Interesting Trivia

[st.cronin]

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]

Ouch. That is like 74% in taxes.

[Glengoyne]

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

[Shkspr]

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]

Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?

[M GO BLUE!!!]

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]

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

[rkmsuf]

John Galt moved to New York.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

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... :D

[Maple Leafs]

Is this a new Gladwell book?

[Kodos]

Most plants are not carnivorous.

[WSUCougar]

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

[Glengoyne]

POSH stands for Port Outbound, Starboard Home

[Glengoyne]

dola,

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

Be careful.