Did you know that a soda tax or soft drink tax is a tax or surcharge on soft drinks?

Did you know that in the United States, obesity has been a growing problem and seems to have reached epidemic proportions in the last few year?

Did you know that Soda consumption has been a contributing factor to the obesity epidemic?

Did you know that medical costs related to obesity are about $147 billion a year?

Did you know that  there are currently 33 states that have a sales tax on soft drinks?

Did you know that to counter the problem of children's easy access to soft drinks, in 2005, the American Beverage Association began working to remove soft drink machines from US primary schools (grades 1 to 8), and to replace soft drinks with healthier beverages such as orange juice and milk?

Did you know that High schools would have a 50/50 percent balance of machines dispensing soft drinks and healthier alternatives?.^[2]

Did you know that in 2009, the American Heart Association reported that the soft drinks and sugar sweetened beverages are the  number one contributor of added sugars in Americans’ diets?

Did you know that the excessive intake of added sugars, as opposed to naturally occurring sugars, is implicated in the rise in obesity?

Did you know that support for a soda tax has been higher when pollsters say the money will go towards health care?

Did you know that a soda tax or soft drink tax is a tax or surcharge on soft drinks?

Did you know that the main goal of a soda tax is to discourage unhealthy diets and offset the economic costs of obesity?

Did you know that the American Beverage Association, has been lobbying against the creation of soft drink taxes, and to date has raised about $8.67 million dollars. 

Did you know the Proposed benefits of the soda tax include:?

• To decrease consumption of soft drinks.
• To generate revenue for relevant health needs: improving diet, increasing physical activity, obesity prevention, nutrition education, advancing healthcare reform, etc.^[12]
• Reduce environmental impacts of soft drink manufacture, distribution and consumption.

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Did you know that Myelomaor Kahler is more common in men, and is twice as common in blacks as it is in whites?

Did you know that Myelomaor Kahler's disease was named after Otto Kahler?

Did you know that Myelomaor Kahler, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for the production of antibodies?

Did you know that Myelomaor Kahler collections of abnormal cells accumulate in bones, where they cause bone lesions, and in the bone marrow where they interfere with the production of normal blood cells?

Did you know that most cases of myeloma also feature the production of a paraprotein, an abnormal antibody that can cause kidney problems and interferes with the production of normal antibodies leading to immunodeficiency? 

Did you know that the disease develops in 1–4 per 100,000 people per year?


Did you know that Myelomaor Kahler is more common in men, and is twice as common in blacks as it is in whites?


Did you know that with conventional treatment, the prognosis is 3–4 years, which may be extended to 5–7 years or longer with advanced treatments?

Did you know that former NFL linebacker Elijah Alexander died after a nearly five-year battle with Myelomaor Kahler, he was 39.?

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Did you know that Facebook is going to shut down?

Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be shut down in March of 2012?


Did you know that Zuckerberg claims that managing the site has become too stressful?


Did you know that many financial industry leaders are criticizing Zuckerberg for walking away from a multibillion dollar franchise?


Did you know that Facebook is currently ranked as one of the wealthiest businesses in the world, with economists estimating its value at around 7.9 billion?


Did you know that Zuckerberg says that “Facebook has gotten out of control”?


Did you know that Zuckerberg said "the stress of managing this company has ruined my life?”




Did you know that Zuckerberg went on to explain that starting March 15th of next year, users will no longer be able to access their Facebook accounts?





Did you know that they have a Facebook Petition that you can sign to save  it, SIGN THE “SAVE FACEBOOK” PETITION HERE?








Did you know that the Facebook Corporation suggests that users remove all of their personal information from the website before March 15th, 2012, after that date, all photos, notes, links, and videos will be permanently erased?

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Did you know that Ivy Bean was the oldest internet personality at 95?

Did you know that Ivy Bean was a British internet personality?

Did you know that Ivy was known for being the oldest person in the world on both Facebook and Twitter?

Did you know that Ivy Beans died she was 95?

(8 November 1905 – 28 July 2010)

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Did you know thatTsunami waves can attain speeds of up to 1000km/h in the open seas?

Did you know that Japan  8.9  earthquake triggers a massive Tsunami? 

Did you know that Japan take the tsunami threat so seriously  that one university even has a specialist engineering faculty to study the natural effect?

Did you know that there is also a Tsunami Warning Service, established in 1952, and run by the Japan Meteorological Society (JMA)?

Did you know that six regional centres connected up to 300 sensors located across Japan's islands, including around 80 water-borne sensors, monitor seismic activity round the clock?
Did you know that if an earthquake looks as if it has the potential to trigger a tsunami, the JMA issues an alert within three minutes of it being identified?

Did you know that the alerts are broadcast on all radio and TV channels, and if necessary an evacuation warning is also given?

Did you know that the JMA aims to give people in the path of the wave at least 10 minutes' warning to evacuate the area?

Did you know that local authorities, central government and disaster relief organisations also get warnings via special channels so they can respond to a disaster swiftly?

Did you know that the JMA's network is so sophisticated  that it can predict the height, speed, destination and arrival time of any tsunami destined for Japanese shores?




Did you know thatTsunami waves can attain speeds of up to 1000km/h in the open seas?

Tsunami Walls

Did you know that one of the more prominent countries which have implemented tsunami walls is Japan? Japan has extensively built tsunami walls of height 4.5 metres in some high density coastal areas. Other features accompanying the tsunami walls are floodgates and channel to redirect water in the event of a tsunami.

Mangrove Trees

Did you know that Mangrove trees planted along the coasts can significantly help to reduce the destruction caused by tsunami waves as the mangrove trees can act as a barrier and reduce the force of the oncoming waves.

In addition, environmentalists believe that the removal of coastal mangrove trees could have intensified the effect of the tsunami in some locations.

Sirens

Did you know that it is important to install sirens on the beaches in tsunami prone areas in order to warn the local population of an incoming tsunami? Having sirens is effective because it is loud in delivering the warning. 

Warning Signs

Did you know that warning signs are relatively important as they inform people, especially foreigners of the local dangers and appropriate action to take in case of a tsunami?

Did you know that even with all these precautions and warning systems, Japan still remains at risk?

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Did you know that bo Jackson ran a 40-yard dash in a blistering 4.12 seconds?

Did you know that "Bo" Jackson  is a retired American baseball and football player?

Did you know that Jackson was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports?

Did you know that Bo Jackson won the 1985 Heisman Trophy, the prize annually awarded to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the United States.

Did you know that Bo was a  running back for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League?

Did you know that Bo was also a designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox, and the California Angels of the American League in Major League Baseball?

Did you know that Bo ran a 40-yard dash in a blistering 4.12 seconds (hand-timed), which is still the fastest verifiable 40-yard dash time ever recorded at any NFL Combine?

Did you know that a hip injury severely impaired his professional baseball career, and ended his NFL career?

Did you know that In 1989 and 1990, Jackson's name became known beyond just sports fans through the "Bo Knows" advertising campaign, a series of advertisements by Nike, that starred Jackson alongside Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Bo Diddley, promoting a cross-training athletic shoe named for Jackson?

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Did you know that Christo Dimitri Koudounis was the inventor of 3D lens?

Did you know that Chris J. Condon was  (born Christo Dimitri Koudounis)?

Did you know that Condon was the inventor of 3D lens used by his company StereoVision, a cinematographer, and founder of Sierra Pacific Airlines?

Did you know Chris Condon  died he was , 88.?

(1923 - December 19, 2010)

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Did you know the Leading Causes of Death in the U.S?

Did you know the the leading causes of death in the U.S.?

• Heart disease: 616,067
• Cancer: 562,875
• Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 135,952
• Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 127,924
• Accidents (unintentional injuries): 123,706
• Alzheimer's disease: 74,632
• Diabetes: 71,382
• Influenza and Pneumonia: 52,717
• Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 46,448
• Septicemia: 34,828

When you are prepared, you can battle through anything... 

Eat healthy and exercise, so you don't make that list! 

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Did you know that Jenny Wood-Allen was a Guinness World Record holder?

Did you know that Jenny Wood-Allen MBE  was a Scottish marathon runner and Guinness World Record holder, running in over 30 marathons since 1983 and earning more than £70,000 for charity?


Did you know that Jenny has died she was , 99?


(20 November 1911 – 30 December 2010^[1])

 Did you know that Wood-Allen made national headlines across the UK when she was 87 years old after completing the 1999 London Marathon?


 Did you know that her London Marathon time of 7hours 14mins 46secs, earned her the current Guinness World Record for Oldest Female Marathon Finisher?

Did you know that in 2001, Wood-Allen ran for the last time in the London Marathon before walking it once more in 2002 at the age of 90?

Did you know that she received an MBE in the 2006 New Year Honours List, and took part in the 2006 Great Scottish Walk?



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Did you know that Charlie Sheen has reached 1 million followers?

Did you know that Sheen also set a Guinness record for “Highest Paid TV Actor Per Episode — Current” at $1.25 million?

Did you know that Charlie Sheen holds the Guinness World Record.for the “Fastest Time to Reach 1 Million Followers”  Sheen reached that milestone in 25 hours and 17 minutes?

Did you know that Sheen joined Twitter March 1 2011. In a matter of minutes, Sheen acquired more than 60,000 followers and a Klout score of 57 — without even tweeting?




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Did you know that WATERMELON is packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system?

Did you know that this is informative information on fruit   that you should share? Did you know that eating fruit plays a major role in detoxifying your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities? Did you know that you should eat your fruit on a empty stomach because the fruit pass straight through the stomach into the intestines?  Did you know that eating two slices of bread, before you eat a slice of fruit prevents the fruit from passing straight to the stomach?  Did you know that the the minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, the whole meal rots and ferments, and begins to spoil. ? Did you know that if you have mastered the correct way of eating fruit, you have the harnessed the Secret of Beauty, Longevity, Health, Energy, Happiness and normal weight? Did you know that cooking fruit destroys all of the vitamins and you don't get as many nutrients?   Did you know that you can go on a 3-day fruit-fast to cleanse your body? Did you know that KIWI is tiny but mighty, and a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E and fiber? Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange? Did you know that an APPLE a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.  Did you know that a STRAWBERRY have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits and protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals? Did you know that EATING 2 - 4 ORANGES a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones, and reduce the risk of colon cancer?  Did you know that WATERMELON is packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system? Did you know that watermelon is also a key source of lycopene, the cancer-fighting oxidant? Did you know that Vitamin C and Potassium is also found in watermelon? Did you know that GUAVA & PAPAYA are also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation? Did you know that Papaya is rich in carotene, good for your eyes?

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Did you know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting?

Did you know that if you like a cold drink after a meal, it will solidify the oily stuff that you've just consumed, which slows digestion?

Did you know that this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, and will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food?

Did you know that if that sludge lines your intestine, it will evolve into what we call cancer?

Did you know that Cancer is the 2nd Leading Causes of Death in the us?

Did you know it is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal? 

Did you know this HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE?

Did you know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting?

Did you know that intense pain in the jaw is a sign of Heart Attack?

Did you know you may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack?

Did you know that nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms of a Heart Attack?

Did you know that sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they're asleep never wake up?

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