Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for July 09, 2018

… but at least it doesn’t get bumped because the river overbooked.

And after 22 years, do the citizens of Southington smuggle their silly string from other Connecticut communities?

The average speed of the Mississippi is about 1.07 mph or 1.56 fps.

I’ve owned five cats in my life, and seen many others. Not once did I notice their three eyelids.

When cats are half-asleep or when they are ill is when you can really see that third eyelid.

I tried measuring the Missouri River, but I lost track of my drop.

Third eyelid, aka, Nictitating membrane.

see wikipedia.

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Em eye ess ess eye ess ess eye pee-pee eye. Naughty Mississippi.

90 days…approximately.

They now pine for the days of twine.

Lots of animals have a third eyelid!

How long does it take a bucket of water?

many animals have 3 eyelids as do most reptiles

Summer or winter? What Is the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow?

Oh, that societal curse known as the dreaded Silly String. About time we got that under control!