Something I've Learned Today

[ned]

They say you learn something new every day, so what was it for you today?

 

For me it was that a Chinese Emperor has 3 names. Birth name, Reigning name and Death name.

 

Also in China your Surname goes first

 

(I'm reading a book about China )

[teamedward]

I learnt that if you ate 1 packet of crisps everyday for a year you would consume 5 litres of cooking oil. So no more crisps for me!

[ned]

Wow!! I have more than 365 packets a year!! Think i'll have to cut down

[joe]

May I ask the name of the book?

[ned]

The Great Wall: China Against The World by Julia Lovell

[wiccibat]

I learnt that you can chop frozen wood, but it's hard work and takes ages to get burning on the fire:irked:

[ELQ]

Ned I really like this post, just my cup of tea...

 

I learned the name of the 3 wise monkeys...

Mizaru (see no evil)

Mikazuru ( hear no evil)

Mazaru (speak no evil)

 

Got a book of fascinating facts for xmas...he he

[ian]

I learnt it was -7 this morning when I got in the car. I then learnt that I really wanted to go back to bed!

[ned]

I learned the name of the 3 wise monkeys...

Mizaru (see no evil)

Mikazuru ( hear no evil)

Mazaru (speak no evil)

 

 

Ohhh, very interesting.

[AbielleRose]

Great thread ned!

 

Today I learned that raccoons don't have salivary glands and that if you give them peanutbutter they won't be able to swallow it.

[ned]

Give them peanut butter on crackers and let the fun begin

[AbielleRose]

Give them peanut butter on crackers and let the fun begin

 

A few farm friends were telling me this morning that that is why they wet all of their food before eating it, to moisten it. Washing a cracker may not be the best idea!

[Mexicola]

Today I learned that raccoons don't have salivary glands and that if you give them peanutbutter they won't be able to swallow it.

 

Now I feel bad for raccoons. All creatures, great and small, should be entitled to the nutty joys of peanut butter

[AbielleRose]

Now I feel bad for raccoons. All creatures, great and small, should be entitled to the nutty joys of peanut butter

 

Eww... peanut butter is gross...

[Stephanie2008]

Eww... peanut butter is gross...

Snap!

[ned]

Now I feel bad for raccoons. All creatures, great and small, should be entitled to the nutty joys of peanut butter

 

 

Unless they are allergic

[Mexicola]

I never used to like it, and then for some reason, I one day decided I was going to eat it until I did like it (not in one sitting, obviously).

 

And now, I love the stuff.

[Mexicola]

Unless they are allergic

 

Very true, ned. Very true.

[AbielleRose]

Unless they are allergic

 

*googles animal food allergies*

 

Huh, apparently animals can have food allergies... That's interesting...

 

I never used to like it, and then for some reason, I one day decided I was going to eat it until I did like it (not in one sitting, obviously).

 

And now, I love the stuff.

 

That's good that you were able to get over it. The only way I'll eat it is if its baked into cookies or sweets.

[Stephanie2008]

Today I learned that a fear of snow is called Chionophobia (which I think I'm developing )

[ned]

Today I learned that a fear of snow is called Chionophobia (which I think I'm developing )

 

On a similar kind of note, did you know that Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the fear of long words

[wiccibat]

*googles animal food allergies*

 

Huh, apparently animals can have food allergies... That's interesting...

 

My cat spends hours trying to convince me she's allergic to the cheaper brands of cat food. I've learnt she's a liar!

[ned]

My cat spends hours trying to convince me she's allergic to the cheaper brands of cat food. I've learnt she's a liar!

 

[Stephanie2008]

My cat spends hours trying to convince me she's allergic to the cheaper brands of cat food. I've learnt she's a liar!

I know exactly what you mean. My cat would only eat Whiskas. I would be buying the budget food for me but the expensive stuff for him

[busy91]

I learned that during the time of Alfred the Great (870s), there was a part of England that was known as the 5 boroughs, it was controled by the Danes. I live in NYC and we have 5 boroughs. Now was that intentional? Did they break it up into 5 boroughs to follow what was done so many years ago, or was it just a coincidence? Sometimes there are more questions!!