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The words “insane” and “Insanity” are not recognized medical terms; they are, however, recognized legal terms.
The initials “B.C.” (Before Christ) are properly placed after the year. The initials “A.D.” (Anno Domini, Year of Our Lord) are placed before the year.
The word for not being able to think of what it is you want is “lithological.”
The word “testify” originated in the Roman courts – when men were asked to swear on their testicles about their statements.
The modern military salute came from knights raising their visors to identify themselves to their kings. It is always done with the right hand because only right-handers could become knights: left-handers were believed to be descendants of the devil.
As long as both parties are registered blood donors, dueling is legal in Paraguay.
In Canada, one is legally forbidden to shoot a whale from a moving car.
In Texas, it is illegal to paint graffiti on a cow belonging to someone else.
In Colorado, it is illegal to run over a trout.
The Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak (in England).
Mr. Miranda, from whence came the Miranda Rights (you have the right to remain silent) died in an Arizona bar fight.
The words in Chinese for “crisis” and “opportunity” are the same.
Koala Bear fingerprints and human fingerprints are nearly identical.
A monkey was tried and convicted of smoking a cigarette. It happened in South Bend, Indiana.
The first colony in the US to legalize witchcraft was Pennsylvania.
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