-Caveat Lector- [Unable to display image] Spanish explorers in the 16th century first recorded the fact that dead rattlesnakes can bite. In 1999 two toxicologists in Phoenix, Arizona report that 15 percent of the rattlesnake bites they treated in a recent 10 month period came from snakes that had been decapitated, shot or beaten until dead. 2. The Great Lakes contain 6 quadrillion gallons of fresh water, one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water. The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. 3. The Great Lakes have a combined area of 94,230 square miles - larger than the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Jersey combined. 4. Researchers at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and the Boston University School of Public Health have found that the increase in obesity in the population of children under 5, and males age 15 to 34 (The two groups at greatest risk) has led to a decrease in the number of drownings since 1986. 5. Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (who moo who moo new coo new coo ah poo ah ah) is the state fish of Hawaii. It is found throughout the islands in a wide variety of colors and patterns. 6. There is 21 times more information contained in the DNA of a single cell than in the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. 7. Like to eat candy Gummi Bears? Do you know their names? Gruffi, Cubbi, Tummi, Zummi, Sunni, and Grammi. 8. The first toothbrush with bristles was developed in China in 1498. The bristles were taken from hogs, and later horses and badgers. Nylon bristles were introduced in 1938 by Dupont. 9. The medal which is presented to Nobel Peace Prize winners depicts three naked men with their hands on each other's shoulders. 10. Beethoven routinely poured ice water over his head before he sat down to work. He felt that it stimulated his brain. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
