Betcha’ Didn’t Know…..Vol 8. Interesting Facts.

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Here are some more interesting facts from my friend Rhobby. He is just a fountain of random information. I love it!

*North Dakota has never had an earthquake.

*Illinois has the most personalized license plates.

*Twinkies used to be filled with banana – until there was a U.S. banana shortage.

*Hostess Fruit Pies have beef in them.

*Japan watches more TV than any other country.

*Hawaii moves closer to Japan an average of 4 inches a year.

*Macadamia nuts are indigenous to Australia, not Hawaii.

*Coconut juice can be used for plasma transfusions.

*More people are killed each year by donkeys than by airplanes.

*More deaths are caused by teddy bears than real bears.

*Chuck Taylor was the very first athlete to endorse a shoe.

Froth from the fountain…..

North Dakota

*Beer and pretzels can’t be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant.

*In North Dakota, charitable groups can hold stud poker games to raise money, but only twice a year

*In North Dakota it is illegal to keep an elk in a sandbox in your backyard.

*It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.

*It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon.

Illinois

*According to state law, it is illegal to speak English. The officially recognized language is “American.”

*In Illinois it is illegal for barbers to use their fingers to apply shaving cream to a customer’s face.

*In Illinois, it is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals kept as pets.

*It is illegal to give a dog whiskey.

*It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.

Oh so many more wild and crazy state laws at CrazyLaws.com and DumbLaws.com

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