What do people fear most? At the top of the list is death, the fear of which is necrophobia. Second, apparently, is the fear of failure, which is called kakorrhaphiophobia. There is of course a story of how fears developed, like fear for the number 13. The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia.

and did you know

In October 1943, a pigeon called White Vision led a search and rescue team to the wreck of a downed flying boat after the search had been called off. White Vision had flown over 60 miles against a 25 mph head wind in heavy weather. The crew was rescued, for which White Vision received the Dickin Medal.

Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them used to burn their houses down - hence the expression "to get fired." 

A snail can sleep for 3 years.

What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common?-- All were invented by women.

40% of all people who come to a party in your home snoop in your medicine cabinet.

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

Coca-Cola was originally green.

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.

It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs.

Good stuff Doc

Definitely an original idea for the OP, Shaunna...you're pretty talented at finding interesting matters that aren't confrontational nor negative.

I say Shaunna for Creative Editor!

Hey did you know, that the aliens have landed here at  Goodna Queensland Australia

Aww thanks Doc, you are so sweet, a real confidence boost

#31 looks like something out of Dr Who...

...which to segue neatly into this thread...

The first Australian in space was - Tegan Jovanka

Hmmm....Oi! Aliens! Why does the one on the left look a tad Pommie, eh?

I wouldn't mind meeting aliens as long as their ship isn't fueled by curried cabbage for interstellar travel.  Perhaps that's how the gas giant planets were formed!

I don't know what it's called, either, but I sure as hell feel for you, Ed. It must be a terrible thing to have to live with and I sincerely hope it never ever comes to that for you.

Not to make light of your situation...

Did you know that Shaunna had the same fear?  Guess that's why she banned 'dutch ovens' from the bedtime agenda.

I don't think you'd have any worries there... aliens came to the same conclusion as Shaunna, so nipped it in the bud at the source, by banning curried cabbage entirely. 

Wonder if that's why UFO's have stopped visiting our neck of the woods???

Always thought she was cute....;)

Hmmmm it could be related in some way

I preferred Nyssa

Did you know?

... that a banana tree is not a tree, it's a herb, thus making the banana itself a berry rather than a fruit.

... that bamboo is nothing other than a form of grass?

... that I don't feel like coming up with more stuff like this anymore? So bye bye for now.

Although Chicago Illinois is called the "Windy City" it is not the windiest in the USA. In fact,it isn't even in the top ten.

The name is generally attributed to the weather but is more likely due to this:

According to the Chicago Public Library, the name came from East Coast detractors who objected to the loud and windy boosterism of those promoting Chicago as an excellent place to invest.

Well that's news to me... I thought Chicago got its 'Windy City' tag because curried cabbage was/is a popular dish there.

Hmmm, yer learn summat new ev'ry day.

Most farts don't contain methane: In fact, most gas passed by humans is an oxygen/nitrogen mix.

The worst smells actually come from hydrogen sulfide, another gas. Also, the more nitrogen rich your diet is, the worse farts are going to smell.

Contrary to the humorous television shows, trying to light a fart as it escapes your butt is actually extremely dangerous.

This is a warning, not a challenge.

The average person farts somewhere between 12-16 times per day. If you've eaten foods known to produce gas, you can expect this to be more frequent.

Men and women fart the same amount, assuming they eat similar diets. However, men do seem to have a tendency to be more proud of their farts.

The rumor is that if you hold your farts in during the day and suppress the natural tendency to release gas, then you will release all that pent up gas in your sleep. If you live with someone, they will likely be much more aware of this than you are. Shaunna, therefore is far safer than most as we all know starkers never holds them in.

Fart is both a noun and a verb.

You can see farts in the air when it's really cold outside.

A person can still fart for a short time after death. So,  starkers will eventually (a long, long time from now I sincerely hope) have the last word, though probably not in Forums. I will therefore steadfastly refuse to attend any such event since it would probably break my heart permanently and result in my untimely end.

Ed, you magnificent curmugeon...I most certainly hope and pray you are wrong. 

Australia has always been an inventive place. The Aborigines showed a mastery of physics to create hunting equipment like the boomerang and woomera. Likewise, Convicts showed a great capacity to think outside the square to evade capture, attempt escape or to steal. On one occasion, a Convict decided to disguise himself as a Kangaroo so the barking guard dogs would not seem suspicious. The plan was working brilliantly until a trooper decided to use the Kangaroo for target practice.

Did you know....

Snake myths that have fooled gullible people

• The Death Adder has a sting in its tail.
• Snakes hypnotise their prey.
• Tiger Snakes chase people. You should run uphill to escape them.
• Snakes milk cows.
• If you kill one of a pair of Tiger Snakes, its mate will hunt you down to take its revenge.
• In Australia, there is a Hoop Snake that takes its tail in its mouth and then goes bowling merrily along.

Did you know...

Crocodile hunters such as Steve Irwin and the fictional character of Crocodile Dundee are often held up as icons as Australia. A large number of concerned citizens complain about such icons, saying they are not representative of the true Australian character. Such concerned citizens argue that fat opera singers like Damn Joan Sutherland should instead be held up as the face of Australia. Considering that Australia has even fewer opera singers than crocodile wrestlers, the complaints of these concerned citizens seem ludicrous. Ironically, being ludicrous is a great Australian pastime.

Um, don't wanna brag or anything...but try 40 - 50 times a day... more in Summer.  Must be the heat! 

Although most women would deny this.  Did you know the reason we don't often see/hear/smell women fart is because of the "chamber."  Be warned, however, the linked video clip has sounds and images that may leave some permanently and emotionally scarred... please view at your own risk.  Also, for those who dare, it might be a good idea to turn down the volume on your speakers.

Now while I can see the fun in that (dutch ovens), I see no logical reason to save up farts during the day.  Apart from causing belly ache and discomfort, it is unnatural and would restrict many wonderful opportunities to share: eg, in elevators, etc. Besides, if one regularly consumes a healthy diet of curried cabbage, there is NO need to save up farts during the day for dutch ovens at night.

Um, you sure 'bout that??  You are, after all, speaking about the greatest exponent of the starkerbark the World has ever known.

And in some cases they're so rich you can cut 'em with a knife.