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2007-06-22 Down Under

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Posted by Sperong Elming1933 2007-06-22 12:53|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 8 billion dollars when it should be 8 million

hmm. Married to a native Mandarin speaker I recognize that common mis-translation. My guess is a Chinese started that rumor by accident.

Posted by 3dc 2007-06-22 14:08|| 2007-06-22 14:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Another whopper making the rounds down under (possibly in the reverse direction): the average American loo uses an incredible 20 liters per flush. Actually, this is limited by law to 1.6 gallons, about 6 liters.

That's only if you have a toilet made since the law passed. The older ones are treated like gold, since they actually empty their bowls with a single flush.

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2007-06-22 15:05|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2007-06-22 15:05|| Front Page Top

#3 Maker your blog Sperong! Reporter back with em address.

Posted by Shipman 2007-06-22 18:16|| 2007-06-22 18:16|| Front Page Top

#4 The contestant who answered the United States was told that was the right answer. Mexico gained independence from Spain.

They also gained independence from France. Guess which one is remembered more?

Posted by Pappy 2007-06-22 22:49|| 2007-06-22 22:49|| Front Page Top

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