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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 07:14 PM
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12/11/23

”When does the three o’clock parade start?” Is one of the most common questions asked of Disney park employees.

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This question is asked of all prospective Disney employees to test their ability to deal with people.
The Disney rule: When asked a stupid question, don’t give a stupid answer!
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 07:16 PM
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12/11/23

In 1926, a citizen from Mississippi sent a raccoon to President Calvin Coolidge, suggesting that he serve it as Thanksgiving dinner instead of a turkey.
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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 08:04 AM
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racoon crap
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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by zdave87
12/11/23

In 1926, a citizen from Mississippi sent a raccoon to President Calvin Coolidge, suggesting that he serve it as Thanksgiving dinner instead of a turkey.

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the raccoon was not eaten, received the name Rebecca , and ended up living as a White House pet until 1927. The turkey, however, was stuffed.
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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 02:52 PM
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12/13/23

Milton Bradley Industries original Ant Farm activity kit was invented by Clarence Newhart, the owner of the Raid Insecticide Company.
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Old Dec 14, 2023 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by zdave87
12/13/23

Milton Bradley Industries original Ant Farm activity kit was invented by Clarence Newhart, the owner of the Raid Insecticide Company.
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No, but both the original Ant Farm and Raid insecticide were invented in the same year - 1956.
Ants - pets or pests? You make the call!
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Old Dec 14, 2023 | 09:30 AM
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12/14/23

Sharks cannot get cancer!
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 06:34 AM
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Shark fact
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by zdave87
12/14/23

Sharks cannot get cancer!
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That is just a “fintasy” , Sharks do get cancer, but not very often.

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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 09:41 AM
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12/15/23

Mary, Queen of Scots, was accused of murdering her husband in 1568 based partly on the fact she opted to play golf rather than mourn her dead husband, Lirf Darnley.
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