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... about Alliteration articulating an artistic approach aimed at annotating and arranging alphabetic accouterments as alarmingly asinine alignments?
... that Afghanistan is known for its lush dirt farms, where dirt and dust are cultivated by villagers to enhance the scenic emptiness for which the region is known?
... that air is a fictional substance that was once believed to fill the space above the surface of the Earth? While this "air theory" was once used to explain various phenomena, air theory, at last refuted, has joined the gene, the atom, Antarctica, and the free lunch in a long list of scientific red herrings.
... that Anonymous has written over 4,323,904,528 poems and 23,900,241 short stories, among a million other kinds of written word?
... that, because of Anonymous' credibility, he has become a frequent source of information for news articles?
... that Flying Spaghetti Monsterism is the world's most intelligent and fastest-growing religion?
... that in 2001 George W. Bush passed the No Child Left Behind Act, which forbids soldiers in Iraq from leaving their children behind?
... that it's been proven beyond reasonable doubt that 50% of modern marriages end in divorce because of arguments inside IKEA stores?
... that it is important to tune your Air Guitar constantly, as any dust particles that stick to the complicated arrangement of air will completely deform it?
... that Kitten Huffing is a popular, though controversial, alternative to street drugs such as skag and crank?
... that Phonics (pronounced Pa-hon-iks.) is one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs on the streets? It is said to get children "hooked" in four weeks or your money back.
... that St. Peter's Basilica is a large reptilian creature with breath of fire and a gaze that can turn people into stone?
... that The Oldest Trick in the Book was first chronicled in cuneiform by the Ancient Sumerians, who lived on the windswept steppes of Mesopotamia?
... that the process of dying and coming back to life as a cow is known as reincownation?
... that while Pong! the Movie followed suit with the wildly popular video game genre, such as The Super Mario Brothers movie and Resident Evil, it did not play out as well in the box offices?
... that the only way to survive a massive nuclear blast is to crouch underneath your desk?
... that the oozy, off-colored mound of bloody what-ever-it-is stretching its way out of what used to be a tiny hole is a baby's head?
... that in a world where movie trailers are crucial to a film's success... one man will provide his voice in innumerable trailers?
... that the United States presidential election of 1948 saw the overwhelming defeat of then-President Harry S. Truman at the hands of Thomas Dewey, the Republican governor of New York and former partner in the law firm, Dewey, Cheatem & Howe?
... that the amazing sensation of excruciatingly warm liquid on the genitals is just one of many reasons to pour boiling hot water down your trousers?
... that if we lose cabin pressure, masks will drop from just above your head? I always get the Richard Nixon mask!
... that Barns and Nobles is the most successful medieval farming roleplaying game, played by millions of teenage nerds worldwide?
... that you should accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior, today!
... that it takes a great amount of sexual commitment to get a computer turned on, but once your computer is properly aroused, it can offer you some of the greatest sexual thrills you may ever experience?
... that Martin Van Buren is a total dick and nobody likes him?
... that the keyboard you have been using has more germs than your toilet seat?
... that Oscar Mayer has a way with B-O-L-O-G-N-A?
... that Euroipods is a website giving away free ipods in return for completing offers and reffering freinds to do the same?
... that paper beats rock, but guns beat everything?
... that people residing or visiting Canada often ask themselves, "Why am I in Canada?"
... that Alexander isn't really that Great?
... that bipolar bears are not to be messed with, more-so than polar bears?
... that Witch-Hunting For Fun and Profit has mostly turned into Witch-Hunting For Fun in this modern era of cheaply produced Chinese assembly line witches?
... that Calvin and Hobbes was an action-packed buddy comedy series that ran from 1542-1549, featuring philosophers John Calvin and Thomas Hobbes as themselves?
... that the handgun is one of the most pitiful guns you can find, seeing as it's part of your hand?
... that torture is better to give than to receive?
... that Godot isn't coming?
... that you have probably broken at least three of the Ten Commandments just by visiting this website?
... that making a band usually involves frantically begging family and strangers to join?
... that the Rorschach inkblots all look kinda like my Aunt Gladys giving head to Satan?
... that the great Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to many opportunities for great photography of homeless people and farmers covered in dust the following years?
... that Former President Bush prefers his Tuskegee airmen with a side of risotto and mushrooms?
... that the Byzantine Empire is pretty much the same as the Roman Empire, only not as cool?
... that colorless green ideas sleep furiously?
... that bestiality just got 15 percent more legal?
... that Jackson Pollock is the Jackson Pollock of painting?
... that the The Root of All Evil is fishsticks?
... that we all smell a little bit like teen spirit, if we go a while without washing?
... that the sport of Water Polo can be greatly improved with the addition of sharks?
... that the Pope recently announced that the whole "Christianity" thing is a whole load of shit?
... that the French Revolution was just a rip-off of the American Revolution?
... that midget cockpunching terrorists are a threat to America and her allies?
... that testicles are edible and a good source of protein?
... that under Communism, everyone gets a C?
... that recent advances in nanobiotechnology have led to advanced, implantable music players capable of holding up to three seconds of low-quality MP3 audio?
... that Heaven has met its quota, and your dead granny has just been waitlisted?
... that Thomas Edison was arrested on charges of pornography following the release of his short film, Woman Whose Ankle is Partly Visible?
... that the bow-tie is an aphrodisiac worn by male humans which instantly increases the sexual appeal of the wearer by 16%?
... that apparently, this Charles Norris fellow is quite the ruffian?
... that on 17 June 2007, Britain was mercilessly hit by an attack of 'falling water'?
... that the Russian Reversal is the common English term for the phenomenon during which a person descended from Russia is spontaneously turned around?
... that compromise is a great diplomatic tool? Although on an international level, a nuclear arsenal is even better?
... that hitting your kids may be beneficial to their health, or at the very least amusing to you?
... that pillow fighting is a violent trend among the world's pillow population, and must be stopped?
... that we must nuke the whales, or the hippies will win?
... that Ben Stiller's face makes everything funny?
... that the White House is really off-white?
... that the butler did it?
... that being safe with guns is- *BANG*
... that Iran is all set to invade itself?
... taht wrods and snetnces are raedalbe eevn wehn tehy are toatlly fckued up?
... that Cup Stacking is a real sport? No, really.
... that you can get great deals on Vietnamese clothing imports if you buy now?
... that ten out of ten cigarette manufacturers agree that Cancer is great?
... that Alaska is a mooseocracy, in which citizens select a moose to lead them?
... that at some point, hanging in there just makes you look like an even bigger loser?
... that to the untrained ear, John Aglethorpe's Ode to the Monotony of Life may simply sound like one continuous, monotonous tone, but the song is actually composed mostly of alterations between the A sharp and B flat notes tied together?
... that in the Mesozoic Era, toasters ruled the earth?
... that there's more to the 9/11 attacks than the conspiracy theorists would have you believe? Like, way more?
... that back in my day, we didn't have no fancy Did you know sections on our wikis? We had to get all of our factoids from the library, like decent folk! And after we walked there barefoot across three counties 'cause bicycles hadn't been invented yet, we had to teach ourselves how to read the books - none of that fancy free-contents education you kids're all on about...
... that sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from science?
... that Stupendous Tropical Meningitis Vaccination A, the sister drug to Stupendous Tropical Meningitis Vaccination B, is very effective against Stupendous Tropical Meningitis?
... that wearing a Top Hat is not only a sound fashion choice, it gives you somewhere to hide candy?
... that half of all American schoolchildren graduate in the bottom 50% of their class?
... that Uncyclopedia is riddled with subliminal messages? DRINK COCA COLA
... that two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights make an airplane?
... that since haste makes waste, and slow and steady wins the race, it follows that everybody who loses a race must therefore be charged with littering?
... that there is no other word for thesaurus?
... that it's probably not the weekend (The chance is 5/7)?
... that a bird in the hand is better than crabs in your bush?
... that there are at least three other businesses like show business?
... the muffin man?
... that life is a sexually transmitted disease with a 100% fatality rate?
... that if you laid out all of the nerves in your body end-to-end, you'd die?
... that I let the dogs out, and you can't do a goddamn thing about it?
... that the American Civil War was actually marked by many instances of uncivil behavior?
... that male vampires are delighted when the female vampire goes on her period?
... that George Washington was an avid heterosexual?
... that 90% of all video game high scores are set by one guy called "AAA"?
... that when it says "Do not try at home", it actually means "Do not try this at all"?
... that food is probably the most addictive substance known to man? Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, hallucinations and possibly death?
... that, despite the invention of the doorbell, knock-knock jokes have yet to be replaced by ding-dong jokes?
... that my dad reproduces asexually, thus making me impervious to yo momma jokes?
... that when a suicide bomber dies and goes to paradise, he is given 72 virgins? But all of them are wiki editors?
... that [Wiki|wiki formatting]] is perfect]? It never malfunctions'!
... that if Abraham Lincoln was alive today, he would be clawing desperately at the lid of his coffin and screaming for help?
... that en passant is actually French for "inventing new rules as you go along?"
... that if Mommy is willing to lie about a freaky old dude who sneaks into children's bedrooms in the middle of the night to eat your cookies and drink your milk, she'll no doubt be willing to deceive you about everything else?
... that anyone who dies at Disneyland receives a free lifetime pass?
... that a rose by any other name would be called something else?
... that you can always pay your credit card bills using your credit card?
... that originally, Hell was an acronym for "Happiness, Euphoria, and Lively Laughter?"
... that babies explode when you put them in the microwave?
... that one person can change the world, but the admins will probably just revert it?
... that 100% of divorces start with marriage?
... that forgetting to carry the one is the leading cause of disaster for world domination plans?
... that the Virgin Birth is no longer considered a miracle? Women have been giving birth to virgins for centuries!
... that the only thing money can't buy is poverty?
... that the life of Jesus Christ contains many allusions to Superman?
... that while laughter is the best medicine, many cancer patients prefer chemotherapy?
... that the first use of "LOL" is in Shakespeare's play, As You Like It, and that the first use of "OMG" may be found in Macbeth?
... that every time you shoot yourself in the head, someone somewhere in the world dies?
... that if you die in Canada, you die in real life?
... that sheep shrink when it rains?
... that the dolphin is the only animal other than man that laughs at its own farts?
... that the Japanese have a saying: "A man cannot read the same Wikipedia page twice"? The pages are constantly being edited, and the act of reading it will make you a different person. Therefore, when a man goes back to re-read it, both the text and the man have been changed.
... that many diseases can be prevented by washing your hands before eating, after eating, during eating, and another couple of times just in case?
... that telling someone you masturbated to their Facebook picture is frowned upon in society?
... that the song "Harder Better Faster Stronger" by Daft Punk is a giant "That's what she said" joke?
... that dihydrogen monoxide is a substance found in car exhaust, pesticides, acid rain, and YOUR ENERGY DRINK!?!?!?
... that the universe is made up of protons, electrons, neutrons and morons?
... that water is bad for your health because fish have sex in it?
... that the rumors that you are paranoid were started by someone who's out to get you?
... that abstinence is only 99.999% effective?
... that Uranus is a gas giant?
... that more people have been inside Paris Hilton, than in the Hilton in Paris?
... that the amount of cats in the area is directly proportionate to the distance from the Hot Dog factory?
... that if we used a language without homonyms, a certain type of pun would be impossible, and thereby much gaiety would be lost?
... that the populations of many endangered species can be increased with a simple Wikipedia edit?
... that the packets of silica gel that say "DO NOT EAT" are actually delicious?
... that contrary to popular belief, popular belief isn't all that popular?
... that oxygen is a highly addictive drug, with 100% of all users becoming addicted with their first hit?
... that my girlfriend has herpes? Neither did I.
... that I like cats, but could never eat a whole one?
... that sarcasm is a higher form of wit than the Russian Reversal?
... that this is just a distraction while we take your car?
... there's a ninja behind you but it left when you turned around?
... that the average human male between the ages of 18 and 42 has thought about sex with Brad Pitt at least once?
... that people who "have their cake and eat it too" are 10 times more likely to die of obesity than people who only "have their cake"?
... conjuction verb noun preposition article verb noun?
... that genocide is a perfectly healthy response to any personal problems you may have?
... that within a few weeks of being held in captivity dolphins are able to train humans to stand at the side of a pool and throw them fish?
... that your birth certificate is an apology letter from condom factory?
... that Wikipedia features DYKs about mosaic floors that were discovered between 1932 and 1939?
... that Freddie Mercury was banned in some European countries due to his extremely radioactive last name?
... that the road to hell is identical to the stairs to heaven, but with elevator music and traffic?
... that the light at the end of the tunnel is commonly reported to be a strobe light accented with techno?
... that the sky is up and the ground is down, except in Australia where the opposite is true?
... that a drummer is someone who hangs out with musicians?
... that reading this section is a severe waste of time?
... that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales lost his virginity at age 34, but he found it again at age 35?
... that many children in third world countries don't have enough to eat, but most have access to the Food Network?
... that 69% percent of statistics contain sexual innuendo?
... that the phrase "¡Ay Chihuahua!" can be used to mean both "no, I don't have any bathtub cheese" and "yes, I have a great deal of bathtub cheese"?
... that the sound of a kitten falling into a wood chipper is still more pleasant than listening to Kidz Bop?
... that Deus ex machina is Latin for "cop out"?
... that a simile is like a metaphor? And hyperbole is the greatest thing ever?
... that those suspicious white spots on your professor's blazer are in fact mayonnaise?
... that there is a 9 out of 10 chance that New Jersey is actually a state?
... that I am writing this from beyond the grave?
... that 'wax-on, wax-off' doesn't help teach kids karate, but just gets your cars waxed, free of charge?
... that if you were to stack up all the elephants on Earth, those elephants would die?
... that Liechtenstein is completely pointless?
... that not all πr². There are also many π that r rounded?
... that when a grizzly bear becomes excited sexually it is known as a jizzly bear?
... that in an experiment known as Monty Hall problem, if you never make up your mind about which door to choose, the goat behind the door will grow tired and burst out?
... that someone reading Uncyclopedia has an erection right now, even though we have no pornographic content?
... that vaccinations and computer games combined make a deadly cocktail for autism?
... that Mercury is not a miracle substance and does not cure aids?
... that you have schizophrenia and we're talking about you right now?
... that on average, humans have less than 2 legs?
... that if you poke a whale in the tummy it will giggle like a schoolgirl?
... that neither cows nor foxes can run for governor in Wisconsin?
... that Michael Jackson should have had more apples to keep his doctor away?
... that the bird is equal to or greater than the word?
... that Stan Lee originally conceived the X-Men as a group of post-op transgenders?
... that applause was invented to mock the deaf?
... that Osama bin Laden is actually alive and well and hiding in your closet?
... that the square root of 69 is 8 something?
... that Billie Jean was not Michael Jackson's lover but Macaluey Culkin was?
... that those actually were the droids you were looking for?
... that it takes a man about thirty-four months to cross the Atlantic ocean on a turtle?
... that prune juice is the world's brownest juice, eventually?
... that in Baltimore, Maryland, it is a violation of statute to dress up as a clown and to make fun balloon animals to give to children and molest them with?
... that the moon is not made of cheese, but magnesium of milk powder, which explains why everyone that ever goes there feels sick when they come back?
... that Hitler killed himself out of fear of Soviet capture and torture, not because he saw the gas bill?
... that Jesus loves you, but that's probably not enough to get to heaven?
... that I just had sex, and hey do you got any napkins?
... that I am Batman?
... that a camel's boobies are on its back?
... that Bill Cosby and Bing Crosby are the same person?
... that sex in the ear canal is called CANAL (pronounced like anal but with a C in the beginning)?
... that 98% of Americans have no idea what they would do in a hypothetical situation?
... that sarcasm is totally the highest form of wit?
... that 5/3 people cannot do fractions?
... that Bruce Lee could juggle two balls with his penis?
... that no word in the English language rhymes with the word flucumber?
... that you can fry a potato but not a potatoe, according to the Potato-tomato theorem?
... that not all of Ukraine is Russia, though Russia can't seem to tell?
... that making drugs explode in your stomach is not a good way to make yourself smarter?
... that the concept of Hell dates back to ancient Egyptians' fear of sand burning your feet?
... that Rihanna's hit song Umbrella can cause rain to fall upwards?
... that a very large number of events, both noteworthy and non-noteworthy, occurred in 1993?
... that the world will beat a path to your door if you build a better Mousetrap?
... that a Pie Chart is the most delicious way of visually conveying information?
... that less than 10% of the world's cactus population contains gold inside?
... that Robert Shaw won the Northeast Regional Dogfishing Open in 1974, the first sporting event to be broadcast on the new ESPN network?
... that the Red Baron, in addition to being the deadliest ace fighter pilot of World War I, traveled through time?
... that in 2007 the Department of Homeland Security released a series of informative pamphlets on surviving a terrorist attack?
... that Boston Bruins goaltender Gerry Cheevers was one of the most feared hockey players in the so-called "stick to the groin" era?
... that Ann Coulter is a highly successful parody of right-wing political rhetoric?
... that Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished skateboarder?
... that in order to complete the video game World of Warcraft, over one cubic mile of animals must be clicked?
... that the lawman/outlaw Wild Bill Hickok had one of the most celebrated mustaches in the Wild West?
... that removing the rubber bands from the claws of a Lobster can result in oh god get it off get it OFF OH GOD MY FACE!
... that the Kingfisher does not dine exclusively on kings, but also hunts queens, emperors, princes, dukes, viceroys and any other high-ranking members of the nobility?
... that Africa's space program, AIDS, has had several successful launches to altitudes over 11 feet?
... that the national pastime of Palestine is Stone the Israeli Tank?
... that NASA will one day send sharks to space?
... that Alaska's principle exports include snow, ice, frozen water, and permafrost?
... that while most Popes don't shit in the woods, sometimes bears are Catholic?
... that there is no consensus among experts on vice presidential history that Al Gore exists?
... that goldfish are neither gold nor fish?
... that individuals born under the sign of Gemini are often flammable and vulnerable to bear attacks?
... that the fictional droid C-3PO is fluent in over six million forms of communication, but only four of them are love?
... that a bomb shelter is the safest place to hide explosives?
... tennis isn't just a game?
... pole dancing was introduced to Egyptian culture by Cleopatra?
... Altaïr has excelled in the tactics of fooling the mentally challenged?
... Jared Leto fucked your bf and he totally enjoyed it?
... God doesn't appreciate those who smoke?
... that every single day, we breathe enough air to continue living?
... that condoms prevent many sexually transmitted diseases, and at least one erection? Sorry Candace...
... that although the effects of alternative medicine are difficult to separate from a placebo, dumb hippies are easy to separate from their money?
... that if the earth were the size of an apple, we would fall off?
... that the only way the bible could have more holes is if it were written on Jesus's skin?
... that you're more likely to get struck by lightning twice than to discard an irrational fear based on a statistic like this one?
... that Earth is the best planet in the world?
... that still lifes are the most interesting paintings?
... that Richard Nixon was well-known for his honesty and often referred to as Honest Dick?
... that Joe Biden stepped in dog shit?
... that I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It was written by a computer?
... that the A-bombs dropped on Japan were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
... that this is why we can't have nice things?
... that cow tipping is a term that describes the custom of giving bovines an additional sum of money in exchange for their milk, meat, or other services?
... that doody played a very important role in the development of quantum physics?
... that the comic strip Fred Basset is interesting but not in the sense that might be expected of a comic strip?
... that this in not a DYK entry?
... that an umbrella is a magical object that is used in many cultures to discourage rainfall?
... that I'd rather be a hammer than a nail?
... that in some parts of Europe, glory holes are preferred to bidets?
... that every time you fall asleep, you die?
... that You have to be lucky all the time, but we only have to be lucky once?
... that there is a simple, easy solution to the fact that you cannot understand the foreigners who are sitting next to you?
... that suicide is an answer to every problem, just not a very good one?
... that sovereign citizens have all the rights of U.S citizens, without having to follow any of the laws?
... that Crow war chieftain Old White Man was nothing like his brothers, Walks Over Eggshells and Sees No Color?
... that much like your cancer-stricken Grandpa, the United Kingdom would rather shit the bed than accept its fate and fade into obscurity?
... that spambots suffer from constant self-doubt and low self esteem? They have feelings too you know.
... that if you put an ear up to a person's leg you can hear them say, "What the fuck are you doing?"
... that the word "alphabet" contains every letter of the alphabet?
... that everytime we touch, I get this feeling?
... that the admins will never approve your DYK submission nor will they read these suggestions?
... that every time you blink, you get transported to another alternative Universe?
... that I don't like them putting chemicals in the water that turn the frickin' frogs gay?
... that school is an asylum where they mentally and physically abuse you for seven cruel hours, all with your parents' approval?

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