Archive for August, 2008

Lie of the Day #653

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Onions are 76% more combustible than gasoline.

Lie of the Day #652

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

As a natural defence against predators, seagulls developed special glands in their abdomen that make them taste exactly like cigarettes and old socks.

Lie of the Day #651

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Eating glue will empower you with telekinetic gifts.

Lie of the Day #650

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Contrary to popular belief, the term “red eye” for late-night airline flights has very little to due with the lack of sleep had on one of these flights.  Instead, the term originates from the fact that long overnight flights has a tendency to dull the colors in fabric, forcing airlines to reapply color to, or […]

Lie of the Day #649

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Combat boots were originally designed as summer beach-wear.  The idea was that the thick leather exterior and sole, in combination with the extra high top would prevent the incredibly annoying instances where sand gets into a person’s shoes.  Unfortunately, it seems that these efforts and designs are completely ineffectual and sand gets in anyway.  Thus, […]

Lie of the Day #648

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

All dogs hate playing fetch.

Lie of the Day #647

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Handcuffs weren’t originally designed for restraint.  In fact, when placed on some people, they become 12 times more agile and athletic.  This is why all modern handcuffs are equipped with electro shock probes.

Lie of the Day #646

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

The amount of body hair that a person has is inversely proportional to the number of times that he or she will be late for important events.

Lie of the Day #645

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Batteries are electrical placebos.  They work by the force of your own willpower.  Theoretically, if you believe it strongly enough, the charge of your battery will last forever and you will never need to plug in and recharge.

Lie of the Day #644

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Crowbars are more buoyant than blocks of styrofoam.