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JasonBelivers · Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 181 Location: hereford/CFMBC

Popcorn

Ears and kernels of an early corn variety capable of being popped were found in 1948 in an archaeological dig in a New Mexico rock shelter known as "Bat Cave". These finds are widely reported as being the oldest ears of popcorn ever found; such reports often say they are dated to be 4000–5000 years old, or more. The actual facts about the Bat Cave corn are less clear. While initial reports dated the corn to be 4000–5000 years old, in 1967 the same researchers revealed data from more specifically targeted dating: a sample consisting only of cobs was dated to be 1,752 years old, and a sample of cobs and nearby wood 2,249 years. These dates have been called into question as well: Michael S. Berry, after a study of the Bat Cave procedures, wrote it "was a poorly excavated site that can be interpreted nearly any way one pleases by juggling the data."

just in case any1 was wondering about it

kai89 · Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 112 Location: Nottingham

actually i was wondering just that nutty

Tony Doodles · Posted: Wed 07th Mar, 2007 10:53 pm Post subject:

...the easter bunny

The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. These were made of pastry and sugar.

The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s.

Daedra · Posted: Thu 08th Mar, 2007 8:08 am Post subject: the history of the lava lamp!

lol the easter bunny! its real you know! just like the tooth fairy and father christmas, my mama told me so Razz

Initially local retail merchants thought his lamps were ugly and disgusting. Luckily, for Craven Walker the "Psychedelic Movement" and the "Love Generation" came to dominate 60's merchandising in Great Britain and sales of the lava lamp soared. It was the perfect light for modern times, Walker declared. "If you buy my lamp, you won't need to buy drugs."
Lava Lamp

He had perfected a secret Lava recipe of oil, wax and other solids. The original model had a large gold base with tiny holes to simulate starlight, and a 52 oz. globe that contained red or white Lava and yellow or blue liquid. He marketed the lamp in Europe under the name of Astro Lamp. Two American entrepreneurs saw the lava lamp displayed at a German trade show and bought the rights to manufacture the lava lamp in North America. They renamed it the Lava Lite lamp and began production in Chicago where it continues today. Craven Walker remained working as a technical advisor to the company. Before selling his company, sales of the lamps had exceeded seven million units. Today with over 400,000 llava amps made each year, the Lava Lite lamp is enjoying a comeback.

i myself have a lava lamp placed right next to my bed, now im hapy in the knowledge of where it came from!

Tony Doodles · Posted: Mon 19th Mar, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

Mothers Day....

Contrary to popular belief, Mother's Day was not conceived and fine-tuned in the boardroom of Hallmark. The earliest tributes to mothers date back to the annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to Rhea, the mother of many deities, and to the offerings ancient Romans made to their Great Mother of Gods, Cybele. Christians celebrated this festival on the fourth Sunday in Lent in honor of Mary, mother of Christ. In England this holiday was expanded to include all mothers and was called Mothering Sunday.

In the United States, Mother's Day started nearly 150 years ago, when Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian homemaker, organized a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions in her community, a cause she believed would be best advocated by mothers. She called it "Mother's Work Day."

etc etc..... Smile

Rustynuts · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 47

Easter bunny.....

Tony Doodles · Posted: Mon 19th Mar, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject:

fabulous!

Psychotic Neurotic · Posted: Thu 12th Apr, 2007 9:35 am Post subject:

this takes a while to load but is a good watch. except for the STUPID ANNOYING ROBOT VOICE but you can turn the music down cos it has subtitles.

http://www.jkcinema.com/runflash.asp?id=UL4&name=Urban%20Legends%20Series:%20Origins&width=400&height=300&quality=best

it's probably all rubbish, but fun to watch anyway

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