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Jun 11, 2015 | 08:29 AM

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Fact

Jun 11, 2015 | 09:06 AM

#992

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Crap.

Gold and silver medals are mostly silver, the gold medal is plated. I don't know what the bronze medal is, but it's probably copper.

Jun 11, 2015 | 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shareall' timestamp='1434036392' post='23644754

Fact?

That BB will get 3 in a row? Or the Gold?

Both

Jun 11, 2015 | 11:05 AM

#994

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When in doubt, go with crap!

Jun 12, 2015 | 06:26 AM

#995

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CARP!!

Jun 12, 2015 | 06:39 AM

#996

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The Olympic gold medal is one of the few international medals made almost entirely of pure gold: 550 grams of pure gold, 6 grams of silver, and 41 grams of copper.

FACT or CRAP ?

lets see if BB can get 3 in a row

CRAP The Olympic gold medal is composed of : 550 grams of silver, 41 grams of copper, and only 6 grams of pure gold. All that glitters is probably not gold!

BB did it

Jun 12, 2015 | 06:40 AM

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During a horse show, a white ribbon tied to a horse's tail indicates the horse is for sale.

FACT or CRAP ?

Jun 12, 2015 | 07:21 AM

#998

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Crap .. it just looks pretty....

Jun 12, 2015 | 07:41 AM

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The tradition in many English-speaking countries is for a bride to kiss a blacksmith on her wedding day to ensure a happy and prosperous marriage.

FACT or CRAP ?

CRAP The tradition is for a bride to kiss a chimney sweep, not a blacksmith on her wedding day to ensure a happy and prosperous marriage. This custom began in England during the reign of King George III, and is still popular today.