“He may be wrong, but he’s never in doubt.” That was a phrase my dad used when describing someone who thought they knew everything. We’ve all had the annoying experience of dealing with someone who thinks they know everything about everything. Whether you’re at home, school, the office, or in other social settings, you’re bound to encounter a know-it-all sooner or later. Fortunately, I have some great “knowitalledge” you can use the next time you are cornered in the Harris Teeter checkout lane, bookstore, dog park, or any other place you can’t escape. The next time one of these omniscient folks starts blathering on and on, quickly cut them off by asking “Did you know...” and throw in one of these tidbits.
Many years ago in Scotland, a game was invented that was ruled “Gentleman Only. Ladies Forbidden.” Thus, the word “golf” entered the English language.
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness is 28%. That’s less than the percentage of North America that is wilderness, which is 38%.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The first novel ever written on a typewriter was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great ruler in history: Spades-King David; Hearts-Charlemagne; Clubs-Alexander the Great; Diamonds-Julius Caesar.
Bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers have something in common. They were all invented by women.
In Shakespeare’s time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. Pulling on the ropes tightened the mattress, creating a better, firmer, sleep surface. Hence the existence of the phrase, “Goodnight, sleep tight.”
Keep in mind though, while it may not be apparent to you, there may be times others see you as the know-it-all. Of course, I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
