Interesting Trivia

st.cronin · 09-26-2006, 12:41 AM

In 1950 Charles E. Wilson, president of General Motors, earned $586,100 before taxes. After taxes, he was left with $155,750.

(source - Malcolm Gladwell's article The Risk Pool)

kingfc22 · 09-26-2006, 12:45 AM

Ouch. That is like 74% in taxes.

Glengoyne · 09-26-2006, 12:48 AM

Reagan did a number on the tax code. Check it out.

Shkspr · 09-26-2006, 12:51 AM

The marmoset, unlike most monkeys, actually has claws on the end of its fingers rather than nails. Along with gibbons, they are one of the few primates that remain monogamous for life.

Poli · 09-26-2006, 01:10 AM

Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?

M GO BLUE!!! · 09-26-2006, 01:28 AM

Any heterosexual male who reads a line about two lesbians involved in a passionate kiss will have their pleasant image destroyed by the names Ellen Degeneres and Rosie O'Donnell.

st.cronin · 09-26-2006, 11:49 AM

You people need to cite sources. And wikipedia is NOT acceptable.

rkmsuf · 09-26-2006, 11:52 AM

John Galt moved to New York.

M GO BLUE!!! · 09-26-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

You people need to cite sources. And wikipedia is NOT acceptable.

Exactly what do you mean by "You people?" I don't like your tone, sir...

Maple Leafs · 09-26-2006, 12:59 PM

Is this a new Gladwell book?

Kodos · 09-26-2006, 01:06 PM

Most plants are not carnivorous.

WSUCougar · 09-26-2006, 01:09 PM

Ulysses S. Grant's actual first name was Hiram.

Glengoyne · 09-26-2006, 01:43 PM

POSH stands for Port Outbound, Starboard Home

Glengoyne · 09-26-2006, 01:46 PM

dola,

Today is Take a Kid Riding in a Wheel Barrow Day.

Be careful.

09-26-2006, 12:45 AM	#2
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Ouch. That is like 74% in taxes. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

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rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	John Galt moved to New York. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Is this a new Gladwell book? __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

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Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Reagan did a number on the tax code. Check it out.

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Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	The marmoset, unlike most monkeys, actually has claws on the end of its fingers rather than nails. Along with gibbons, they are one of the few primates that remain monogamous for life.

09-26-2006, 01:28 AM	#6
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Any heterosexual male who reads a line about two lesbians involved in a passionate kiss will have their pleasant image destroyed by the names Ellen Degeneres and Rosie O'Donnell.

09-26-2006, 01:06 PM	#11
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Most plants are not carnivorous.

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WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Ulysses S. Grant's actual first name was Hiram. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

09-26-2006, 01:43 PM	#13
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	POSH stands for Port Outbound, Starboard Home

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Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	dola, Today is Take a Kid Riding in a Wheel Barrow Day. Be careful.

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