The post of unnecessary knowledge
Writing by aj@lecraic on Tuesday, 29 of July , 2008 at 11:18 pm
So I stumbled on www.unkno.com and discovered the following.
If you unfolded and flattened a set of human lungs they would cover a tennis court.
Dolphins can swim and sleep at the same time.
Australian Graham Barker extracted his own belly button fluff every day for 18 years acquiring a record-breaking amount of fluff. He hopes to accumulate enough fluff to stuff a pillow.
In a year, an average person uses the toilet 2500 times a year.
27% of female lottery winners hid their winning ticket in their bras. (US statistic)
An eyelash lasts 150 days.
During warm weather hippopotamus’s secrete sweat that is pink.
Dolphins have it made don’t they. They can attack sharks, they smile all the time and make great clicking sounds. I like the idea of being able to sleep and do things at the same time. I really only feel normal by about 11.30 in the morning, and I know I’d be a much better person if I could sleep through those first few hours of the work day.
Btw – any one of these are sure fire “I’ll get my coat” moments in company. Speaking of which, I’ve just put mine on and I’m half way out the door!
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Comment by Paul Groves
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 8:01 am
Ah but the really big question remains unanswered - “Will a boy ever swim faster than a dolphin?”
(c) Ricky Gervais/Stephen Merchant
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 11:40 am
I wish they’d bring back the office for another couple of specials..
The quote was about a shark though 
Comment by Paul Groves
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 12:04 pm
Sharks, dolphins. They’re all smug looking big fish in my book.
Move aside Sir David Attenborough, I’m not afraid of telling the truth about animals.
Don’t get me started on pandas, owls and koala bears…or Jack Russells again.
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 12:27 pm
Dolphins are the good guys, sharks are the bad guys. I prefer Dolphins. The sharks smile is deadlier than the Dolphins too.
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Comment by Paul Groves
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 5:08 pm
Dolphins have got everyone fooled. They’re plotters and we’re in their firing line.
Same with Pandas, they’ll rip your arm off as soon as look at you.
Never ever trust owls.
The heat is getting me I think…
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 6:15 pm
@Paul Groves -
Dolphins have got everyone fooled. They’re plotters and we’re in their firing line.
Same with Pandas, they’ll rip your arm off as soon as look at you.
Never ever trust owls.The heat is getting me I think…
I’d never have trusted Pandas or Owls anyway. Especially owls - exorcist territory with the head swivelling.
Comment by Paul Groves
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 7:25 pm
…and don’t be fooled if you ever hear a vole sighing. It might sound the sweetest thing ever, but it is just building up to launch a murderous attack.
Comment by Rosie
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 10:21 pm
you two should get together…
Comment by Ursula
Made Wednesday, 30 of July , 2008 at 10:38 pm
Calm down, dear Paul, they are only animals (HA - beat me on that one if you can).
When you come down here and put your weary head, tired from the sea air and my chatter, on the plump cushion in our guest bed room I shall play you “The owl who was afraid of the dark” read by Maureen Lipman. I guarantee you won’t get to sleep till you’ve heard both sides of the tape, asked Rachel for a tissue to dry your eyes and swear to adopt an owl for life.
U (Sorry about that little interlude, AJ)
Comment by Stephen Broadbent
Made Monday, 11 of August , 2008 at 1:26 pm
Those quotes sound like something from one of Ricky Gervais’ live shows or interviews. I guess that’s the site where he get’s them from.
Dolphins will inherit the earth. Well, the wet part of it anyway.
Cheers,
Steve
Chicken and Mash
http://www.chickenandmash.co.uk
