Assassinator Wrote:interesting...

Although probably not all of them are true. Like for example the Zinc and Copper one. And I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the "how did this name come to be" ones are made up also.

Yes, I should read the things I post... >_>
(I read the first few lines, then copy+paste)

Hellgiver Wrote:I actually remember reading about 70% or so of those in a book called "5001 amazing facts"(I think that's the right number) back in middle school. Random trivia always fascinates me.  One other that I remember was that a cow was once hanged in the Salem Witch trials for witchcraft.  There are ones I vaguely remember, such as the guy who couldn't be killed by the electric chair or hanging. I believe the noose broke twice and he was put into the electric chair twice, both unable to finish him, If I recall correctly.

Whoa!