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The name ‘P. Sherman’ in Finding Nemo was chosen because it sounds like the word ‘fisherman.’
A good portion of the production crew on the movie were from the Philippines, and apparently ‘P. Sherman’ sounds like the word ‘fisherman’ spoken with a Filipino accent.
There is another fun Filipino easter egg in the movie, though! Apparently, Nemo’s temporary home in the dentist’s fish tank is a nipa hut, or bahay kubo – a type of house indigenous to the Philippines!
It is possible to blow bubbles the size of SEVERAL people!
2010-08-26 04:12 PM by Christina R & Michael F, South Bend, IN -
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Smoking can shorten a man’s penis.
The effect is similar to smoking’s effect on a person’s heart. The blood vessels within the penis are constricted, which allows for decreased blood flow. This lessened flow has a negative effect on the elasticity of the penis and prevents it from achieving its full length once erect. Studies have shown that over time, these effects can reduce the overall length by as much as 1 cm!
According to one researcher, smoking has more direct harmful impact on the penis than it does on the heart!
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The longest full name ever is Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Jack Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Sherman Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorft, Sr.
Adolph Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorft, Sr. was born in 1904 near Hamburg, Germany.
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2010-08-29 07:38 PM by Drew P, Pittsburgh, PA -
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The smallest monkey in the world is only about 15 cm tall.
Native to the rainforests of northern South America, the pygmy marmoset tops out at an adult weight of approximately 4 ounces! They typically reside in social groups of about 15 members, which consist of a mating couple and all their offspring.
They defend their home area of less than an acre through calling, chasing, and exposing their distinct white genitals.
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2010-08-26 10:00 PM by luis campos houston,tx -
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In western culture, pink was the color originally associated with males.
The tradition of assigning colors to each gender began back in the 1920s. At this time, pink was deemed more appropriate for boys due to its close associations with red. Blue was assigned to girls since it was more “delicate and dainty” and had close ties to imagery of the Virgin Mary.
This practice continued until the 1940s, when the gender colors were reversed and became the stereotypes that we are still familiar with today.
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2010-08-27 03:52 AM by Anna G, Mcallen, TX -
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