Category: Omnibit

Yes, Christopher Anthony, a top-notch, A-1 Persian rug will contain as many as one million knots in every three-square feet.

— William W. Lawrence Sr.

Q — What was the population of Britain’s American colonies in 1610?

A — 350

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 7-26-17

Okay, granted Leo Tolstoy, the great Russian writer, deserves all the credit he has received over the years. But let’s be fair to Mrs. Tolstoy. She spent a lot of time taking care of their nine kids, and she copied the manuscript of her husband’s epic novel, “War and Peace” seven times by hand. How many times have you or any of your friends read it all the way through.

–William W. Lawrence Sr.

 

Q– Why do rose cut in the afternoon last much longer than those cut in the morning?

A — Don’t know, but they do. They really do.

William Lawrence Sr. Omnibit 7-24-17

Cyronics, the practice of freezing a body and bringing it back to life, does work for ants. Ants can be frozen for long periods without harm. Many spend the winter inside logs coated with ice crystals.

–William W. Lawrence Sr.

Q– What does the Rx on your doctor’s prescription stand for?

A– The “R” stands for recipe. The bar crossing the “R” creating the “x” is the symbol of the god Jupiter. The sign means take the medicine in proportions set down under the auspices of Jove, the patron of medicine.

–William W. Lawrence Sr

No Robert James, the word ‘recycling’ cannot be found in most dictionaries published before 1967.

— William W. Lawrence Sr.

We have already told you there is no word in the English language that rhymes with orange. That goes for “swamp” too.

— William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 7-19-17

Yes, Christopher Anthony, porcupines are terrific swimmers. One reason is that their needle-like quills are hollow and help keep them afloat.

— William W. Lawrence Sr.

Q– What is mace as in spice?

A–Simply the covering of nutmeg. The highly flavored spice is usually ground and often used as a flavoring for pies.

 

William W. Lawrence Sr Omnibit 7-17-17.