Interesting Tid-Bits ll

Q: Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?

A. Their birthplace.

Q: Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?

A. Obsession

Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter “A”?

A. One thousand

Q. What do all of the following have in common? Bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?

A. All of them were actually invented by women.

Q. What is the only food that doesn’t spoil?

A. Honey

Q. Which day is there more collect calls than any other day of the year?

A. Father’s Day

In Shakespeare’s time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase “goodnight, sleep tight.”

In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them “Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down. It’s where we get the phrase “mind your P’s and Q’s”

Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. “Wet your whistle” is the phrase inspired by this practice.

AND FINALLY

At least 75% of people who read Interesting tid Bits 1 will try to lick their elbow!