In a recent 6 to 3 decision, the US Supreme Court affirmed that antisocial behaviour must be accepted from persons who establish, to the satisfaction of the trial courts, that they are conscientiously opposed to society in any form. The objection may stem either from strong religious conviction, or from the desire and expectation of a profit.

The letter "w" was originally intended as a joke. Dr Samuel Johnson placed it liberally throughout his Dictionary in order to provide some light relief, and to amuse his friends. Unfortunately the joke backfired horribly, as everyone, including his friends, took it absolutely seriously. To this day, the letter still does not have a sensible name. It is said that Doctor Johnson died an angry man, and finally passed away screaming the words "Weasles! Wensleydale! Wishy-washy! Work! Wimbledon, tupperware, twenty-two, twins!" to anyone that could hear him. In his will, he requested that none of his descendents should ever be called William, Wallace, Wilbur, Wilma, or (mysteriously) Edgar.

A recent study in the American Journal of Science revealed that most adult drug users suffered from Public Oppression Trauma and Week-night Euphoric Eating Disorder as adolescents.

Gort from "The Day the Earth Stood Still" was completely made from old sardine tins, he was eventually defeated by a 20 foot tabby named Ethel. Clatuu died from natural causes stemming from a sizable explosion originating in his nether region.

The dog that portrayed Toto in the 1939 motion picture 'The Wizard of Oz' had to be heavily sedated for much of the filming due to its unfortunate habit of becoming visibly aroused on set. In one scene of the original release the dog can be seen in the background humping a munchkin.

The Partick Thistle team of 1983-84 season is widely regarded as the best football team to ever have existed. Pele, Gordon Banks and Bill Shankly all considered it better than the Brazil team of 1962 and 1973's Carlisle United.