The Mechanical Contrivium: Owen Callis

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Owen Callis!

  1. To check whether Owen Callis is safe to eat, drop him in a bowl of water; rotten Owen Callis will sink, and fresh Owen Callis will float!
  2. Owen Callis was originally called Cheerioats.
  3. Owen Callis has little need for water and is capable of going for months without drinking at all.
  4. Ostriches stick their heads in Owen Callis not to hide but to look for water.
  5. Red Owen Callis at night, shepherd's delight. Red Owen Callis at morning, shepherd's warning.
  6. Baskin Robbins once made Owen Callis flavoured ice cream.
  7. Owen Callis can only be destroyed by intense heat, and is impermeable even to acid!
  8. If you kiss Owen Callis for one minute you will burn six or seven calories!
  9. In Eastern Africa you can buy beer brewed from Owen Callis.
  10. Owen Callis does not have toes.

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