Ponderables

There seems to be a genetically encoded need for human beings to share new information with each other. It's a good thing, I'm sure, accounting, in so small part, for our continuing growth as a species. So innate is this need to share, that it frequently trumps any attempts we might make to determine the relevance, value, or accuracy of the information we so gleefully exchange.

I suppose the same could be said about jokes and games - hard to keep a good one to yourself. But here, in this collection of "Ponderables," we see how far beyond mere humor this need and corresponding glee extends.

One of my favorite sections in this formidable collection is called "Things You Never Knew." Not only are these things you probably never knew, not only are these things you problably will never need to know, but also and especially are these things that you will find yourself delightfully obliged to tell everyone you know. For the sake of clarification and edification, I conclude with a randomly select few:

Camel's milk does not curdle.
In every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere.
An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.
Murphy's Oil Soap is the chemical most commonly used to clean elephants.
The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.
Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan.
All porcupines float in water.
Hang On Snoopy is the official rock song of Ohio.

Thanks for the find, Presurfer