Thought for the day
bet you didn't know this...
Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything
had to be transported by ship and it was also before
commercial fertilizer's invention, so large shipments
of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because
in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but
once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier,
but the process of fermentation began again, of which
a by product is methane gas. As the stuff was stored
below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did)
happen.
Methane began to build up below decks and the first time
someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!
Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was
determined just what was happening.
After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with
the term "Ship High In Transit" on them, wh ich meant for the
sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any
water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile
cargo and start the production of methane.
Thus evolved the term "S.H.I.T " , (Ship High In Transport)
which has come down through the centuries and is in use to
this very day.
You probably did not know the true history of this word.
Neither did I.
Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything
had to be transported by ship and it was also before
commercial fertilizer's invention, so large shipments
of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because
in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but
once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier,
but the process of fermentation began again, of which
a by product is methane gas. As the stuff was stored
below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did)
happen.
Methane began to build up below decks and the first time
someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!
Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was
determined just what was happening.
After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with
the term "Ship High In Transit" on them, wh ich meant for the
sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any
water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile
cargo and start the production of methane.
Thus evolved the term "S.H.I.T " , (Ship High In Transport)
which has come down through the centuries and is in use to
this very day.
You probably did not know the true history of this word.
Neither did I.
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Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
pee on it and walk away.0 -
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"Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue." [:o)]
It's not what you know that gets you in trouble, it's what you know that just ain't so!
Resident Pyrrhonist0 -
We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located among millions and millions of cows in America but we haven't got a clue as to where millions of illegal immigrants and terrorists are located. Maybe we should put the Department of Agriculture in charge of Immigration. 0 -
hought for the day:
In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England's Prime Minister Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by one of his Parliament members why he believes so much in America, he
said:
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON, AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
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"The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration."[}:)] 0 -
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The American Indians found out what happens
when you don't control immigration.0 -
Not mine, found it on another site. 0 -
I just had Chinese for lunch, here's what my fortune cookie said:
"Ideas you believe are absurd ultimately lead to success"
I'm not sure what to make of it, I think I need to lay off the General Tso's chicken!
Gun control is hitting your target0 -
Thought For The Day
The Secret Service scandal was discovered when a disagreement on how much a prostitute wanted for her services came to light. She wanted $800.00. The Secret Service Agent offered $30.00. How ironic is it that the only person in Washington willing to cut spending gets fired?
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Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting " HOLY snot............WHAT A RIDE"!!!
Sarcastic humor a specialty
Audemus jura nostra defendere"0 -
In theory the founding fathers chose to create a republic over a true democracy because they foresaw the impossibility of a popular vote on every piece of legislation.
My question is this. In this age of mass media and the internet, would it be possible for a government to operate in a truly democratic fashion? I think that it would. There would be obvious challenges early on, but what new government doesn't face challenges in its formative years?
I realize that this is less likely than getting an actual conservative to run for President, but a guy can dream, right?0 -
Thought for the day: Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented immigrant" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" 0 -
quote:The Secret Service scandal was discovered when a disagreement on how much a prostitute wanted for her services came to light. She wanted $800.00. The Secret Service Agent offered $30.00.
How ironic is it that the only person in Washington trying to cut spending gets fired?0 -
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Have you ever wondered if the one dollar bills
In your wallet were ever in a stripper's butt crack?
If not, you're certainly wondering now..
Have a nice day! ..0 -
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Any married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing.0 -
Any married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing. 0 -
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! 0 -
Gentle thoughts for today:
(I really like #11.)
1. Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.
2. There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.
3. When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.
4. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
5. Don't assume malice for what stupidity can explain.
6. A penny saved is a government oversight.
7. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
8. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.
9. The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
10. He who hesitates is probably right.
11. If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.
12. If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
13. The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
14. Did you ever notice: When you put the 2 words "The" and "IRS" together it spells "THEIRS"?
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If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep soundly every night,
You are probably the family dog
The Almighty Himself Entrusted the Future of All Living Creatures to a Wooden Boat.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -"Audemus jura nostra defendere"0 -
People are hanged.
Art is hung
so are porn stars[B)]0 -
Posted a couple weeks ago.
Still good though.0
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