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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Did you know who is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize?

Did you know that the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901?

Did you know that it was not until 1950 that a Black person was a recipient. An African American from Detroit, Dr. Ralph J. Bunche was the first black man to receive the distinguished prize for his work as a United Nations mediator; his efforts led to the 1949 Arab-Israeli armistice agreement.




Did you know that in 1964 that Martin Luther King Jr. had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1964. King became the youngest person in history to win the peace prize, he was 35. He also donated the $54,000 cash award to the civil rights movement. Did you know that he also won a Grammy after his death in 1970?

MLK Nobel Prize

Did you know that Obama won a Grammy and Nobel Peace prize and roughly $1.4 million which he will donate to charity.











Did you know that 797 people have won the Nobel Prize so far. Among them, 765 are men and 32 are women.


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Did you know that Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal has missed 5,000 free throws?


Did you know that on December 25, 2008, O'Neal missed his 5,000th free throw, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so along with Wilt Chamberlain.

Did you know that O'Neal earned a MBA

Did you know that Clarece Brown had 6 Oscar nominations?

Did you know that John Ford holds the record for the most wins for Best Director with 4. John won for The Informer (1935),









The Grapes of Wrath (1940),
How Green Was My Valley (1941)





and The Quiet Man (1952).





Did you know that Clarence Brown had the most Nominations Without A Single Win?









Romance (1929/30),


Anna Christie (1929/30),







A Free Soul (1930/31),


The Human Comedy (1943),









National Velvet (1944),



The Yearling (1946)

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Did you know what is Parvo?

Did you know what is Parvo?Parvo is a common and potentially serious viral disease in dogs. The virus is officially known Parvovirus. The disease caused by this virus is commonly referred to as Parvo. The virus first appeared clinically in 1978, and there was a widespread epidemic in dogs of all ages. Since no dogs had been exposed or vaccinated (the vaccine didn't exist at the time), dogs of all ages died from the infection. The virus can "adapt" over time, and other strains of the virus have appeared since then, but properly administered vaccinations are the best protection. Canine Parvovirus is thought to be a mutation from the feline Parvovirus, also known as Feline Distemper virus.


Did you know what are the signs seen with Parvovirus infection?
There are three main manifestations of Parvovirus infection:

  1. Asymptomatic - No signs seen. Common in dogs over 1 year old and vaccinated dogs.
  2. Cardiac - This form of the disease is much less common than the intestinal form due to widespread vaccination. Severe inflammation and necrosis (cell death), of the heart muscle causes breathing difficulty and death in very young (<8>
  3. Intestinal - This virus causes extreme damage to the intestinal tract, causing sloughing of the cells that line the tract. This can leave the patient open to secondary bacterial infection. Most of the affected dogs (85%) are less than one year old and between 6-20 weeks old -- before the full set of vaccinations can be given. The death rate from infection is reported to be 16-35% in this age group.*

The intestinal signs include:

  • Lethargy
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea - usually bloody, and very foul-smelling (a characteristic odor, particular to Parvovirus infection)
  • Fever

The onset of clinical signs is usually sudden, often 12 hours or less. The incubation from exposure to seeing the clinical signs varies from 3 to 10 days.

Did you know if you catch Parvo as soon as the puppy quits eating or starts throwing up, you may have a chance to save his or her life?

1) Buy a Turkey Baster.

2) Buy Pedilite.

3) Here is the key every hour to two hours give the puppy a 1/2 to 3/4 ounce of Pedilite. Keeping the dog hydrated will give the dog a chance to fight the virus.

4) Make sure that the dog has had the shot with the treatment.

5) Most important, the longer that you wait the less chances you have for your dog surving


Monday, October 5, 2009

Did You know that 90 years ago the Grand Canyon becane a National Monument?

100 years ago: The first virus was found in both plants and animals.
90 years ago: The Grand Canyon became a national monument & Cellophane is invented.















70 years ago: The teletype and PVC (polyvinyl-chloride) were invented.
40 years ago: An all-female population of lizards was discovered in Armenia.
10 years ago: First patent for a genetically-engineered mouse was issued to Harvard Medical School.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Did you know that In New York City 1,600 people are bitten a year?

Did you know that:


The average day is actually 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4.09 seconds. We have a leap year every four years to make up for this shortfall.













Studies show that divorced women have more trouble starting new relationships than divorced men.
















In New York City, approximately 1,600 people are bitten by other humans annually.



















On April 4, 1974, John Massis of Belgium pulled two New York Long Island railroad passenger cars totaling 80 tons with a thick rope, with a small bit attached, using only his teeth.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Did you know that Memphis Animal Shelter kills 40 to 100?

Did you know that Memphis Animal Shelter puts to sleep 40 to 100 cats and dogs a day?

Did you know that if your dog or cat is not spay or neutered that they charge you more to get shots for the animal?

Did you know that if your animal bits a human that the animal has to be quarantined for 7 days?

Did you know if your animal has not had his or her shots that you can be given two tickets?

Did you know why two tickets? One for the bite, and one for not having the dog registered.

Did you know that if you are not sure where to start in your search for a pet, you can Click below for details.
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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!