Trivia
This page is dedicated to my Mother, the queen of trivia.
- If needed, a toe can be surgically attached to replace a lost finger.
- The most commonly purchased item bought with diapers is beer.
- Pinecones will produce a rainbow of colors when burned if first soaked in a solution of Epsom salts and water.
- Despite its romantic reputation, mistletoe is a pest in nature, growing into tree branches stealing vital moisture and nutrients.
- A little customer service goes a long way. (This works with friends and family too!)
- According to Eastern European lore, a marigold planted in the soil dug from a sweetheart's footprint will flourish as long as his or her love does.
- The amethyst was named for its alleged power to prevent its wearer from intoxication: a- not; -methustes, drunkard.
- Some people divorce in less time than other people's engagements.
- Property taxes in MN are almost half that of WI.
- Open communication is a good thing.
- An eel has more than one heart.
- Fluticasone Propionate is a form of hydrocortisone.
- A little encouragement goes a long way.
- If the membrane is not broken, you can patch an egg shell of a live baby bird with Elmer's glue or nail polish.
- Sharpening ice skates involves sharpening 2 edges and maintaining the hollow between them.
- People actually cook and eat celery root - and don't forget burdock root too.
- "Kill the pines" means something in UNIX.