by Teresa T.
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August 6, 2008

Interesting facts that might float your boat or sink it...02/28/09

February 28, 2009 02:06 AM EST (Updated: March 19, 2009 03:22 PM EDT)
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The following sentence: 'A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a slough, he coughed and hiccoughed.' Contains the nine different pronunciations of "ough" in the English Language.

The verb "cleave" is the only English word with two synonyms which are antonyms of each other: adhere and separate.

Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.

Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan.

The first song played on Armed Forces Radio during operation Desert Shield was "Rock the Casba" by the Clash.

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Comments: 18

Alexis Newell Feb 28, 2009, 2:08am EST
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Ariel Storm Feb 28, 2009, 3:27am EST
very interesting. the only one I knew was the jelly bellly one.
Elaine A. Feb 28, 2009, 7:49am EST
Intresting, I love Jelly Belly Beans ;-)
Sandy C. Feb 28, 2009, 9:18am EST
Thanks for sharing.
Sheri D. Feb 28, 2009, 9:25am EST
I wonder if they would make sugar free very hot salsa for me? Love my salsa.
Christine P. Feb 28, 2009, 10:28am EST
Interesting and fun facts!
Jennifer N. Feb 28, 2009, 10:30am EST
Interesting to know cats have such vocal abilities.
Bob Cronley Feb 28, 2009, 11:45am EST
The English language is so crazy! I often wish we were all speaking Spanish (not that I know how to speak it very well).
Kelly M. Feb 28, 2009, 11:57am EST
cool
DIANE D. Feb 28, 2009, 11:58am EST
thanks for sharing
Linda T. Feb 28, 2009, 1:22pm EST
Interesting tidbits of information.
Diana B. Feb 28, 2009, 1:28pm EST
Interesting how many flavors of Jelly Bellies they have nowdays lol. Never knew that one about the blueberry ones.
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Feb 28, 2009, 2:03pm EST
Very interesting.
Desiree T. Feb 28, 2009, 9:11pm EST
Trying to catch up on comments. Have a great night!
Jennifer O. Mar 1, 2009, 2:13am EST
Sorry for being generic...catching up!
Amber C. Mar 2, 2009, 11:39pm EST
And I thought Reagan's greatest accomplishment was ending the Cold War. lol
Amy just hangin' out M. Mar 10, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
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Cynthia T. Mar 28, 2009, 12:39am EDT
great facts

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