American Useless Facts12% of all Americans have drunk their own urine. LA 's full name is El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Pociuncula. Wilma Flintstone's maiden name was Slaghoopal. Most American car horns are in the note of 'F'. 13 Americans are killed by vending machines each year. In 1933, Mickey Mouse, an animated cartoon character, received 800,000 fan letters. A new McDonalds opens every 13 hours. Only 4% of Americans did not eat at a McDonalds or Burger King last year. Americans eat 18 acres of pizza a day. Last year, 43 Americans died on roller coasters. According to US Food and Drug Administration guidelines, up to 59 insect bits are permitted in a 125g bar of chocolate. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is killed annually painting stripes on the state's highways and roads. Montpeiler, Vermont is the only state capital without a McDonalds. The original colour of coca-cola was green. On the US version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" a contestant took 10 minutes to answer the $500 question: "In which country is the leaning tower of Pisa?" Another contestant took 20 minutes to answer the very first question! A toilet that uses recycled flush water had the following warning: "Recycled flush water - Unsafe for drinking." A novelty rock garden set comes with the warning: "Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." A warning on an electric DIY drill cautions: "This product is not intended for use as a dental drill." A set of cyclist's shin pads carried the following warning: "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body that they do not cover." A push chair carried the following warning: "Remove child before folding." A sleeping pill prescription read: "Warning: May cause drowsiness." An iron carried the following warning: "Never iron clothes while they are being worn." A unique wind-proof beach towel told users: "This towel has been tested to withstand significantly strong winds. But please be advised that during a hurricane this product should not be used to secure yourself or anything of value." A hair dryer warned users: "Never use while sleeping." A bathroom heater company covered itself by saying: "This product is not to be used in bathrooms." An under-arm deodorant container had printed on it: "Caution: Do not spray in eyes." There are 70,000 product liability law suits in the USA every year! David Potchen stormed into Center Bank in Lowell, Indiana on September 1st 2001 armed with a shotgun and demanded two Big Macs. A four hour stand-off between him and the cops ensued. It finally ended when police gave the robber two Big Macs - he surrendered immediately without fuss! The original Frankenstein novel by Mary Shelley is now (September 2001) required reading at the University of Georgia for students on a science course which involves genetic engineering. |