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Random Facts - 2019

Frayed Knot Feb 05 2019 05:41 PM

Bangladesh has roughly half the population of the United States [166 mil vs 328] and yet they stuff them all into a country slightly smaller in area than the state of Georgia. Except for a few city-states plus a handful of small islands, Bangladesh is the more densely populated nation on the planet and it's not even close.

Edgy MD Feb 05 2019 06:51 PM Re: Random Facts - 2019

And they are now the host nation for one of the most desperate refugee populations on Earth. For much of my life, the word "Bangladesh" was almost synonymous with an unfortunate, malnourished, destitute people. To think that over 650,000 people have become so desperate that they are fleeing into Bangladesh is stunning.

MFS62 Feb 07 2019 06:22 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

How is this thread different from the "Things I Did Not Know" or the "Apropos of Nothing" threads? Later

seawolf17 Feb 07 2019 07:13 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: Bangladesh has roughly half the population of the United States [166 mil vs 328] and yet they stuff them all into a country slightly smaller in area than the state of Georgia. Except for a few city-states plus a handful of small islands, Bangladesh is the more densely populated nation on the planet and it's not even close. Wikipedia says Monaco would like to differ, as would Singapore, Vatican City, Bahrain, Malta, and the Maldives. (The scope, obviously, of Bangladesh is quite different; it has way more people AND more acreage than any of those.)

Frayed Knot Feb 07 2019 08:52 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

How is this thread different from the "Things I Did Not Know" or the "Apropos of Nothing" threads? I already did know it, and it's a fact which tend to be apropos of something. Frayed Knot wrote: Bangladesh has roughly half the population of the United States [166 mil vs 328] and yet they stuff them all into a country slightly smaller in area than the state of Georgia. Except for a few city-states plus a handful of small islands, Bangladesh is the more densely populated nation on the planet and it's not even close. Wikipedia says Monaco would like to differ, as would Singapore, Vatican City, Bahrain, Malta, and the Maldives. (The scope, obviously, of Bangladesh is quite different; it has way more people AND more acreage than any of those.) Emphasis added for emphasis.

seawolf17 Feb 07 2019 08:54 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Duh. Sorry. Reading is hard. My bad.

MFS62 Feb 07 2019 09:05 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: How is this thread different from the "Things I Did Not Know" or the "Apropos of Nothing" threads? I already did know it, and it's a fact which tend to be apropos of something. Sorry, sir. The big "E" just lit up on the Schaeffer scoreboard. The committee has identified this as a sly attempt to evade the clause in our hallowed RMPL rule concerning the starting of new threads. You will be severely chastised. Later

Frayed Knot Feb 07 2019 09:19 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

There are two rules about starting new threads at the CPF Rule 1 -- There are no rules Rule 2 -- See Rule 1

Lefty Specialist Feb 07 2019 10:31 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: How is this thread different from the "Things I Did Not Know" or the "Apropos of Nothing" threads? I already did know it, and it's a fact which tend to be apropos of something. Sorry, sir. The big "E" just lit up on the Schaeffer scoreboard. The committee has identified this as a sly attempt to evade the clause in our hallowed RMPL rule concerning the starting of new threads. You will be severely chastised. Later If you're scoring at home, Schaefer only has one 'f'. (and if you're scoring at home, what are you doing reading a baseball forum?)

whippoorwill Feb 07 2019 10:34 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

MFS's wife isn't the one that can go on for hours. At least not that he's mentioned....

Frayed Knot Mar 21 2019 05:15 PM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Seven years ago, Jimmy Carter set the record for being ex-President the longest, surpassing previous record holder Herbert Hoover. Carter is also the only Prez to live until the 40th anniversary of his inauguration (now 42 years, two months) and has been out of office for more than 38 years. But never one to be satisfied with his already existing records, as of today he now becomes the longest-lived U.S. President ever. Born 110 days after George H. W. Bush [10/1/1924 vs 6/12/24] the 94-1/2 y/o Carter has now out-lived GHWB by 111 days.

Lefty Specialist Mar 22 2019 06:27 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

And still going strong, bless his heart. https://www.today.com/video/see-president-jimmy-carter-and-wife-rosalynn-on-kiss-cam-1443196995869

Willets Point Mar 22 2019 12:57 PM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: Seven years ago, Jimmy Carter set the record for being ex-President the longest, surpassing previous record holder Herbert Hoover. Carter is also the only Prez to live until the 40th anniversary of his inauguration (now 42 years, two months) and has been out of office for more than 38 years. But never one to be satisfied with his already existing records, as of today he now becomes the longest-lived U.S. President ever. Born 110 days after George H. W. Bush [10/1/1924 vs 6/12/24] the 94-1/2 y/o Carter has now out-lived GHWB by 111 days. And he's still eligible for another 4-year term.

Frayed Knot Mar 22 2019 01:34 PM Re: Random Facts - 2019

And only a slight bit older than some of the declared and semi-declared 2020 Democratic candidates.

Frayed Knot Mar 24 2019 07:49 PM Re: Random Facts - 2019

Actor James Cromwell is 6' 6-3/4" (knew he was tall, had no idea he was that tall) making him the tallest actor ever to receive an Oscar nomination [Supporting actor in BABE] Tim Robbins [6' 5" -- Supporting Actor, MYSTIC RIVER] is the tallest Oscar winner ever.

RealityChuck Mar 25 2019 10:54 AM Re: Random Facts - 2019

When Decca famously rejected the Beatles, they chose to sign another act -- Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. The group had its first hit with a version of "Twist and Shout." After Poole left, the Tremeloes continued as a moderately successful rock act. One reason why they were chosen was that they were based in London, not Liverpool and the record company could see the act without making an overnight trip.