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CoffeeSaint · Aug 9, 2006, 01:35 am

After noticing that my post count has now hit 904 (though of course this thread puts it over that) I was reminded of something I learned in junior high: something that is so trivial, so pointless, that it's almost Zen-like in its idiocy. And that, of course, means that I gain great satisfaction from the fact that I know this thing. And here it is:

It takes 904 licks to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop.

Yes, I counted. Straight licks, never putting the pop in my mouth and sucking -- and no biting. A friend of mine did the same thing, and he got 907, so I'm within a reasonable margin of error.

Anybody else know any useless facts they have learned through direct experience? Here's another one: You can open the trunk of a 1979 Toyota Corolla from the inside. Also from personal experience.

What do you know?

Aeris · Aug 9, 2006, 09:18 am

There are 32 muscles in a cats ear.

Scribbler1 · Aug 9, 2006, 10:11 am

The first computer "bug" was a real bug. It was a moth that got stuck in a relay in one of the first mainframe computers around 1945.

Chaossaber314 · Aug 9, 2006, 10:20 am

Mr. Pibb bought the formula to Dr. Pepper so they really are exactly the same.

The Second Law · Aug 9, 2006, 10:34 am

Not in the US, Chaos. Coke bought the European rights to Dr Pepper and sells it there as Mr. Pibb, but over here, it's distinctly different, and as a Dr Pepper freak, I'm saddened that you couldn't tell a difference.

Also: there is no period in Dr Pepper.

And: the # sign is actually called an octothorpe.

--Second

PatrickHenry · Aug 9, 2006, 03:35 pm

I found this
And this seems like some useless crap: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/gen...e_numbers.html

Trotsky · Aug 9, 2006, 05:49 pm

I got out of bed this morning at 6.30am and had a shower.

Scribbler1 · Aug 9, 2006, 05:55 pm

Quote:

Quote by: Trotsky

I got out of bed this morning at 6.30am and had a shower.

Now THAT'S useless trivia!

In a Japanese funeral procession, the car color of choice is white.

G. Adams · Aug 10, 2006, 08:24 am

I'm an rAFC and intend to be a damned good PUA in 12months time.

Chaossaber314 · Aug 10, 2006, 08:52 am

Quote:

Quote by: The Second Law

Not in the US, Chaos. Coke bought the European rights to Dr Pepper and sells it there as Mr. Pibb, but over here, it's distinctly different, and as a Dr Pepper freak, I'm saddened that you couldn't tell a difference.

Also: there is no period in Dr Pepper.

And: the # sign is actually called an octothorpe.

--Second

I must say. Well played.

CoffeeSaint · Aug 10, 2006, 10:57 am

The longest non-medical, non-scientific word in the English language is floccinaucinihilipilification. It is the process of deciding that a piece of information is totally worthless nonsense.

So those of you who read this thread, roll your eyes and click away have just become floccinaucinihilipilificators!

Spartacus · Aug 14, 2006, 03:10 am

The computer whizkids who first invented a program that leaves a little few byte marker at a site you have visited could not come up with a good name for it. They bandied about dozens of names but one night, they hit upon the perfect name.

They worked the swing shift and they all took their supper break at the same time so they could watch The Andy Williams Show (early 1970's musical variety show) in the break room. They were all big fans of the program. There was a running skit where this bear would knock on the door of the "house" (on the set) and beg for something to eat. It was a pretty funny bit but it was always the same result: no cookie for the bear. The bear came to the house and all he wanted was a cookie. One night, the script writers allowed Andy to give the bear a cookie and the bear went away. It was the night the computer whizzes were watching. They looked at each other and agreed to call the program they invented "cookies."

True story.

Plasma Snake[D] · Sep 10, 2006, 02:55 pm

To stop two dogs from copulating, throw cold water on them!

**Jack** · Sep 10, 2006, 03:37 pm

That works for humans, too.

phoenix_fire · Sep 10, 2006, 03:44 pm

Quote:

Quote by: Spartacus

The computer whizkids who first invented a program that leaves a little few byte marker at a site you have visited could not come up with a good name for it. They bandied about dozens of names but one night, they hit upon the perfect name.

They worked the swing shift and they all took their supper break at the same time so they could watch The Andy Williams Show (early 1970's musical variety show) in the break room. They were all big fans of the program. There was a running skit where this bear would knock on the door of the "house" (on the set) and beg for something to eat. It was a pretty funny bit but it was always the same result: no cookie for the bear. The bear came to the house and all he wanted was a cookie. One night, the script writers allowed Andy to give the bear a cookie and the bear went away. It was the night the computer whizzes were watching. They looked at each other and agreed to call the program they invented "cookies."

True story.

Reminds me of how they came up with the name for e-mail spam.

shield772 · Sep 10, 2006, 03:51 pm

The Giant cricket of Africa enjoys eating human hair.

Compugasm · Sep 12, 2006, 06:05 am

Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy.

Scribbler1 · Sep 12, 2006, 09:59 pm

And Walt Disney's middle name is Elias.

Nono · Sep 13, 2006, 10:24 am

What's the difference between an ascot and a henway?

Scribbler1 · Sep 13, 2006, 10:44 am

About a half pound or so.

Aug 9, 2006, 01:35 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
CoffeeSaint Moral Turnip Location: Oregon, US Posts: 2,283	Useless Trivia After noticing that my post count has now hit 904 (though of course this thread puts it over that) I was reminded of something I learned in junior high: something that is so trivial, so pointless, that it's almost Zen-like in its idiocy. And that, of course, means that I gain great satisfaction from the fact that I know this thing. And here it is: It takes 904 licks to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop. Yes, I counted. Straight licks, never putting the pop in my mouth and sucking -- and no biting. A friend of mine did the same thing, and he got 907, so I'm within a reasonable margin of error. Anybody else know any useless facts they have learned through direct experience? Here's another one: You can open the trunk of a 1979 Toyota Corolla from the inside. Also from personal experience. What do you know? "Would you like some pie, Dr. Stark?" "Science is my pie. Curiosity, my sweet tooth. Knowledge is my candy."

Aug 9, 2006, 10:11 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1 Skeptical Patriot Posts: 7,746	The first computer "bug" was a real bug. It was a moth that got stuck in a relay in one of the first mainframe computers around 1945. Not a day goes by that I don't see something that reinforces my belief that people are idiots.

Aug 9, 2006, 10:20 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
Chaossaber314 The Cake is a lie... Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,284	Mr. Pibb bought the formula to Dr. Pepper so they really are exactly the same. What makes a man turn neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?

Aug 9, 2006, 10:34 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
The Second Law Molten Ash Location: Texas Posts: 98	Not in the US, Chaos. Coke bought the European rights to Dr Pepper and sells it there as Mr. Pibb, but over here, it's distinctly different, and as a Dr Pepper freak, I'm saddened that you couldn't tell a difference. Also: there is no period in Dr Pepper. And: the # sign is actually called an octothorpe. --Second Economic Left/Right: 5.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.44 </sig>

Aug 9, 2006, 03:35 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,437	I found this And this seems like some useless crap: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/gen...e_numbers.html "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Aug 9, 2006, 05:49 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
Trotsky Stront vir breins Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 540	I got out of bed this morning at 6.30am and had a shower. " UKIP -- the United Kingdom Independence Party, the golf club version of the BNP, British National Party. " Middle East.. "The vile leading the stupid to kill the decent in the name of the holy."

Aug 10, 2006, 08:24 am	#9 (permalink) (top)
G. Adams Fyrdman Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 4,152	I'm an rAFC and intend to be a damned good PUA in 12months time. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill

Aug 10, 2006, 10:57 am	#11 (permalink) (top)
CoffeeSaint Moral Turnip Location: Oregon, US Posts: 2,283	The longest non-medical, non-scientific word in the English language is floccinaucinihilipilification. It is the process of deciding that a piece of information is totally worthless nonsense. So those of you who read this thread, roll your eyes and click away have just become floccinaucinihilipilificators! "Would you like some pie, Dr. Stark?" "Science is my pie. Curiosity, my sweet tooth. Knowledge is my candy."

Aug 14, 2006, 03:10 am	#12 (permalink) (top)
Spartacus voyager Location: where I am free Posts: 111	The computer whizkids who first invented a program that leaves a little few byte marker at a site you have visited could not come up with a good name for it. They bandied about dozens of names but one night, they hit upon the perfect name. They worked the swing shift and they all took their supper break at the same time so they could watch The Andy Williams Show (early 1970's musical variety show) in the break room. They were all big fans of the program. There was a running skit where this bear would knock on the door of the "house" (on the set) and beg for something to eat. It was a pretty funny bit but it was always the same result: no cookie for the bear. The bear came to the house and all he wanted was a cookie. One night, the script writers allowed Andy to give the bear a cookie and the bear went away. It was the night the computer whizzes were watching. They looked at each other and agreed to call the program they invented "cookies." True story.

Sep 10, 2006, 02:55 pm	#13 (permalink) (top)
Plasma Snake[D] Cause for Concern Location: Planet Earth Posts: 664	To stop two dogs from copulating, throw cold water on them! Isa14:21Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers. Deu24:16The fathers shall not be put to death for the children,neither shall the kids be put to death for the fathers.

Sep 10, 2006, 03:37 pm	#14 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,997	That works for humans, too. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Sep 10, 2006, 03:51 pm	#16 (permalink) (top)
shield772 57 Dead LEO's in 08 Location: Washington, WV Posts: 1,757	The Giant cricket of Africa enjoys eating human hair. Republican Liberty Caucus Moderate Republican Officer Down Memorial Page

Sep 12, 2006, 06:05 am	#17 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,637	Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy. I'd like to thank Charlie Hodge, bringing me scarves and water.

Sep 12, 2006, 09:59 pm	#18 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1 Skeptical Patriot Posts: 7,746	And Walt Disney's middle name is Elias. Not a day goes by that I don't see something that reinforces my belief that people are idiots.

Sep 13, 2006, 10:24 am	#19 (permalink) (top)
Nono Throbbing Member Location: Old Europe Posts: 6,760	What's the difference between an ascot and a henway? "I wish I was as cocksure of anything as Tom Macaulay is of everything." -- Viscount Melbourne

Sep 13, 2006, 10:44 am	#20 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1 Skeptical Patriot Posts: 7,746	About a half pound or so. Not a day goes by that I don't see something that reinforces my belief that people are idiots.