponsive. A quick little shot with canned air or a hair dryer will cause the mouse to feel appreciated and loved. About every two months, one needs to actually wipe him down with a damp tissue so that his sleek fur won't be matted with your constant petting. A bit of alcohol or one of those disposable cleaning wipes will do the trick and, while the mouse isn't crazy about being damp, it will be much more comfortable for a careful wipe to his exterior.
Just make sure to dust off his mouse pad every morning. The mouse isn't house trained, so that dust and grit is his night leavings. Clean up after your mouse regularly! Remember this important point. Do not vent your anger of slow internet connection / losses in online games / malfunctioning of computer on your poor mouse. Avoid banging the mouse on the desk as it may lead to fatal damages to its internal organs for which you might loose your lovable mouse for ever.
That's it...give him a new mouse pad regularly, make sure that it's clean and dry, give him down time with his tail unkinked, and he will reward you with years of useful companionship. Oh...and a cup holder would be appreciated if you are lucky enough to get one.
Who was the first person to put milk into tea?
The first person to put milk into tea was Teana Teucrides, the seventh daughter of Prince Teanek Teucrides of Troy. She brought in a pail of goat milk just as her mother was serving the first cup of morning tea to the prince. Teana stumbled over the family cat and a splash of milk went into his cup. Teanek found the taste pleasant, and a worldwide tradition was born.
This happened before the historic war with the Greeks. It was tea with milk that enabled the Trojans to hold out against a vastly superior army of soldiers, sailors, and Marines for more than ten years. Since goat milk is heavier than cows' milk, and richer in butterfat, the drink stiffened the upper lips of the Trojans.
FWIIW, this was also long before Devon Cream was invented.
An animal that sheds tears when it has its meal?
There ain't no such animal. There's an old story that crocodiles do this, but it's only a story.
Five mountain goats vs a grizzly bear who will win?
On The Slightly Lighter Side The mountain goats escape the Grizzly but they all fall victim to they Barrett 50 caliber sniper rifle, and rest comfortably in my tummy as I digest them.
Why Was Amlove the Fairy Kicked out of Fairyland?
A very long and sad tale, are you sitting comfortably, I know I am not, but here goes.
Amlove the fairy was a naughty fairy, not by nature, but she could not keep her hands (or her nose) out of mischief. Nothing major, but pranks like swapping salt for sugar, and turning Dodi's white unmentionables a vivid shade of red. And conspiring with other WikiAnswers Supervisors who are no longer around to write long silly (and some say very funny answers) to daft questions.
It all started one lazy summer's day, the sun was blazing down, and throughout Fairyland, everyone was taking a well deserved siesta, except for one person, yes, you guessed it, Amlove the fairy. She was flying around aimlessly looking for some adventure when she flew past the Fairy Queen's open window, and there on the window sill was the Queen's magic wand. Without thinking about it, she grabbed the wand and flew off. Landing in the nearest tree, Amlove sat on a branch and studied the wand. It was about six times the size of her wand, and while she knew it was the most powerful wand in Fairyland, what she did not know was that it had recently been loaded with a batch of TRIPLE XXX extra strong magic dust which had been brewed by the backroom boffins deep in the cellars of the Queen's castle.
To Be Continued
