Bits of random facts

Anime Dad wrote:Scientific research has been found to be a leading cause of cancer in rats

And the number three killer of rats, second only to coyotes and cats. :beaten:

The average American spends 6 years in the bathroom, and 6 months at a stoplight.

So random :metaldevil:

A woman I used to work with once told me that when her husband (Japanese-American) was serving in the Army during WW2, they had to carry their packs and rifle with them and because of the weight, would often end up with aching shoulders. To alleviate some of the pain, the men would use women's monthly pads under the straps as a cushion.

ganmo wrote:A woman I used to work with once told me that when her husband (Japanese-American) was serving in the Army during WW2, they had to carry their packs and rifle with them and because of the weight, would often end up with aching shoulders. To alleviate some of the pain, the men would use women's monthly pads under the straps as a cushion.

Wow, this I did not know. :thumbsup: >>feels so proud of the monthly pads now<<

Babies have no kneecaps when they are born.

ganmo wrote:A woman I used to work with once told me that when her husband (Japanese-American) was serving in the Army during WW2, they had to carry their packs and rifle with them and because of the weight, would often end up with aching shoulders. To alleviate some of the pain, the men would use women's monthly pads under the straps as a cushion.

That must've brought about some stares to see a box of Kotex in a solder's backpack. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
That must've brought about some stares to see a box of Kotex in a solder's backpack. :beaten:

no matter! the 442nd Regimental Combat Team composed of Japanese-Americans remains the MOST decorated military unit in the history of the United States.


For their valor, they earned more than 18,000 awards, including 9,500 Purple Hearts, 5,200 Bronze Star Medals, 588 Silver Stars, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 7 Distinguished Unit Citations, and one Congressional Medal of Honor.

Tu_triky wrote:no matter! the 442nd Regimental Combat Team composed of Japanese-Americans remains the MOST decorated military unit in the history of the United States.

For their valor, they earned more than 18,000 awards, including 9,500 Purple Hearts, 5,200 Bronze Star Medals, 588 Silver Stars, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 7 Distinguished Unit Citations, and one Congressional Medal of Honor.

And 147 boxes of Kotex. :beaten:

"Go For Broke!" :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
And 147 boxes of Kotex. :beaten:

"Go For Broke!" :victory:

now that was a slogan that really meant something to those men!

Tu_triky wrote:now that was a slogan that really meant something to those men!

Hmm, that must've been hard for a lot of white folks to swallow back in the day to see a Japanese regiment be the most decorated Americans in WWII... That would make for one interesting story.

bmwracer wrote:
Hmm, that must've been hard for a lot of white folks to swallow back in the day to see a Japanese regiment be the most decorated Americans in WWII... That would make for one interesting story.

ain't that for dayem sure! that'd be one hell of a story

it's like with the Tuskegee airmen - those fighter pilots never lost ONE bomber to enemy aircraft, only to flack.

Tu_triky wrote:

ain't that for dayem sure! that'd be one hell of a story

it's like with the Tuskegee airmen - those fighter pilots never lost ONE bomber to enemy aircraft, only to flack.

My late Uncle Frank was a Tuskegee airmen. :hug: :victory:

Some interesting random facts. Thanks all! :applaud:

Enna wrote:


My late Uncle Frank was a Tuskegee airmen. :hug: :victory:

Some interesting random facts. Thanks all! :applaud:

the 99th Pursuit Squadron....they had the best record in all of WWII

Tu_triky wrote:

the 99th Pursuit Squadron....they had the best record in all of WWII

Is there anything you don't know Tu? :P

Enna wrote:

Is there anything you don't know Tu? :P

yeah...lots...chalk it up to reading and too many documentaries...i've all but practically given up on network television. :beaten:


okay ladies and gents ...it's late and i'm out of it....sleep well. :victory:

From the TV show, "How's it made?": Money isn't made out of paper, it's made out of cotton.

That must've brought about some stares to see a box of Kotex in a solder's backpack.

What about the people who were in charge of reading all the mail and censoring parts of the letters...imagine reading this from a whole company of soldiers:

"Dear Dad and Mom...

I am fine. I hope everyone is fine and well too. Please send me more Kotex.

Love, Your Son."

Seriously, if you think about it...it made sense. The pads were cheap, absorbant and disposable. And it worked very well as a padded cushion, just about the right size to fit under a strap. The Japanese were so resourceful when it came to necessities.

I have heard talk about a movie being made about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, but that was years ago and nothing's come about yet. I would like a good, decent movie to honour these great men - not some Memoirs of a Geisha type of farce where they use non-Japanese to fill the main roles.

@Enna...I saw the movie about the Tuskegee airmen, I don't know how much was pure Hollywood and how much was true but they went through so much hell, and achieved so much. It must be such an honour to know that one of those great men are related to you. :victory:

From the TV show, "How's it made?": Money isn't made out of paper, it's made out of cotton.

I didn't know that. I always though money was made out of paper. I learned something new... :victory:

ganmo wrote:

From the TV show, "How's it made?": Money isn't made out of paper, it's made out of cotton.

I didn't know that. I always though money was made out of paper. I learned something new... :victory:

In Australia, money is made from plastic. The notes, anyhow. :beatyou:

Wynter wrote:From the TV show, "How's it made?": Money isn't made out of paper, it's made out of cotton.

That's how you can wash money (no, not launder) and not have it fall apart.

Anime Dad wrote:

In Australia, money is made from plastic. The notes, anyhow. :beatyou:

Wow, seriously?!