Agent 9 (long time no see!) forwards these bits 'n' pieces:
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence the "rule of thumb".
Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. Its rule was "Gentlemen Only....Ladies Forbidden"....and thus, the word GOLF entered the English language. [Hmmm. Really? Ed.]
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury. [Hard to tell the Monopoly money from the greenback these days. Walt]
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better. [Eh? Walt.]
Coca-Cola was originally green.
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven is $16,400.
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. [They probably have more magnetic personalities too. Ed.]
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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