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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Did you know that only 2 singles have hit number one twice?



Did you know that "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis is only the second single to ever fall from the number one position on the Hot 100 and then return to number one on the charts at a later date? These dates were 26 April 2008 and again on 10 May 2008.
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The first was "Le Freak" by Chic in 1978 and 1979.[47]

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Did you know that 9 out of 10 people believe Thomas Edison invented the light bulb?


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Washington State has the longest single beach in the United States. Long Beach, WA










A German World War II submarine was sunk due to malfunction of the toilet.





9 out of 10 people believe Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. Joseph Swan did. Edison just refined it.







The Population of the world can live within the state boundaries of Texas.












Cranberry Jell-0 is the only kind that contains real fruit.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Airline Mix-up Sends Child to Wrong City

Airline Mix-up Sends Child to Wrong City

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Did you know that there was once a state called Franklin?


Did you know that:





I am the smallest bodybuider in the world?











There was one U.S. state that no longer exists? In 1784 the U.S. had a state called Franklin, named after Benjamin Franklin. But four years later, it was incorporated into Tennessee.









23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts.













All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job (in case their pants split)










Only female wasps, bees, and mosquitoes sting.









More redheads are born in Scotland UK than in any other part of the world

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Did you know the Importance of Drinking Enough Water?

Did you know that these are important reasons that you should Drink Enough Water!







1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is
often mistaken for hunger.


3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.


4. One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.


5. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.


6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen.


8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Did you know tkat a full grown bear can run as fast as a horse.


Did you know that:

















The only continent without reptiles or snakes is Antarctica.










A fullgrown bear can run as fast as a horse.









A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate








You should not eat a crawfish with a straight tail. It was dead before it was cooked







Dolphins are the only other animals besides humans that get pleasure out of sex. They are also the only other animals that have sex for reasons other than reproduction.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Did you know that Women make up 49% of the world population?


Did you know that:




Due to earth's gravity it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 metres.










This sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.



Lightning strikes men about seven times more often than it does women.








Women make up 49% of the world population.
















About 50% of Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace. This is called propinquity.








Did you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are: Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru (Kikazaru - Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Iwazaru - Speak no evil).
The fourth wise monkey is called Shizaru (Do no evil).

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!