The venom in a platypus’ hind spurs can cause excruciating pain that lasts for weeks.
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William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-15-16
Whaling is illegal in Oklahoma.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-15-16
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-14-16
The Sahara Desert is not the largest desert in the world. It is the third largest. The largest is Antarctica. The second largest is the Arctic. Remember, deserts are not defined by temperature but by rainfall, which is limited to just 20 inches per year.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-14-16
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The 1946 hit “Linda” was written by Jack Lawrence in 1942 for Linda Eastman who was the infant daughter of his attorney.
In 1969, Linda Louise Eastman became Linda McCartney when she married Paul of the Beatles. Paul wrote “Maybe I’m Amazed” for her, which was his first hit after the Beatles break up.
Linda died in 1998 from breast cancer. In 2000, 10 contemporary composers including Paul created the album “A Garland for Linda” for her.
“Linda” from 1946
“Maybe I’m Amazed” from 1969
“A Garland for Linda” from 2000
Linda Eastman William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-13-16
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-10-16
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that affects all mammals but can only breed in cats. When it finds itself in a rat, it causes the rat’s behavior to change making it like cats. This makes the rat easier for the cat to catch and eat which allows the protozoan to enter the cat and breed.
Toxoplasma gondii — William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-10-16
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-8-16
Genghis Khan never really invaded Europe. It was his grandson Batu that did it.
Batu — William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-8-16
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-7-16
Russia once had a colony in Califoernia. In Sonoma County, no less. It was called Krepost Ross. It lasted from 1812 to 1842.
Krepost Ross — William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-7-16
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-6-16
It is believed that there are more slaves today — between 12 million and 30 million — that at anytime in history.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-6-16
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Ninety-three years ago on this date (June 4, 2016) a dead jockey won at Belmont Park in New York. Frank Hayes had a heart attack half-way through the race but his body stayed in the saddle. His nag, Sweet Kiss, was a 20-1 longshot.
Frank Hayes William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-4-16
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What’s a “tittle”? It’s the dot over the letter “i”.