The first drinking straw was made from ryegrass in 1888.
The modern plastic straw was invented in the 1930s.
The average person in the USA uses 1.6 straws per day.
There are currently 500 million straws being used in the US every day.
Straws are one of the top 10 items found in beach cleanups.
Straws are not recyclable, and take up to 200 years to decompose.
Paper straws can last up to three hours in a beverage before they start to break down.
In 2017, Seattle became the first major US city to ban plastic straws.
McDonald’s uses around 55 million straws every day.
In 2018, the UK government proposed to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds.
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A wise old Sage with wrinkled face Sat quietly in his special place With puzzle pieces spread all around He made not a single sound
He worked with care, piece by piece His wisdom on full display, at least He knew just where each one belonged With patience and skill, he never wronged
As the puzzle began to take shape A sense of pride, he couldn’t escape For he knew that just like this game Life can be solved with focus and aim
With a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye He knew the answer, never to lie So let us learn from this old Sage And in life’s puzzles, let us engage.
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I can’t remember his name, it’s P something T something R.
If you see someone doing a crossword today, lean over and say 7up is lemonade.
My teacher always said, “violence is never the answer”.
I’m stuck on the last clue on a £1000 prize crossword. 26 across – behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
It’s V _ _ L _ N _ E
Any ideas?
Just lost in the final of the ‘UK Crossword Championship’…
Gutted isn’t the word!
Just been to the doctor and told him I was finishing crossword puzzles too quickly.
He replied ” try not to get two down”
Just spotted exactly the same crossword clue for an eleven letter word in two different newspapers.
Coincidence?
I like all sorts of puzzles, like jigsaws and crosswords, but dot to dots are where I draw the line.
The first rule of Crossword Club is (3,4,4,5,9,4).
I asked a friend if crossword compilers made up words.
He said, “No, just down and across words”.
I didn’t realise that I was addicted to crosswords but when I look back now, all the clues were there.
I know a chap who compiles crosswords and just turned 100.
He was sent an anagram from the King.
“Can’t get this crossword clue, ‘Overloaded Postman’”
“How many letters?
“Thousands of them”.
Woke up the other day with a puzzled look on my face.
I’d fallen asleep on my crossword.
A friend was in a theatre production about crossword puns.
It was a play on words.
I suspect there will never be an edible version of a crossword, but if there is, I’ll eat my words.
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“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity and is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He was also a philosopher and humanist whose work had a major impact on the development of science and society.
This quote means that taking risks and trying new things may result in mistakes, but without taking risks, we cannot learn and grow. It is important to take risks and push ourselves outside of our comfort zone in order to discover and achieve new things.
The quote means that making mistakes is a natural part of trying new things and that those who never make mistakes likely haven’t taken risks or attempted anything innovative. It suggests that making mistakes is a necessary component of growth and learning. Let’s make some mistakes in the search for progress today!
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There is never enough time in the morning. Try to combine brushing your teeth with your breakfast.
The first toothbrush is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 1498. It was a brush made of hog hair attached to a handle.
According to the American Dental Association, the average person in the United Kingdom and the United States consumes three toothbrushes per year. The American Dental Association recommends that people replace their toothbrushes every three to four months.
A typical British breakfast usually consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fried bread, while a typical American breakfast typically consists of eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, pancakes, oatmeal, and/or cereal.
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Ketchup is believed to have originated in China in the 17th century. It was then brought to Europe, where it became popular in the 18th century. The modern form of ketchup was invented by Henry J. Heinz in 1876.
It’s estimated that Americans consume around 350 million pounds of ketchup annually. In the UK, it’s estimated that the average person consumes around 3.2 kg of ketchup per year.
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A wise old Sage in a space craft, Headed for his lunar satellite, He looked up at the stars and laughed, His mission was to explore the night.
His eyes lit up with a twinkle of joy, He’d leave the Earth and its noise, An adventure to the moon was his ploy, To find a place for his inner poise.
He’d sail through the Milky Way, On a journey that was quite grand, In a vehicle made of steel and clay, He’d explore a new land.
In his pocket he had a map, As he travelled through the night, To a place where he could take a nap, Where no one could cause him fright.
The wise old Sage no man could mock, Had a plan to explore the moon, He’d take a look at the lunar rock, Enjoying his journey to a lunar dune.
A wise old Sage, his face all aglow, Was walking on the moon’s white snow. A peaceful sight to witness there, A vision of an elder’s care.
He stepped with grace, with stride so light, His spirit shone so very bright. A hat of stars upon his head, The moon’s reflection round his bed.
The man of wisdom went on his way, No fear or worry on display. He walked the night, his dreams in hand, A light that never would disband.
The moon’s light guided him on his way, The Sage’s wisdom, so wise and grey. He walked so far, so silent and still, The wise old Sage, his purpose to fulfil.
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Craving some slice-of-life humor? Our handpicked collection of cheese jokes is ready to melt away your stress! Full of witty puns and dairy-inspired one-liners, these jokes are perfect for sharing over charcuterie boards, at family dinners, or just to brighten your day. Whether you’re a cheese connoisseur or simply love a good dad joke, get ready for a grate time—because these jokes are as fun as they are sharp!
I’ve started using geese heading south for winter to shave small pieces of cheese.
They are migrating birds.
I used to date a girl who loved to be covered in cheese.
She was a cracker.
I’m off cheese hunting at the weekend, it’s going to be great.
Just me and my friend, shooting the bries…
Did you hear about that French cheese factory that exploded?
There was nothing left but de brie.
Let’s ban pre-shredded cheese.
Make Britain grate again !
Stevie Wonder got a cheese grater for his birthday.
He said it’s the most violent book he’s ever read.
What cheese do you use to lure a bear down a mountain?
Camembert.
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
I took a photo of a mouse yesterday…
He didn’t say ‘cheese’, but I could tell he was thinking it…
My business making clothes out of cheese has gone bust…
Turns out that fromage frays
I have an addiction to cheddar cheese, although it’s only mild.
What cheese is made backwards?
Edam.
When should you go on a cheese diet?
When you need to cheddar a few pounds.
Did you hear what happened when the decorator painted his wife with cheese?
He double Gloucester!
If you didn’t like my cheese joke earlier today…
You must be laughtose intolerant!
Did you hear about the cheese that failed to medal at the Olympics?
It fell at the final curdle.
Sweet dreams are made of cheese.
Who am I to dis a Brie ?
I’ve had a hard time figuring out why I don’t consider cottage cheese truly “cheese”.
But it’s just a curd to me.
I cut my finger chopping cheese, but I think that I may have grater problems.
Police have found a dead body at a Dominos which was covered in ham, cheese and pineapple.
Police believe he may have topped himself.
I had a goat’s cheese pizza the other day.
He wasn’t happy.
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Despite all the colours depicted on screens there are only three coloured pixels.
It is true that screens are made up of only three colored pixels (red, green, and blue). However, these three colors can be combined in various proportions to produce millions of different colors.
There is no exact answer to the question of how many colours exist as there is no definitive list of named and recognised colors. However, the Pantone Colour Institute estimates that there are over 1,000 Pantone Matching System (PMS) colours, and the HTML colour names list has around 140 named colours.
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A wise old Sage, with wrinkles deep Rode in a dodgem car, with wheels to keep In a fairground bright, with sights to see He navigated, with mastery
With every turn, his wisdom shone And tales of old, and times now gone Of life’s twists and turns, Of lessons that one must earn
The dodgem car, his trusty ride Whizzing round, with great pride Through crowds of people, young and old With each new lap, his story’s told
Together they weaved, The Sage and his car Through the fairground, not too far With every bump, they left a trace Of wisdom and wit, all over the place
The wise old Sage, with tales to share Rode in a dodgem car, without a care Around the fairground, he’d glide and weave With skill and grace, in every move he’d achieve
He’d tell of times, when life was young Of love, and hope, and tales undone Of lessons learned, in the school of life And how to find, the joy and strife
The dodgem car, his trusty ride Carried him, with speed and pride Through the fairground, he’d bump and spin With every ride, a new tale to begin
He’d weave and dodge, with such finesse His opponents, he’d leave impressed With wisdom shared, in every round And tales of life, that astound
The wise old Sage and his dodgem car A sight to see, a true, wise star He’ll leave you laughing, and free from strife With every ride, a new chapter in life.
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