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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Did you know the Dream Team was the first American Olympic team to feature active NBA players?

Did you know that the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team was nicknamed the "Dream Team"?

Did you know the Dream Team was the first American Olympic team to feature active NBA players?

Did you know that the Dream Team is considered by some to be the greatest team ever assembled in any sport?

Did you know that the Dream Team defeated its opponents by an average of almost 44 points en route to the gold medal against Croatia at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona?

Did you know that Chuck Daly served as coach, assisted by Lenny Wilkens, P. J. Carlesimo, and Mike Krzyzewski?

Did you know that the first ten players for the Dream Team were officially selected on September 21, 1991?

Did you know that  Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls, John Stockton and Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz, Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers, Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks, Chris Mullin of the Golden State Warriors, David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs, and Charles Barkley of the Philadelphia 76ers (later traded to the Phoenix Suns) were the first players selected for the dream team?[6]

Did you know that Christian Laettner of Duke University. Laettner was the only player selected for the national team without any professional experience?

Did you know that Christian Laettner beat out Louisiana State University's Shaquille O'Neal for the final spot on the roster?[7]

Did you know that Charles Barkley was the Dream Team's leading scorer during the Olympics, averaging 18.0 points per game?


Did you know that The "Dream Team" was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010?

Did you know that the Dream Team is one of only eight teams enshrined in the Hall of Fame?

Did you know that eleven of the twelve players on the roster (all but Laettner) and three of the four coaches (all but Carlesimo) have been elected to the Hall of Fame as individuals?


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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Did you know that PTSD can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death?

Did you know that PTSD stands for Post-traumatic stress disorder?
Did you know that Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder?

Did you know that PTSD can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death?

Did you know that PTSD can occur at any age?







Did you know that PTSD can follow a natural disaster such as a flood or fire?  or events such as:
  • Assault
  • Domestic abuse
  • Prison stay
  • Rape
  • Terrorism
  • War

Symptoms of PTSD fall into three main categories:
1. "Reliving" the event, which disturbs day-to-day activity
  • Flashback episodes, where the event seems to be happening again and again
  • Repeated upsetting memories of the event
  • Repeated nightmares of the event
  • Strong, uncomfortable reactions to situations that remind you of the event
2. Avoidance
  • Emotional "numbing," or feeling as though you don't care about anything
  • Feeling detached
  • Being unable to remember important aspects of the trauma
  • Having a lack of interest in normal activities
  • Showing less of your moods
  • Avoiding places, people, or thoughts that remind you of the event
  • Feeling like you have no future
3. Arousal
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Startling easily
  • Having an exaggerated response to things that startle you
  • Feeling more aware (hypervigilance)
  • Feeling irritable or having outbursts of anger
  • Having trouble falling or staying asleep
Did you know that PTSD you might feel guilt about the event (including "survivor guilt")?










Did you know that you might also have some of the following symptoms, which are typical of anxiety, stress, and tension?
  • Agitation or excitability
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Feeling your heart beat in your chest
  • Headache

Did you know that you can get more information about post-traumatic stress disorder from the American Psychiatric Association -- www.psych.org?

Did you know that you can increase the chance of a good outcome from PTSD?
: with
  • Early diagnosis
  • Prompt treatment
  • Strong social support

Did you know that many people who suffer from PTSD have problems with?


Did you know that if you are feeling these signs that you may need to seek help right away?:
  • You feel overwhelmed
  • You are thinking of hurting yourself or anybody else
  • You are unable to control your behavior
  • You have other very upsetting symptoms of PTSD


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Did you know that Motor Neurone Diseases is also called Lou Gehrig's disease?

Did you know that motor neurone diseases (MND) are a group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurones?

Did you know that MND effects the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including speaking, walking, breathing, swallowing and general movement of the body?

Did you know that Lou Gehrig's disease is commonly referred to as MND?

Did you know that in France the disease is sometimes known as maladie de Charcot (Charcot's disease)?



Did you know that currently there is no cure for ALS?

Did you know that The only drug that affects the course of the disease ALS is riluzole?

Did you know that Riluzole functions by blocking the effects of the neurotransmitter glutamate, and is thought to extend the lifespan of an ALS patient by only a few months?

Did you know that MND is typically fatal within 2–5 years?

Did you know that those diagnosis with MND around 50% die within 14 months?

Professor Stephen Hawking
Did you know that 1 in 5 patients survive for 5 years, and 1 in 10 patients survive 10 years?

Did you know that Professor Stephen Hawking is a well-known example of a person with MND, and has lived for more than 40 years with the disease?

 The television film Hawking starring Benedict Cumberbatch was made in 2004 about him and this disease.




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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Did you know that in the 2007 Guinness World Record said that Rick Gervais had the world's most-downloaded podcast, having gained an average of 261,670 downloads per episode during its first month?

Did you know that Ricky Dene Gervais  is an English comedian, actor, director, radio presenter, producer, musician, and writer?


Did you know that in the 2007 Guinness World Record  said that Rick Gervais had the world's most-downloaded podcast, having gained an average of 261,670 downloads per episode during its first month?

Did you know that Gervais won multiple awards and honours, including seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and the 2006 Rose d'Or, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination?






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Did you know that some conditions, such as myocardial ischemia, can be considered both vascular diseases and heart diseases?

Did you know that Vascular disease is a form of cardiovascular disease primarily affecting the blood vessels?

Did you know that some conditions, such as myocardial ischemia, can be considered both vascular diseases and heart diseases?

Did you know that Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for Vascular disease is a pathological state of large and medium sized muscular arteries and is triggered by endothelial cell dysfunction?

Did you know that Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the number one killer in America?

Did you know that CAD affects over five million Americans each year?



Did you know that there are three major coronary arteries, two on the left side of the heart that share a common trun, and one on the right side of the heart?

Did you know that they all branch off from the aorta near the point where the aorta and left ventricle meet?
• Left main  – main trunk, splits into two branches
• Left anterior descending (LAD) –main artery going down the front of the heart
• Left Circumflex (LCx) –main artery going around the side or back of the heart
• Right coronary artery (RCA) – main artery going to the bottom of the heart

Did you know that these arteries and their branches supply all areas of the heart muscle with blood?
Did you know that Coronary artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries?  It is a gradual process caused by fatty substances in the blood sticking to the inner walls of the arteries .  
When the fatty matter starts to build up, the inner diameter of the artery becomes narrow and blood cannot flow as well as it should. 
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When the blood flow is slowed, the heart doesn't get enough oxygen and nutrients. This usually results in chest pain called angina. When one or more of the coronary arteries are completely blocked, the result is a heart attack (injury to the heart muscle).

Did you know what causes the coronary arteries to narrow?
Coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged by plaque build-up in the artery walls. Plaque is made of excessive cholesterol and other substances, such as inflammatory cells, proteins and calcium, that are present in your blood. Over time, the inside of the arteries develop plaques of different sizes. Many of the plaque deposits are hard on the outside and soft on the inside. The hard surface can crack or tear, exposing the soft, fatty inside. When this happens, platelets (disc-shaped particles in the blood that aid clotting) come to the area, and blood clots form around the plaque. The artery narrows further and, in turn, decreases the area for blood to flow through the arteries. Plaque build-up in the arteries is called atherosclerosis (atha-row-skla-row-sis), also known as "hardening of the arteries."
Did you know that process of coronary artery disease?
• Your coronary arteries are shaped like hollow tubes. Inside, they are smooth and elastic, allowing blood to flow freely.

• Coronary artery disease starts when you are very young. Before your teen years, fatty deposits start streaking the blood vessel walls.
• As you get older, the fatty matter builds up. This causes slight injury to your blood vessel walls. In an attempt to heal itself, the cells release chemicals that make the walls stickier. Other substances floating through your bloodstream start sticking to the vessel walls, such as inflammatory cells, proteins and calcium. The fat and other substances combine to form a material called plaque or atherosclerosis. The plaque builds up and narrows the artery.
• A condition called ischemia occurs. This is when the heart muscle becomes starved for oxygen because it’s not getting enough blood. It happens most often at times of peak exertion, like during exercise or stress. When ischemia occurs, you begin to have symptoms (such as angina). When ischemia lasts less than 10 minutes, there is no permanent damage to your heart. You may be told you have "stable coronary artery disease."
• Over time, the inside of the arteries develop plaques of different sizes. Many of the plaque deposits are hard on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside.
• The hard surface can crack or tear, exposing the soft, fatty inside. When this happens, platelets (disc-shaped particles in the blood that aid clotting) come to the area, and blood clots form around the plaque. The artery narrows further.
• Sometimes, the blood clot breaks apart by itself, and blood supply is restored.
• The blocked vessel may develop a collateral circulation: small capillary-like branches of the artery that form over time in response to narrowed coronary arteries. The collaterals "bypass" the area of narrowing and help to restore blood flow. However, during times of increased exertion, the collaterals may not be able to supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
• In other cases, the blood clot may totally block the blood supply to the heart muscle, called a coronary thrombus or coronary occlusion - causing an acute coronary syndrome.
Did you know that the most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina or "angina pectoris" - also known as  chest discomfort?

Did you know that Angina can be described as?
• Discomfort
• Heaviness
• Pressure
• Aching
• Burning
• Fullness
• Squeezing
• painful feeling
• It can be mistaken for indigestion.
Did you know that Angina is a symptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia?





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Did you know the pocket rocket won 11 Stanley Cups?

Did you know Joseph Henri Richard is a former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1955 to 1975?


Did you know that Joseph was the brother of hockey legend Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard and consequently, because he was 15 years younger and three inches shorter, he was given the nickname The Pocket-Rocket?[1]


Did you know that Henri won 11 Stanley Cups, more than any other player in NHL history?

Did you know that  the only one other athlete in North American professional sports has achieved winning eleven championships in his respective league - Bill Russell of the NBA's Boston Celtics?

Did you know that of the 11 Cup titles gave Henri the unusual claim of having more championships than he had birthdays at the end of his career?

Did you know that he was born on February 29 during a leap year, so his birthday came around only 9 times before he played his final game?

Did you know that In his career, he scored 358 goals and earned 688 assists in 1256 games?

Did you know that his 1256 regular-season games played in a Canadiens uniform are a franchise record?



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Did you know that A.C Green played in 1278 games out of 1281?

Did you know that A.C. Green, Jr.,  is a retired American NBA basketball player who played in more consecutive games than any other player in NBA and ABA history?


Did you know that A.C. Green played 1,192 straight games which helped him to earn the title of "Iron Man" ?

Did you know that he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat?

Did you know that he was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2003?

Did you know that he played in 1278 out of 1281 games in his career (99.8%), with the three he missed coming in his second season, 1986–87?



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Friday, May 25, 2012

Did you know that Alexander "Alex" Steinweiss was a graphic designer known for inventing the album cover?

Did you know that Alexander "Alex" Steinweiss  was a graphic designer known for inventing the album cover?

Did you know that Steinweiss with help from his brother-in-law, found a manufacturer willing to invest in his Album Cover patent for what became the industry packaging standard?

Did you know that Alex Steinweiss died,  he was , 94.

(March 24, 1917 – July 17, 2011)

Did you know that Steinweiss did not develop the inner sleeve, only the outer package)?

Did you know that Steinweiss was active in record cover design from 1939 until 1973 he has designed roughly 2500 covers?





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Did you know that Joe Louis held the World Heavyweight Boxing title longer than any other fighter in history, 12 years from 1937 to 1949?

Did you know that Joseph Louis Barrow, was known as the Brown Bomber Joe Louis?


Did you know that Joe Louis  was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion?

Did you know that Joe Louis held the World Heavyweight Boxing title longer than any other fighter in history, 12 years from 1937 to 1949?

Did you know that Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 27 championship fights, 26 championship fights during his reign?

Did you know that Louis was ranked as the #1 heavyweight of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization,[3] and was ranked #1 on The Ring's list of the 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time?


Did you know that Joe Louis died in 1981?

 (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981)





In his time as a fighter, Joe Louis had 72 fights. He knocked out 54 opponents, endured three defeats and held the championship from 1937 until March 1949, the longest span of a heavyweight titleholder. Louis failed to regain the championship when he returned to the ring in 1950 and when Rocky Marciano knocked him out in 1951. The man who had been called the Brown Bomber was finished.[27]


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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Did you know that a homonym is a group of words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings?

Did you know that a homonym is a group of words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings?

 Did you know that these are examples of homonyms, are the pair stalk (part of a plant) and stalk (follow/harass a person) and the pair left (past tense of leave) and left (opposite of right)?

  Did you know that a distinction is sometimes made between "true" homonyms, which are unrelated in origin, such as skate (glide on ice) and skate (the fish), and polysemous homonyms, or polysemes, which have a shared origin, such as mouth (of a river) and mouth (of an animal)?





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Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m), was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903?

Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States?


Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883?
Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River?
Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m), was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903?
Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge was the first steel-wire suspension bridge?

Did you know that The Brooklyn Bridge was initially designed by German immigrant John Augustus Roebling, who had previously designed and constructed shorter suspension bridges, such as Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, Waco Suspension Bridge in Waco, Texas, and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio?

Did you know while conducting surveys for the bridge project, Roebling sustained a crush injury to his foot when a ferry pinned it against a piling?

Did you know that Roebling had to have his crushed toe amputated?

Did you know that he later developed a tetanus infection which left him incapacitated and soon resulted in his death?

Did you know that his 32-year-old son Washington Roebling in charge of the project?[10]

Did you know that Washington Roebling also suffered a paralyzing injury as a result of decompression sickness shortly after the beginning of construction on January 3, 1870?[11]

 Did you know that decompression sickness is also called "caisson disease"?


Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge was completed  in thirteen years?

Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge was opened for use on May 24, 1883?

Did you know that Chester A. Arthur was President when the bridge was completed?

Did you know that Brooklyn bridge's main span over the East River is 1,595 feet 6 inches (486.3 m)?

Did you know that the bridge cost $15.5 million to build and approximately 27 people died during its construction?[20]






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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Did you know that Shirai was the first Japanese boxer to win a world title?

Did you know that Yoshio Shirai  was a professional boxer from Tokyo, Japan?

Did you know that Shirai was  the first Japanese boxer to win a world title?

Did you know that he won the world flyweight title in 1952?

Did you know that he was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1977?


Did you know that Shirai died from pneumonia on December 26, 2003,  He was 80 years old?
(白井 義男, November 23, 1923 – December 26, 2003)




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Did you know that Wilfredo Benitez on March 6, 1976 was the youngest fighter to ever win a World Championship at 17?

Did you know that Wilfredo Benitez on March 6, 1976 was the youngest fighter to ever win a World Championship at 17?

Did you know that Benitez turned pro at 15, and was managed by his father Gregorio Benitez?

Did you know that GreGorio Benitez was a member of one of Puerto Rico's most famous boxing families, his brothers Frankie and Gregory Benitez were also top contenders in the 1970?

Did you know on May 23, 1981, at age 22, he became the youngest three-time world champion in boxing history by knocking out WBC World Super Welterweight Champion Maurice Hope in twelve rounds in Las Vegas?
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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!