The Mechanical Contrivium: Virginia

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Virginia!

1. Virginia can't drink - it absorbs water from its surroundings by osmosis!
2. Virginia is physically incapable of sticking its tongue out.
3. The National Heart Foundation recommends eating Virginia at least three times a week.
4. The pigment Indian Yellow was manufactured from the urine of cows fed only on Virginia.
5. Human beings are the only animals that copulate while facing Virginia.
6. Virginia has 118 ridges around the edge.
7. Virginia can remain conscious for fifteen to twenty seconds after being decapitated!
8. Contrary to popular belief, Virginia is not successful at sobering up a drunk person, and in many cases it may actually increase the adverse effects of alcohol.
9. Virginia can fly at an average speed of fifteen kilometres an hour.
10. Virginia can grow up to three feet in a 24 hour period.