Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for July 14, 2014
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Transcript:
During the famine in Prussia in the 18th century, King Frederick the Great threatened to cut off the noses of any citizens who would not eat potatoes- which were widely thought to be poisonous. Crossing the arms can reduce pain by confusing the brain. Polish cyclist Krystan Herba jumped 2919 steps up the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia, in February 2014, without taking his feet off the pedals once.
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Templo S.U.D. almost 10 years ago
I would hate to live in Prussia at that time… and I like potatoes!
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member almost 10 years ago
The leaves of the potato plant are poisonous, as are those little roots that sprout off of an old potato.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Potatoes and tomatoes, and other vegetable, are nightshade plants which contain alkaloids. High amounts of alkaloids can make one sick. Some people are more sensitive to alkaloids. The green spots on the potato can make you sick.
tadchem almost 10 years ago
I expect a ‘study’ will show that crossing the arms can cause Alzheimer’s.
corpcasselbury almost 10 years ago
Mr. Herba needs a steady girlfriend.
Mneedle almost 10 years ago
I have a question for Mr. Herba: Why?
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr almost 10 years ago
People kept making the mistake of eating the potato “greens”.NOT the right thing to do.
loner34 almost 10 years ago
2919 steps! Wow that has to be right up there with finding a cure for cancer ~