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Don`t worry you haven`t got any.

I think you are trying to confuse me? WHY, I ask? He said 5/4 people do not understand fractions?
Now, I know I am dyxlexics, but how do you get Five out of FOUR people not understanding this fracteous???? Regardless of what fracting is, the analogy has 4 people. So where did 5 out of 4 came from? I am confused, very confused.
Where is that bottle of Rum. I need a drink, badly.
 
90% of pharmaceuticals taken by people are excreted through urination. Therefore our sewer systems contain heavy dose of drugs. A recent study by the EPA has found fish containing trace amounts of estrogen, cholesterol-lowering drugs, pain relievers, antibiotics, caffeine and even anti-depressants.
 
During World War 2, the British Minister of food considered a plan to feed the population with black pudding - secretly made from surplus human blood bank donations.
 
The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
 
Standardized plumbing can be traced back to around 3,000 B.C. when the Indus River Valley civilization used earthen plumbing pipes to provide transportable water and drain wastes.
 
The flushing toilet was invented by John Harrington in 1596, which is where we get the nickname “the John.” We also call the toilet “the crapper” because of Thomas Crapper, who widely increased the popularity of it.
 
The word “plumber” comes from the Latin word “plumbum,” which means “lead.”
 
During World War 2, the British Minister of food considered a plan to feed the population with black pudding - secretly made from surplus human blood bank donations.
Wow... that's a creepy but good one. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
 

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