| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 08:22:38 AM
Free will or synaptic wiring? You be the judge. Check out the following exercise, guaranteed to freak you out. There's no trick or subliminal message. Just follow these instructions, and answer the questions one at a time and as quickly as you can! Again, as quickly as you can but don't advance until you've done each of them... really.
Now, arrow down (but not too fast, you might miss something).........
What is:
1+5
2+4
3+3
4+2
5+1
Now repeat saying the number 6 to yourself as fast as you can
for 15 seconds, then scroll down.
QUICK!!! THINK OF A VEGETABLE! Then arrow down.
Keep going.
You're thinking of a carrot right? If not, you're among only 2% of the population who thought of something else. 98% of people will answer with carrot when given this exercise.
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| 26 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 10/28/2002 : 07:46:35 AM
I LOVE ARTICHOKES!!! We used to live in Salinas CA which is just right around the corner from:
CASTROVILLE
Artichoke Center of the World Pop: 7168 City Info: 831-647-7715
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This small town lies in the heart of California's Central Coast farm country less than 100 miles from San Francisco and less than three miles from the Pacific Ocean and public beaches. Prime land less than 3 miles from the beach and 10 miles from Salinas in Monterey County is blessed with the perfect climate for growing artichokes. For over 50 years, this "Artichoke Capital of the World" has celebrated harvests of their number one crop with an Artichoke Festival held usually in May. In 1947 a young woman named Norma Jean was crowned Castroville's first artichoke queen. She later was known as the famous actress, Marilyn Monroe. John Steinbeck graced the town in a different manner, by using it as the setting for his short story, Johnnie Bear.
Founded in 1863, Castroville is the second oldest town in Monterey County. Agriculture sprang up with crops of sugar, hay, beets, grain and dairy farms. The artichoke, for which it is now known, began appearing in fields around 1920. Just a few miles inland from the Pacific Ocean is where you will find this old fashioned community and where you can see the artichoke bounty. Pezzinni Farms is one of several store fronts selling artichokes and artichoke items brought in from the surrounding fields and made available to the public.
Castroville has a cute little main street pictured above called Merritt Street, some mobile homes, houses, churches, grocery and food markets, some of which advertise their products on window signs and outdoor placards written in Spanish. The usual shops line this town's main thoroughfare which is dotted with some historic looking buildings, colorful flag banners and unique wall murals. Colorful depictions of local history and figures of note, pay tribute to the town's heritage and its primarily Hispanic residents.
An annual artichoke festival is the big event around these parts. Like the garlic promoters in Gilroy and the broccoli farmers nearby, locals know how to make artichokes into many food items you have never imagined. The festival is a wonderful time to visit and prepare your taste buds for some gourmet dining. Sec the California Events page for the date of the festival.
One hundred percent of all artichokes grown commercially in the United States are grown in California. Approximately 75 percent of the state's total acreage lies within Monterey County. And while artichokes were ranked only 11th in crop value for this agriculturally rich area, with an estimated worth more than $37 million, growers point proudly to the fact that the artichoke is the county's Official Vegetable.
Stop at one of the artichoke restaurants and dine on farm fresh produce, including some of the biggest artichokes available on the planet! Two major artichoke packers are located here, along with the nation's only artichoke processing plant. Is it any wonder that the townspeople have proclaimed Castroville "The Artichoke Center of the World," and that they celebrate with the annual Artichoke Festival in May?
MAKE THE TRIP SOMEDAY, IF YOUR REALLY LIKE ARTICHOKES!!! |
| KevinLesko |
Posted - 10/25/2002 : 5:19:57 PM
for the record I thought of Carrot...
Yo Fluffy, do you like artichokes? I absolutely love them and I wish they were in season more often. |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 10/25/2002 : 09:27:32 AM
Faces look ugly
When I look in the mirror
No wait, that's not right. NEVERMIND |
| enthuTIMsiast |
Posted - 10/25/2002 : 08:35:47 AM
Ha yeah pcbdmb it does seem like all 2% are right here. People are strange (when you're a stranger...). |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 10/25/2002 : 07:24:09 AM
We are a UNIQUE bunch, to say the least!! |
| pcbTIM |
Posted - 10/25/2002 : 06:14:18 AM
And it seems like all of the 2% are right here on this message board. |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 10/25/2002 : 04:55:37 AM
Strangely, when I first did it, I thought of artichoke. I still can't figure out why this one works the way it does. 98% say carrot. WHY??? |
| {=HTG=} |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 9:38:15 PM
quote:
I thought tomatoe, but then again, that's a fruit!
I did too....strange. |
| Saint Jude |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 7:59:58 PM
aww .... rasberries. |
| pcbTIM |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 2:05:03 PM
Quiet, fruit. |
| Saint Jude |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 11:39:39 AM
quote:
Yes. Good job Fleabass. Here's a cookie.
HAHAHAHAHA, o that was good. |
| Fleabass76 |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 02:10:30 AM
Sweet, someone finally rewarded me for my inane ramblings. |
| pcbTIM |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 01:33:43 AM
I dunno.......but it looks pretty soft to me......mmmmmm.......crumbled-up cookie things.... |
| enthuTIMsiast |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 12:33:46 AM
Is that a soft cookie or a crispy one. Cause if it's crispy, then it must be destroyed. |
| pcbTIM |
Posted - 10/24/2002 : 12:17:53 AM
Yes. Good job Fleabass. Here's a cookie.
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| Fleabass76 |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 11:12:55 PM
I thought of broccoli (sp?)
Tomato's are a fruit. Just like you. HA. Man I got him good. Eh? Come on, tell `em. Yeah, see? Eh? EH!? |
| Saint Jude |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 9:24:08 PM
is tomato a vegie, if so thats what i thought of. |
| pcbTIM |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 7:35:22 PM
"Skinner said the teachers will crack and minute purple monkey dishwasher."
"Well! We'll show him.....especially for that purple monkey dishwasher remark." |
| enthuTIMsiast |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 7:32:48 PM
pineapple coconut blue green apple book. |
| pcbTIM |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 7:20:02 PM
Zuchinni....and I don't know why. I hate that stuff. |
| PJK |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 7:07:02 PM
Asparagus....Asparagus...HaHaHa...I don't know why I think that is so funny but I do! Now I don't feel so strange having said potato!   |
| dick mountjoy |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 6:25:48 PM
i thought of asparagus  |
| PJK |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 5:41:29 PM
I thought of potato..... |
| therippa |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 12:06:47 PM
I thought tomatoe, but then again, that's a fruit! |
| Erich with an h |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 11:25:48 AM
that was so weird, i said carrot too... |
| enthuTIMsiast |
Posted - 10/23/2002 : 08:36:32 AM
Gah, I hate when I do what I'm supposed to do.
Yes, I thought carrot. |
