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[[data]] last edit on Nov 17, 2006 4:34 AM by Anonymous

Data: Facts, really. Particularly interesting tidbits that rebuke
common perception.

8 Glasses of Water is one of my favorites. Read about how the number
itself is made up and how the related misconceptions of needing pure water
and caffeine subtracting from your made-up running total.

Mandated Lunch Breaks during a work day is another. I take a bit more
pride in this one because I e-mailed the Texas government. I received a
fantastic response that has inspired me to question the status quo ever since.

Avoiding Premium Gas is an interesting idea Ashley and I heard on an automotive
talk radio show and thought to try. Unfortunately my 1995 BMW doesn't seem to
have the knock sensor they reference, so I will be back to putting mid-grade
fuel as the manufacturer states. But it's an interesting idea.

The Coriolis Force supposedly makes draining water spin in one direction in
the northern hemisphere and another in the southern hemisphere. But it's not true.
Under circumstances so ideal they do not occur unless meticulously planned, it can
be true.

The FCC's definition of "all" is quite amusing.