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Week 706: Questionable Journalism

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The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from King Thumb, who ruled England from 896 to 913. (David Kleinbard, Jersey City)

The act of eating celery burns more calories than it contains. (Chris Sonnenberg, Reston)

Ancient Romans used human umbilical cords for sandal straps. (Stephen Dudzik)

Construction on New York Avenue has now lasted longer than it took to build the Great Pyramid at Giza. (Peter Metrinko, Chantilly)

In Switzerland, it's American cheese that's sold with holes in it. (Mike Hammer)

In the Southern Hemisphere, a falling cat always lands on its back. (Bob Mulvaney, Alexandria)

Neil Armstrong hated Tang. (Russell Beland)

Before World War II, Almond Joy candy bars contained real joy. (Russell Beland; Brendan Beary)

The tune to the Oscar Mayer wiener jingle is an upbeat version of a dirge that Viking warriors would sing before beheading an enemy. (Mike Herring, Washington)

There are fewer U.S. families with five children than childless couples with five cars. (Fred B. Ruckdeschel, Bethesda)

Only by writing left-handed can one use a Bic pen upside down. (Steve Fahey)

Manila folders are so named because the first specimens were discovered there by Spaniards in 1720. (Brendan Beary, Great Mills)

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