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Did you know that crabs wee through their eyes? That maidenhair moss is so called because Anglo-saxons thought it looked like pubes? That Albanians have 17 different words for moustache? Astound us with your utterly useless and obscure knowledge.

(, Thu 17 Mar 2005, 14:48)
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Found this on a packet of crisps the other day
Most pirates had 2 good eyes, but they would keep one eye covered so it would be more sensitive to light. This would mean at night they would be able to navigate using the little light there was. This knowledge is still taught to soldiers for use on secret special missions at night.
(, Tue 22 Mar 2005, 12:44, Reply)

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