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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Did you know that magnesium sulfate helps reduce the symptoms of acute asthma?




What is magnesium sulfate? Magnesium Sulfate is commonly called Epsom salt.

Magnesium sulfate is the primary substance that causes the absorption of sound in seawater.Absorption, in this case, means the conversion of acoustic energy to heat energy. The sound appears to be absorbed into the ocean. The conversion is a strong function of frequency, lower frequencies are less affected by the salt, so that the acoustic energy travels much farther in the ocean.

Sodium chloride is the most common salt in the sea, but it has no effect on sound absorption. Boric acid is the second substance found in seawater that has some effect on absorption, but it is a distant second to magnesium sulfate.





In agriculture and gardening, magnesium sulfate is used to correct magnesium deficiency in soil (magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule). It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility.

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium sulfate also increases water in the intestines, which may induce defecation.(taking a dump)

Oral magnesium sulfate, or magnesium hydroxide, is commonly used as a saline laxative. Epsom salt is also available in a gel form for topical application in treating aches and pains.

Indications for its use are

Replacement therapy for hypomagnesemia.

Magnesium sulfate is the first-line antiarrhythmic agent for Torsades de pointes in cardiac arrest under the 2005 ECC guidelines as well as managing Quinidine-induced arrythmias.

As a bronchodilator after beta-agonist and anticholinergic agents have been tried, e.g. in severe exacerbations of asthma.[6] Recent studies have revealed that magnesium sulfate can be nebulized to reduce the symptoms of acute asthma.[6] It is commonly administered via the intravenous route for the management of severe asthma attacks.

Users of Epsom salt in the gel form have reported significant and lasting reduction of pain associated with fibromyalgia and osteoporosis.[citation needed]
A 2004 research study showed that both magnesium and sulfate are absorbed through the skin when bathing in 1% solution.[7]

Magnesium sulfate can be used to treat eclampsia in pregnant women.[8]
Magnesium sulfate can also delay labor in the case of premature labor, to delay preterm birth.

Intravenous magnesium sulfate may be able to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm babies.[9]

Solutions of sulfate salts such as Epsom salt may be given as first aid for Barium chloride poisoning.

Magnesium sulfate paste has been used as an agent for dehydrating (drawing) boils, carbuncles and abscesses.

Magnesium sulfate solution has also been shown to be an effective aid in the fight against blemishes and acne when applied directly to problematic areas, usually in poultice form.

Magnesium sulfate when used through soaking, can soothe muscle pains and help improve rough patches in the skin.

The body's magnesium level increases when soaking with magnesium sulfate which is necessary for serotonin, a mood-regulating neurotransmitter that may increase feelings of relaxation and well-being.[10]

Soaking in a warm bath containing Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) can be beneficial to soothe and relieve Herpes outbreak symptoms, such as itching and lesions relating to Genital Herpes and Shingles.[11][12]

Did you know that the pupil of an octupus' eye is rectangular.

Did you know that :

A house fly lives only 14 days.







A giraffe can clean its ears with its 50cm (20 in) tongue








The pupil of an octupus' eye is rectangular.










An ostrich can run up to 70 km/h (43mph).

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Did you know who are the Richest Rappers for 2008?

Did you know who Forbes says is atop the richest Rappers list for 2008?

50 Cent was on to something when he made a song called "I Get Money." 50 has dethroned Jay-Z as the richest hip-hop artist of 2008, according to the latest Forbes estimates. Fif reeled in a whopping $150 million to take the No.1 spot on this year's Hip-Hop Cash Kings list. Jay-Z settled for the runner-up position with an impressive $82 million, even though he'll probably claim that his figures were underestimated like he did last year. Diddy, another mogul who challenged last year's list, rounds up the Top 3 with $35 million. Other notable top earners include Kanye West (#4), Lil Wayne (#11), and Common (#12). Despite a prolonged musical hiatus, Dr. Dre managed to finish in the Top 10. Here's a complete rundown of 2008's hip-hop cash kings:

50 is the biggest EARNER this year, NOT the richest rapper.


Jay-z is the richest rapper with 629 million, second was 50 with 590 million. ...







1. 50 Cent - $150 million




2. Jay-Z - $82 million








3. Diddy - $35 million





4. Kanye West - $30 million







5. Timbaland - $22 million






6. Pharrell Williams - $20 million





7. Swizz Beatz - $17 million



8. Snoop Dogg - $16 million






9. Dr. Dre - $15 million

10. Ludacris - $14 million




11. T.I. - $13 million



Lil Wayne - $13 million











12. Eminem - $12 million
Common - $12 million







Akon - $12 million
13. Jermaine Dupri - $11 million



Lil Jon - $11 million



14. OutKast - $10 million




Chamillionaire - $10 million


The Game - $10 million






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Saturday, March 28, 2009

Did you know that the Green Anaconda is the heaviest snake ever recorded?

Did you know that the Green Anaconda is the Heaviest Snake-, ever recorded, he weighed about 500lb ?

Did you know that the Reticulated Python is the longest species of snake?


The Reticulated Python is the longest species of snake in the world, which can attain a length of 33 ft. (9.9 meters)!
The longest Reticulated Python in the United States(wild-caught from Thailand and exhibited at the Pittsburgh Zoo) was 28 ft. and weighed 'at least 320 pounds'. This python can be found in southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands; Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Ceram, Timor, Malay Peninsula and the Philippines. The habitat in which it lives are rainforests and woodlands; near streams and lakes.The diet consists of mammals, birds and some reptiles. The Reticulated Pythons is noted for it's nasty temperament or attitude! Most are believed to be wild-caught from Bangkok, Thailand or from central Western Malaysia. Today, most wild-caught Reticulated Pythons are taken out of their natural habitats in Indonesia, with extreme variations intemperament! Quick striking, the Retic. can give a slashing bite that can sever arteries and tendons.


Watch this one attack!


Tiger vs Python The tiger is pushing the battle but the snake is tough!!!










Now if you didn't know, now you know...






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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Did you know that Deep Throat is the most profitable porno film of all time?


The most profitable porno film of all time, Deep Throat, took in $100 million.










The earliest breast implants were done in the 1940's by Japanese prostitutes hoping to entice the American GI's. They injected their breasts with liquid silicon.









The most ejaculatory orgasms ever recorded in 1 hour for a man is 16. However, although no official records exist, a man can have much more.







The best known penis in the world is probably the one belonging to John Curtis Holmes (1944-1988), whose penis when in erection measured a stunning 12" (30.5 cm)!







Some of the largest breasts ever recorded figure in the book "Human Oddities" by Martin Monestier. The weight of each breast of the woman he mentions in the book is 44 pounds (19.8 kg) while their circumference is 33" (83.82 cm).

Monday, March 23, 2009

Did you know that Quincy Jones is the most Grammy-nominated artist in the history of the awards?

Did you know these Facts:

Track and Field star, Jesse Owens (1913 - 1980) broke many records at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin, including becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals in one Olympiad.







Music composer and producer, Quincy Jones is the most Grammy-nominated artist in the history of the awards with 76 nominations and 26 awards.





Golfer, Tiger Woods (1975 - ) is the youngest person and the first African-American to win the Masters Tournament in 1997 and by a record-breaking lead of 12 strokes. He was also the highest paid athlete in 2005, earning an estimated $87 million dollars.






Wilt Chamberlain (1936 - 1999) was the first basketball player to score 100 points in a single game during the 1961 season and the first player in the NBA to score 30,000 points.





Michael Jackson (1958 - ) singer, songwriter, and entertainer extraordinaire, was nominated for 12 Grammy awards and won a record-breaking eight in 1984. He has received 13 Grammy awards in his career, and is a double inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as part of the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist). He holds the title of Most Top 10 Singles from an album for Thriller (1982) and the Most #1 Singles from an album for Bad (1987).






Henry ("Hank") Aaron (1934 - ) broke Babe Ruth's home run record when he hit his 715th home run in 1974. He set a Major League record with 755 home runs in his career.

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!