Egypt has went through major convulsions these past couple weeks--millions demonstrating against President Morsi, and the recent demand by Egypt's military that Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood had 48 hours to basically "get their act together". As would be expected, Morsi didn't meet their demands, and the military removed him from office.
I have watched the situation in Egypt with interest and concern. It has a population of 90 million people--with 6.76 million in Cairo alone, and another 10 million in the immediate outskirts. As such Cairo is the largest city in Africa, and Egypt has the largest populations of any Arab country.
While Hosni Mubarak was no angel, he was favorably disposed towards the U.S. As we all know, he was removed from office, and Egypt held democratic elections in which Mohammed Morsi was elected. Though he claimed to be working for all Egyptians, he quickly aligned himself with the Muslim Brotherhood (if he wasn't already), and started to consolidate power. He dissolved the country's Supreme Court, and granted to himself sweeping powers that no longer required legislative review before enactment.
Morsi also showed his vehement anti-Semitism when he referred to Jews as being descended from apes and pigs...
Many people that originally voted for Morsi have come to regret it. They have now come together in a major movement to bring about change in the Egyptian government.
President Obama applauded the Egyptian elections, and, arranged to let Egypt have a number of M-1 Abrams tanks (the toned-down export version and F-16 jets--1.2 billion dollar's worth.
This worries me, as it provides a serious upgrade to Egypt's weaponry, which could be used against Israel, or against an nation transiting the Suez Canal into the Arabian Sea--remember that Egypt controls the Suez Canal.
What worries me more is that President Obama recently offered to send Morsi a crack team of experts to deal with large demonstrations, urban unrest, etc... hmmm.... I don't remember the President doing the same for Mubarak, so that shows you which side he's rooting for.
Many may say that we shouldn't interfere with a democratically-elected leader as that is what the people want. I would agree... to a point:
1. Hitler was a democratically-elected leader, and when other countries intervened, it cost millions of lives and millions in treasure to stop him.
2. President Obama has already intervened...
A major risk at play is that if Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are completely cut out of Egypt's government, they may resort to armed struggle en masse.
Anyway, I think you'll find Chriss Street's article compelling...
Smitty
Chriss Street: Egypt Joins the Arab Winter
Monday, July 15, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
A Bored Farmer, A Barn Full of Stuff, and A Welder...
- I don't know if a farmer actually did this, or someone just built a vehicle with a distinctly rural theme, but it's innovative and amusing either way.
- Smitty
- When you live on a farm you learn to
- "make do" with whatever you find in the barn!!
- This is the exact and perfect example of why
- we save everything.
- This car has been built with all of the junk
- laying out back in the pile, and under the work
- bench, and stuffed in the rafters.
- All this guy needed was a little time on his hands.
- Spotted in Cannon Falls , MN on 5/23/12 Its a car? or a truck?
Milk can fuel tank; radiator from a Minneapolis-Moline tractor. The GM Small Block V-8 is probably the most modern thing on the... er... car... or whatever it is!!!
- Check out the gearing wheel....What do you see?
- Dash is a crosscut saw blade with handles attached - tractor hand brake -
tachometer - 2 mirrors mounted on horse shoes and big truck turn signal switch
mounted on left - single wiper motor
How many men who grew up on a farm are now thinking, "Why didn't we do that? " (Because most farmers are too busy to put the time into something like this--Smitty)
Milking machine tank on top of aircleaner, and a washtub fan shroud.
What looks like a hopper to a seed drill protects the headlight, while a "knuckle-buster" wrench forms the bracket for the headlight adjuster.
Rear seating straight from the "two-holer" with protective covers. Seat backs from the legs of a New Home treadle sewing machine, with a singletree for a headrest.
- Tractor seats with hayfork backs - seat belts -
tractor tool box behind driver seat - gear shift beside hand brake - stereo & CD player on dash blade - the drive
chains are still on the floor board. He did put in seat belts so he must be street legal... I hope...
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Heat Stroke--Serious and May Be Fatal
Here is the information on Heat Stroke. Some of the information is the same as Heat Exhaustion as it generally is the precursor to Heat Stroke. One other thing to bear in mind... pets can suffer from these problems too. In really hot weather, bring them in the house if possible, or ensure they have plenty of shade and water.
I encourage you to visit the Web MD Website--they have a lot of good information on all types of medical problems, with illustrations and pictures as well.
Smitty
Heat stroke
is the most serious form of heat injury and is a medical emergency. If
you suspect that someone has heat stroke -- also known as sunstroke --
you should call 911 immediately and render first aid until paramedics
arrive.
Heat stroke can kill or cause damage to the brain and other internal organs. Although heat stroke mainly affects people over age 50, it also takes a toll on healthy young athletes.
Heat stroke often occurs as a progression from milder heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), and heat exhaustion. But it can strike even if you have no previous signs of heat injury.
Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures -- usually in combination with dehydration -- which leads to failure of the body's temperature control system. The medical definition of heat stroke is a core body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high temperatures. Other common symptoms include nausea, seizures, confusion, disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma.
Other symptoms may include:
While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and remove any unnecessary clothing.
If possible, take the person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
After you've recovered from heat stroke, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. So it's best to avoid hot weather and heavy exercise until your doctor tells you that it's safe to resume your normal activities.
Heat stroke is strongly related to the heat index, which is a measurement of how hot you feel when the effects of relative humidity and air temperature are combined. A relative humidity of 60% or more hampers sweat evaporation, which hinders your body's ability to cool itself.
The risk of heat-related illness dramatically increases when the heat index climbs to 90 degrees or more. So it's important -- especially during heat waves -- to pay attention to the reported heat index, and also to remember that exposure to full sunshine can increase the reported heat index by 15 degrees.
If you live in an urban area, you may be especially prone to develop heat stroke during a prolonged heat wave, particularly if there are stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. In what is known as the "heat island effect," asphalt and concrete store heat during the day and only gradually release it at night, resulting in higher nighttime temperatures.
Other risk factors associated with heat-related illness include:
Age. Infants and children up to age 4, and adults over age 65, are particularly vulnerable because they adjust to heat more slowly than other people.
Health conditions. These include heart, lung, or kidney disease, obesity or underweight, high blood pressure, diabetes, mental illness, sickle cell trait, alcoholism, sunburn, and any conditions that cause fever.
Medications. These include antihistamines, diet pills, diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, stimulants, seizure medications (anticonvulsants), heart and blood pressure medications such as beta-blockers and vasoconstrictors, and medications for psychiatric illnesses such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Illegal drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine also are associated with increased risk of heat stroke.
People with diabetes -- who are at increased risk of emergency room visits, hospitalization, and death from heat-related illness -- may be especially likely to underestimate their risk during heat waves, according to a recent study presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting by researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Weather Service.
Check with your doctor to see if your health conditions and medications are likely to affect your ability to cope with extreme heat and humidity.
Check with your doctor before increasing liquid intake if you have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease; are on fluid-restricted diets; or have a problem with fluid retention.
If you live in an apartment or house without fans or air conditioning, try to spend at least two hours each day -- preferably during the hottest part of the day -- in an air-conditioned environment. At home, draw your curtains, shades, or blinds during the hottest part of the day, and open windows at night on two sides of your building to create cross-ventilation.
If you're a senior who either can't afford to buy or run an air conditioner, check with your local Area Agency on Aging for programs that can assist you. One such program is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
I encourage you to visit the Web MD Website--they have a lot of good information on all types of medical problems, with illustrations and pictures as well.
Smitty
Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Treatment
--from WebMD
Web MD Heat Stroke Symptoms and Treatment
Heat stroke can kill or cause damage to the brain and other internal organs. Although heat stroke mainly affects people over age 50, it also takes a toll on healthy young athletes.
Heat stroke often occurs as a progression from milder heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), and heat exhaustion. But it can strike even if you have no previous signs of heat injury.
Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures -- usually in combination with dehydration -- which leads to failure of the body's temperature control system. The medical definition of heat stroke is a core body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high temperatures. Other common symptoms include nausea, seizures, confusion, disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma.
Symptoms of Heat Stroke
The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. But fainting may be the first sign.Other symptoms may include:
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness and light-headedness
- Lack of sweating despite the heat
- Red, hot, and dry skin
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
First Aid for Heat Stroke
If you suspect that someone has a heat stroke, immediately call 911 or transport the person to a hospital. Any delay seeking medical help can be fatal.While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and remove any unnecessary clothing.
If possible, take the person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
- Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a sponge or garden hose.
- Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. Because these areas are rich with blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them may reduce body temperature.
- Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice bath.
After you've recovered from heat stroke, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. So it's best to avoid hot weather and heavy exercise until your doctor tells you that it's safe to resume your normal activities.
Risk Factors for Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is most likely to affect older people who live in apartments or homes lacking air-conditioning or good airflow. Other high-risk groups include people of any age who don't drink enough water, have chronic diseases, or who drink excessive amounts of alcohol.Heat stroke is strongly related to the heat index, which is a measurement of how hot you feel when the effects of relative humidity and air temperature are combined. A relative humidity of 60% or more hampers sweat evaporation, which hinders your body's ability to cool itself.
The risk of heat-related illness dramatically increases when the heat index climbs to 90 degrees or more. So it's important -- especially during heat waves -- to pay attention to the reported heat index, and also to remember that exposure to full sunshine can increase the reported heat index by 15 degrees.
If you live in an urban area, you may be especially prone to develop heat stroke during a prolonged heat wave, particularly if there are stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. In what is known as the "heat island effect," asphalt and concrete store heat during the day and only gradually release it at night, resulting in higher nighttime temperatures.
Other risk factors associated with heat-related illness include:
Age. Infants and children up to age 4, and adults over age 65, are particularly vulnerable because they adjust to heat more slowly than other people.
Health conditions. These include heart, lung, or kidney disease, obesity or underweight, high blood pressure, diabetes, mental illness, sickle cell trait, alcoholism, sunburn, and any conditions that cause fever.
Medications. These include antihistamines, diet pills, diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, stimulants, seizure medications (anticonvulsants), heart and blood pressure medications such as beta-blockers and vasoconstrictors, and medications for psychiatric illnesses such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Illegal drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine also are associated with increased risk of heat stroke.
People with diabetes -- who are at increased risk of emergency room visits, hospitalization, and death from heat-related illness -- may be especially likely to underestimate their risk during heat waves, according to a recent study presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting by researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Weather Service.
Check with your doctor to see if your health conditions and medications are likely to affect your ability to cope with extreme heat and humidity.
Preventing Heat Stroke
When the heat index is high, it's best to stay in an air-conditioned environment. If you must go outdoors, you can prevent heat stroke by taking these steps:- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more.
- Drink extra fluids. To prevent dehydration, it's generally recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water, fruit juice, or vegetable juice per day. Because heat-related illness also can result from salt depletion, it may be advisable to substitute an electrolyte-rich sports drink for water during periods of extreme heat and humidity.
- Take additional precautions when exercising or working outdoors.The general recommendation is to drink 24 ounces of fluid two hours before exercise, and consider adding another 8 ounces of water or sports drink right before exercise. During exercise, you should consume another 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty.
- Reschedule or cancel outdoor activity. If possible, shift your time outdoors to the coolest times of the day, either early morning or after sunset.
- Monitoring the color of your urine. Darker urine is a sign of dehydration. Be sure to drink enough fluids to maintain very light-colored urine.
- Measuring your weight before and after physical activity. Monitoring lost water weight can help you determine how much fluid you need to drink.
Check with your doctor before increasing liquid intake if you have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease; are on fluid-restricted diets; or have a problem with fluid retention.
If you live in an apartment or house without fans or air conditioning, try to spend at least two hours each day -- preferably during the hottest part of the day -- in an air-conditioned environment. At home, draw your curtains, shades, or blinds during the hottest part of the day, and open windows at night on two sides of your building to create cross-ventilation.
If you're a senior who either can't afford to buy or run an air conditioner, check with your local Area Agency on Aging for programs that can assist you. One such program is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Recognize and Avoid Heat Injuries--Heat Exhaustion
We had record heat here in Utah this last week. It hit 105 degrees at least 3 days in a row, and a solid week of 100+ degree weather. In stark contrast, it's been a frigid 95 degrees these past few days, with "thunder bumpers" (sudden, drenching thunderstorms) each afternoon... go figure, Utah weather being what it is.
As part of our weekly safety meeting at work, I prepared some information on Heat Injuries--specifically Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Many people don't know the difference, but Heat Exhaustion can quickly lead to Heat Stroke, and Heat Stroke is a medical emergency that can cause brain damage, organ failure, and death...
Anyway, I thought I'd share them with you. I'll post the information on Heat Stroke in a separate Post. My source is WebMD.
Smitty
There are two types of heat exhaustion:
Other recommended strategies include:
After you've recovered from heat exhaustion, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. So it's best to avoid hot weather and heavy exercise until your doctor tells you that it's safe to resume your normal activities.
The risk of heat-related illness dramatically increases when the heat index climbs to 90 degrees or more. So it's important -- especially during heat waves -- to pay attention to the reported heat index, and also to remember that the heat index is even higher when you are standing in full sunshine.
If you live in an urban area, you may be especially prone to develop heat exhaustion during a prolonged heat wave, particularly if there are stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. In what is known as the "heat island effect," asphalt and concrete store heat during the day and only gradually release it at night, resulting in higher nighttime temperatures.
Other risk factors associated with heat-related illness include:
As part of our weekly safety meeting at work, I prepared some information on Heat Injuries--specifically Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Many people don't know the difference, but Heat Exhaustion can quickly lead to Heat Stroke, and Heat Stroke is a medical emergency that can cause brain damage, organ failure, and death...
Anyway, I thought I'd share them with you. I'll post the information on Heat Stroke in a separate Post. My source is WebMD.
Smitty
HEAT
EXHAUSTION
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures for several days and have become dehydrated.There are two types of heat exhaustion:
- Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness.
- Salt depletion. Signs include nausea and vomiting, frequent muscle cramps, and dizziness.
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
The most common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:- Confusion
- Dark-colored urine (a sign of dehydration)
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Pale skin
- Profuse sweating
- Rapid heartbeat
Treatment for Heat Exhaustion
If you, or anyone else, has symptoms of heat exhaustion, it's essential to immediately get out of the heat and rest, preferably in an air-conditioned room. If you can't get inside, try to find the nearest cool and shady place.Other recommended strategies include:
- Drink plenty of fluid (avoid caffeine and alcohol).
- Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing.
- Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
- Apply other cooling measures such as fans or ice towels.
After you've recovered from heat exhaustion, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. So it's best to avoid hot weather and heavy exercise until your doctor tells you that it's safe to resume your normal activities.
Risk Factors for Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is strongly related to the heat index, which is a measurement of how hot you feel when the effects of relative humidity and air temperature are combined. A relative humidity of 60% or more hampers sweat evaporation, which hinders your body's ability to cool itself.The risk of heat-related illness dramatically increases when the heat index climbs to 90 degrees or more. So it's important -- especially during heat waves -- to pay attention to the reported heat index, and also to remember that the heat index is even higher when you are standing in full sunshine.
If you live in an urban area, you may be especially prone to develop heat exhaustion during a prolonged heat wave, particularly if there are stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. In what is known as the "heat island effect," asphalt and concrete store heat during the day and only gradually release it at night, resulting in higher nighttime temperatures.
Other risk factors associated with heat-related illness include:
- Age. Infants and children up to age 4, and adults over age 65, are particularly vulnerable because they adjust to heat more slowly than other people.
- Certain health conditions. These include heart, lung, or kidney disease, obesity or underweight, high blood pressure, diabetes, mental illness, sickle cell trait, alcoholism, sunburn, and any conditions that cause fever. People with diabetes are at increased risk of emergency room visits, hospitalization, and death from heat-related illness and may be especially likely to underestimate their risk during heat waves.
- Medications. These include diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, stimulants, some heart and blood pressure medications, and medications for psychiatric conditions.
Preventing Heat Exhaustion
When the heat index is high, it's best to stay inside in air conditioning. If you must go outdoors, you can prevent heat exhaustion by taking these steps:- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
- Drink extra fluids. To prevent dehydration, it's generally recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water, fruit juice, or vegetable juice per day. Because heat-related illness also can result from salt depletion, it may be advisable to substitute an electrolyte-rich sports drink for water during periods of extreme heat and humidity.
- Take additional precautions when exercising or working outdoors. The general recommendation is to drink 24 ounces of fluid two hours before exercise, and consider adding another eight ounces of water or sports drink right before exercise. During exercise, you should consume another eight ounces of water every 20 minutes even if you don't feel thirsty.
Norman Schwarzkopf on Leadership
General Norman Schwarzkopf was the Allied Commander for the first Gulf War in 1991. He received a classical schooling at a Swiss boarding school, served as an Infantry leader in Viet Nam, where he was severely wounded, and proved an able "fighting general" in the Gulf War that complemented General Colin Powell's political deftness.
I came across this quote the other day, and puts into perspective the difference between most politicians, and a true leader...
Smitty
I came across this quote the other day, and puts into perspective the difference between most politicians, and a true leader...
Smitty
Saturday, June 22, 2013
IRS Sends $46 Million to 24,000 Unauthorized Aliens at Same Address
From Blaze TV
The IRS sent 46 million dollars in tax refunds, etc. to 24,000 Unauthorized Aliens at the same Atlanta, GA, address.
You'd think with all the investment in Big Data, that the IRS would have seen a correlation here and checked things out.
I really hope that the IRS scandal results in more than handslaps for a few people. The IRS has already been used for political purposes and has become a power unto itself... if nothing happens, it will embolden them.
There's a parallel here in history.
Adolph Hitler started taking large bites out of countries bordering Germany in the late 1930's. He initially used political means, as in the Austrian Anschluss, and the annexation of Moravia, Bohemia, etc. (the Sudetenland) from Czechoslovakia--aided and abetted by Neville Chamberlain, Great Britain's Prime Minister, who compromised to avoid war, and declared he had gained, "Peace in our Time"..
Hitler's next step was to invade Czechoslovakia itself in 1939... the biggest thing he worried about was the French Army--then the largest in the world. France had a defense treaty with Czechoslovakia and HItler didn't want the French Army attacking his rear while he was attacking the Czechs.
He gambled... and won. France didn't respond, and another nation fell victim to Hitler's ambition to "fundamentally transform" Europe. He later declared that the lack of any significant action by France and Great Britain emboldened him to go further...thus the occupation of Poland, Norway, the Low Countries (Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg), Denmark, Greece and France itself. The rest, as they say, is history...
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/21/irs-sent-46-million-in-tax-refunds-to-23994-unauthorized-aliens-all-at-the-same-address-in-atlanta/
Smitty
The IRS sent 46 million dollars in tax refunds, etc. to 24,000 Unauthorized Aliens at the same Atlanta, GA, address.
You'd think with all the investment in Big Data, that the IRS would have seen a correlation here and checked things out.
I really hope that the IRS scandal results in more than handslaps for a few people. The IRS has already been used for political purposes and has become a power unto itself... if nothing happens, it will embolden them.
There's a parallel here in history.
Adolph Hitler started taking large bites out of countries bordering Germany in the late 1930's. He initially used political means, as in the Austrian Anschluss, and the annexation of Moravia, Bohemia, etc. (the Sudetenland) from Czechoslovakia--aided and abetted by Neville Chamberlain, Great Britain's Prime Minister, who compromised to avoid war, and declared he had gained, "Peace in our Time"..
Hitler's next step was to invade Czechoslovakia itself in 1939... the biggest thing he worried about was the French Army--then the largest in the world. France had a defense treaty with Czechoslovakia and HItler didn't want the French Army attacking his rear while he was attacking the Czechs.
He gambled... and won. France didn't respond, and another nation fell victim to Hitler's ambition to "fundamentally transform" Europe. He later declared that the lack of any significant action by France and Great Britain emboldened him to go further...thus the occupation of Poland, Norway, the Low Countries (Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg), Denmark, Greece and France itself. The rest, as they say, is history...
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/21/irs-sent-46-million-in-tax-refunds-to-23994-unauthorized-aliens-all-at-the-same-address-in-atlanta/
Smitty
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Interesting Facts
I haven't verified any of these, so if you find one that's in error, let me know...
Smitty
A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death.
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A snail can sleep for three years.
All Polar bears are left-handed.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.
Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, dogs only have about ten.
Cat's urine glows under a black light.
China has more English speakers than the United States.
Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants.
Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie.
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
I am. is the shortest complete sentence in the English language
If Barbie were life-size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand seven feet, two inches tall and have a neck twice the length of a normal human's neck.
If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, it will eventually turn white.
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
Marilyn Monroe had six toes.
Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.
More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes.
No word in the English language rhymes with month.
Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.
On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.
One of the reasons marijuana is illegal today is because cotton growers in the '30s lobbied against hemp farmers--they saw it as competition.
-- A fact I have verified is that on long cruises before the advent of synthetic rope, sailors who ran out of tobacco would shred and smoke pieces of large ropes called hawsers. The hawsers were made from Manila Hemp-- and they would get a slight buzz from smoking it.
-- Another verified fact is that when World War II disrupted the supply of hemp from Asia, the United States government had farmers grow it--primarily in the Midwest. The shortage also spurred the development of alternatives--one of the first ones used was fiberglass, though it had some shortcomings as anyone who has rubbed against it knows...
Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.
(Whew!! That's encouraging...)
Shakespeare invented the word "assassination" and "bump."
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
Starfish haven't got brains.
Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
An ant always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
The average human eats eight spiders in their lifetime at night.
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
The cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth 2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.
The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.
The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan."
The Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, has twice as many bathrooms as is necessary. When it was built in the 1940s, the state of Virginia still had segregation laws requiring separate toilet facilities for blacks and whites.
The sentence, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter in the English language.
The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
The word "lethologica" describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.
The word racecar and kayak are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left.
There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
You are more likely to be killed by a Champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.
You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.
You share your birthday with at least nine million other people in the world.
Smitty
A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death.
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A snail can sleep for three years.
All Polar bears are left-handed.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.
Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, dogs only have about ten.
Cat's urine glows under a black light.
China has more English speakers than the United States.
Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants.
Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie.
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
I am. is the shortest complete sentence in the English language
If Barbie were life-size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand seven feet, two inches tall and have a neck twice the length of a normal human's neck.
If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, it will eventually turn white.
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
Marilyn Monroe had six toes.
Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.
More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes.
No word in the English language rhymes with month.
Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.
On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.
One of the reasons marijuana is illegal today is because cotton growers in the '30s lobbied against hemp farmers--they saw it as competition.
-- A fact I have verified is that on long cruises before the advent of synthetic rope, sailors who ran out of tobacco would shred and smoke pieces of large ropes called hawsers. The hawsers were made from Manila Hemp-- and they would get a slight buzz from smoking it.
-- Another verified fact is that when World War II disrupted the supply of hemp from Asia, the United States government had farmers grow it--primarily in the Midwest. The shortage also spurred the development of alternatives--one of the first ones used was fiberglass, though it had some shortcomings as anyone who has rubbed against it knows...
Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.
(Whew!! That's encouraging...)
Shakespeare invented the word "assassination" and "bump."
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
Starfish haven't got brains.
Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
An ant always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
The average human eats eight spiders in their lifetime at night.
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
The cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth 2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.
The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.
The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan."
The Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, has twice as many bathrooms as is necessary. When it was built in the 1940s, the state of Virginia still had segregation laws requiring separate toilet facilities for blacks and whites.
The sentence, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter in the English language.
The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
The word "lethologica" describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.
The word racecar and kayak are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left.
There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
You are more likely to be killed by a Champagne cork than by a poisonous spider.
You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.
You share your birthday with at least nine million other people in the world.
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