Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for July 01, 2013
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A recent drop in US crime has been linked to the ban on leaded gasoline because lead exposure can increase aggression and lower intelligence! Nepalese talk show host Rabi Lamichhane broadcast over 622 hours continuously in April 2013! The sixth annual Quidditch World Cop took place in Florida in April 2013!
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
Impressive with the leaded gas one.
Don Winchester Premium Member over 11 years ago
The leaded gas makes no sense. In a dense population it then should affect EVERYONE with the same results, yet…..it doesn’t….try again….
DoctorLarryO over 11 years ago
Is it just me or is this the most lame Ripley’s ever? The leaded gas one is stupid and the other two are yawners. Has Ripley’s finally come to the end?
roscoedog55 over 11 years ago
There’s 10 times the amount of lead in jet fuel. It’s still used today. It rains lead.
blackielawless over 11 years ago
jerry springer should try and break rabi’s record.
olelj over 11 years ago
Drop in REPORTED crime. People are just giving up on reporting it!
eddodt over 11 years ago
mor than likely it’s the INCREASE in" lead" BULLETS from citizens who carry!
goweeder over 11 years ago
“Don’t tell Obama and the Democrats or they’ll bring back leaded gas to dull the populace into believing them!”…………………………………………………….How is it that trolls can always turn ANY and EVERY thing into an offensive political comment? (I’m asking YOU because I figured you’d know.)
coffee_mom11 over 11 years ago
But Skip . . .they’ve already accomplished that goal for a large sector of the population . . . unfortunately
tlynnch over 11 years ago
@mextea – lead bullets are not the norm anymore. Most ranges won’t let you shoot lead and you don’t want to hunt with lead either.
Stephen Gilberg over 11 years ago
Rabi shows Krusty the Clown how it’s done.
Fuzzy Thinker Premium Member over 11 years ago
There are a few other Stats that may correlate to reduced violent crime (murder, rape, muggings, etc.). Hand gun ownership has gone up during the same time (citizens are no longer depending on cops- including Liberals). States that have passed Carry Concealed Weapons Laws have seen over 20% drop in crime (it is dangerous to be a criminal). Abortions are high in Crime Neighborhoods (fewer kids growing up to be criminals). The numbers of the age-group that is usually involved in crime has decreased significantly (too old to be bad). And of course, there are lots more criminals in jails than before (can’t do a crime if you are doing the ‘time’).
Space_cat over 11 years ago
Actually, leaded gas was finally banned in 1996. It does not explain why anyone would want to play Quidditch.
Phil721 over 11 years ago
jet fuel does not contain lead. It is essentially kerosene. Avgas (100LL) does have lead, it is used in reciprocating engines (think singles and light twins)
tuslog64 over 11 years ago
As I recall, unleaded gas was used first, but then later it was a big deal when lead was added to improve engine lubrication.So, why didn’t we stay with unleaded? It works now.
Lazydoggs3 over 11 years ago
ive bought leadded additive for my pre1970 mustang a couple times when not running correctly
mbraun over 11 years ago
How do they play a game running with a broom between their legs?