Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for August 15, 2013
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Transcript:
Oh... What's the use!! In the 139 runnings of the Kentucky Derby, no horse ever won the Derby from the 17th post position. Napoleon Bonaparte, the Little General, was born on this day in 1769- despite his nickname, he was actually of average height! Ear-y discovery! A burglar cot in France in June 2013 was identified after leaving his ear print at 80 robberies where he was listening at doors!
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suzibuy over 11 years ago
He was 5’ 6.5". People were shorter back then.
Jogger2 over 11 years ago
That we thought he was short was the result of a misunderstanding between French and English measurements and British propaganda.
Nightlasher over 11 years ago
Man, has it been 244 years since he was born? How time flies…
Puddleglum2 over 11 years ago
The burglar was ’ear’y to bed and ’ear’y to rise.
Carl Rennhack Premium Member over 11 years ago
Wasn’t his REAL nickname—when he wasn’t in earshot!—The Little Corporal?
RINGO6270 over 11 years ago
As Randy Newman once sang…short people got no reason to live.
tigerchik32 over 11 years ago
And I suppose YOU could, cowboy?
Comicfan (I can't think of a better name) about 3 years ago
IM AVERAGE HEIGHT FOR THE TIME