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.