Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for August 01, 2014
July 31, 2014
August 02, 2014
Transcript:
Human fat was sold by European executioners in the middle ages as a health remedy for many ailments, from toothaches to arthritis, and was available at pharmacies as late as the 17th century. Bud Grant, former coach of the Minnesota Vikings, is the only person to have played professionally in both the NBA and NFL, for the Minneapolis Lakers and the Philadelphia Eagles. How much!? The first transatlantic telephone service, between New York and London, started in 1927 and cost $25 a minute, equivalent to $350 a minute today.
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Templo S.U.D. almost 10 years ago
So was human fat acting as a lubricant or something for arthritis? As for the telephone, that REALLY burned holes in your pockets (of course it still does).
Simon_Jester almost 10 years ago
“Please deposit your arm and your leg for the next three minutes.”
billcor almost 10 years ago
right, so a $6.50 loaf of bread cost $0.0046 cents in 1927?
boldyuma almost 10 years ago
I don’t think I’ll complain about my Verizon bill again(till next month)
boldyuma almost 10 years ago
Fat as lubricant?..Why not..I heard that they used Sperm Whale ambergise and Quail vomit as perfume?
spaced man spliff almost 10 years ago
Oh, FAT !! i thought it was F**T
tuslog64 almost 10 years ago
The first transatlantic phone service was by erratic short-wave radio (no privacy) The first transatlantic cables (apx 1870) were capable only of very slow telegraph.Short-wave radio was the only option until 1956 when a cable capable of voice was laid. It was to be used until satellites could fill the gap. (Last I heard, the cable is still in use after several repairs)See “Voice Across the Sea” Arthur C Clark
potrerokid almost 10 years ago
The telephone has been around since the 1870s, or so!!!
loner34 almost 10 years ago
Bo Jackson played both MLB (Royals) and NFL (Raiders).
tazz555 almost 10 years ago
If you think their prices were outrageous then you should see them (points to dollar store)
sdjamieson Premium Member almost 10 years ago
If fat were a cure for arthritis, I’d be dancing through the day!
MetalOverCountry over 9 years ago
Philly Pride !