Thursday Thirteen.....

......Trivialities

1. The dimensions of a regulation football field are: 360 feet long and 160 feet wide. (Have I mentioned I have a football problem?)
2. All the moons of the Solar System are named after Greek and Roman mythology, except the moons of Uranus, which are named after Shakespearean characters. ("I hope they find Oompa Loompas on Uranus" ~ my kids)
3. Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where it was first developed.(What do they make Gatorade out of anyways? Hopefully not out of Gators! GO GATORS!)
4. Any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th in it. (Good to know so that one can plan their month accordingly.)
5. Rhythms" is the longest English word without the normal vowels, a, e, i, o, or u. (Its a good thing they invented that whole "and sometimes Y, isn't it?)
6. Offered a new pen to write with, 97% of all people will write their own name. (QUICK! Someone offer me a new pen!)
7. A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60 mph. (Well THAT explains a lot. I am exhausted due to the constant releasing of explosive air charges when coughing.)
8. In Italy, espresso is considered so essential to daily life that the price is regulated by the government. (Oh to live in Italy where I don't need to worry that my Latte will increase in price at the whim of the establishment.)
9. One plain milk chocolate candy bar has more protein than a banana. (Plus, the chocolate bar doens't go bad after a few days on the counter.)
10. In 1925, the 1st motel -- the "Motel Inn" -- opened in San Luis Obispo, California. (Is it still there, Missy?)
11. Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" after his editor dared him to write a book using fewer than 50 different words. (could you, would you, on a blog?)
12. Donald Duck lives at 1313 Webfoot Walk, Duckburg, Calisota. (The Donald is my hero!)
13. Nabisco's "Oreo's" are the world's best-selling brand of cookie at a rate of 6 billion sold each year. The first Oreo was sold in 1912. ( So, who IS that kid with the oreo cookie?)

You never know when this useless information will come in handy so file it away.

~ giggle!