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pretty interesting... i didn't believe the 111,111,111 X 111,111,111 so I calculated it and it is correct
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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Last edited by Adatise; 05-22-2009 at 05:51 PM.
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pretty interesting... i didn't believe the 111,111,111 X 111,111,111 so I calculated it and it is correct
best post i've seen in ages, thanks Adatise!
thanks for sharing.
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I tried to lick my elbow. LOL
I'm thinking that Gene Simmons from KISS would be the exception.
lolOriginally Posted by bd77
you and me both
i think Gene Simmons could lick the back of his own head
Second that!best post i've seen in ages, thanks Adatise!
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Last edited by Adatise; 06-01-2009 at 06:57 PM.
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” ~ Jimi Hendrix
Urban legend that Golf came from "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"... so very likely the other ones could be incorrect as well IMO. I did try to lick my elbow though as well.
The Dutch term "kolf" (meaning "stick, "club" and "bat") is likely the source of the word "golf".
↑↑ Especially because everyone knows there are no gentlemen in Scotland...
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