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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Did you know that Akon is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously?

Did you know that  Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam is Akon given name?

Did you know that Akon discovered Lady Gaga and T-Pain?

Did you know that Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 300 guest appearances and 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs?

Did you know that Akon  worked with numerous performers such as Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Quincy Jones, Eminem and Whitney Houston?

Did you know that Akon is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice?[2]

Did you know that Akon has had 6 Grammy Awards nominations and has produced many hits for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis and Leona Lewis?



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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Did you know that Manny Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives?

Did you know that Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao is known as Manny Pacquiao, is a Filipino professional boxer and politician?

Did you know that Pacquiao is an eight-division world champion?

Did you know he is the first boxer in history to win ten world titles in eight different weight divisions?[4]

He is also the first boxer in history to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes.[5]

Did you know he was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000's by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA)?

Did you know he is also a three-time BWAA and The Ring "Fighter of the Year" in 2006, 2008 and 2009?[6]

Currently, Pacquiao is the WBC Super Welterweight World Champion and WBO Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion). He is also currently rated as the "number one" pound-for-pound best boxer in the world by several sporting news and boxing websites, including The Ring, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo! Sports and About.com.[7][8]

Did you know that Pacquiao has participated in acting, music recording, and politics?

In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.[9]

Did you know that Pacquiao is the only active boxer to become a congressman in the Philippines?[10]


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Monday, November 29, 2010

Did you know that David Seth Kotkin is David Copperfield?

Did you know that David Seth Kotkin is Illusionist David Copperfield?

Did you know that in 2006  Forbes described him as the most commercially successful magician in history?

Did you know he is best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion?

Did you know that Copperfield has so far sold 40 million tickets and grossed over $1 billion.



Did you know that
Copperfield was born  September 16, 1956 in Metuchen, New Jersey











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Did you know that Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batman in the history of cricket?

Did you know that Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar? About this sound pronunciation (Marathi: सचिन रमेश तेंडुलकर  is known for his play as an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket?

Did you know that Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and One Day International cricket?

Did you know that Tendulkar is the only player to score a double century in the history of ODI cricket. In 2002?

Did you know that 12 years into his career Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Donald Bradman, and the second greatest one day international (ODI) batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards?

Did you know that In September 2007, the Australian leg spinner Shane Warne rated Tendulkar as the greatest player he has played with or against Tendulkar was the only player of the current generation to be included in Bradman's Eleven? He is sometimes referred to as Little Master or Master Blaster.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Did you know that waterboarding is torture?

Did you know that waterboarding is torture?
Many people think that they could handle being water boarded because its on water right? Well a non believer knew that he could handle being water boarded although after 5 to 8 seconds he caved!!!

Water boarding is torture that consists of immobilizing the subject on his back with the head inclined downwards; water is then poured over the face into breathing passages, causing the captive to experience the sensations of drowning...

Did you know that I am a believer, I hate when water goes in my nose when I shower...



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Did you know that 100 years ago that most of the taxes on the books did not exist?

Did you know this awful truth? ..

That the tax man will:

Tax your land,
Tax your bed,
Tax your table
and will tax your table where you are fed.

Tax your tractor,
Tax your mule,

Tax your work,
Tax your pay,


Tax your cow,
Tax your goat,
Tax your pants,
Tax your coat.

Tax your ties,
Tax your shirt,
Tax your work,
Tax your dirt.

Tax your tobacco,
Tax your drink,
Tax your mind if he
Tries to think.

Tax your cigars,
Tax your beers,

Tax your car,
Tax your gas,

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.

Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.

Put these words
Upon his tomb,
'Taxes drove me
to my doom...'

Did you know when you are
gone,Do not relax,
For now its hammer time...
They begin with
inheritance tax..

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

Did you know all these taxes existed?

Did you know that none of these taxes existed 100 years ago?

Did you know that our
nation was the most prosperous in the world.?

Did you know we had absolutely no national debt, had the largest
middle-class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids?

Did you know what happened? Some people called them Democrats while others call them Republicans... I just call them 'politicians?'

Did you know I still have to 'press 1' for English !?! wow!




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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Did you know that Tom Brady has the Highest total passing touchdowns in a quarter?

Did you know that Tom Brady holds these NFL records?


  • Highest total passing touchdowns in a regular season: 50 (2007)
  • Highest total passing touchdowns in a season: 56 (2007)
  • Highest total passing touchdowns in a single quarter: 5 (2009)
  • Highest completion percentage in a single game: 92.9% (2007)
  • Largest touchdown to interception difference: +42 (2007)
  • NFL record for most consecutive wins in post season: 10 (2001, 2003, 2004)
  • Tied for most completions in a Super Bowl: 32 (XXXVIII)
  • Most career Super Bowl completions: 100 (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLII)
  • Most games with three or more touchdown passes: 12 (2007)
  • Most touchdown passes in a month: 20 (October 2007)
  • Only quarterback to start and win 3 Super Bowls before his 28th birthday.
  • Most career overtime wins without a defeat: 7-0
  • Most consecutive playoff wins by a quarterback: 10 (2001, 2003, 2004)
  • Most consecutive completions to start a career without an interception: 162
  • Only quarterback to have 3+ passing touchdowns in 10 straight games.

Career bests

  • Highest single-game quarterback rating: 158.3 (at Miami, October 21, 2007) Perfect Rating
  • Highest single-season quarterback rating: 117.2 (2007) 2nd highest all-time
  • Highest single-game completion percentage: 92.9% (vs. Jacksonville, January 12, 2008) NFL Record
  • Highest total passing touchdowns in a game: 6 (at Miami, October 21, 2007 and vs. Tennessee, October 18, 2009)
  • Highest total passing touchdowns in a quarter: 5 (vs. Tennessee, October 18, 2009) NFL Record
  • Highest total passing touchdowns in a regular season: 50 (2007) NFL Record
  • Highest total passing yards in a game: 410 (vs. Kansas City, 2002)
  • Highest total passing yards in a season: 4,806 (2007)
  • Lowest interception total, season (minimum 2 starts): 8 (2007)
  • Largest touchdown to interception difference: +42 (2007) NFL Record

21-game win streak statistics (including post-season)

  • 690 passes attempted
  • 412 passes completed
  • 4,953 passing yards
  • 34 passing touchdowns
  • 13 passes intercepted
  • 20.29 passing attempts per touchdown
  • 53.07 passing attempts per interception
  • 59.71 completion rate
  • 90.3 passer rating

Career

  • 97–30 (regular season), 111–34 (career) as a starter
  • 7–1 (career) in overtime games
  • 30–6 (career) vs. NFC teams
  • 29 game-winning drives after a Patriots' fourth-quarter tie or deficit

Post-season records and statistics

  • NFL record for most consecutive wins in post season: 10 (broke record of Green Bay's Bart Starr).
  • Most consecutive post season wins (college and professional combined): 12
  • 3 Super Bowl victories
  • 2 Super Bowl MVP awards
  • Most completions in a Super Bowl (32 in Super Bowl XXXVIII)
  • Most career Super Bowl completions (100 in four games)
  • Highest completion percentage in a single game, minimum 20 attempts (26 of 28, 92.9%, against Jacksonville in 2007 AFC Divisional round)


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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!