(As most of you know I spend my day making phone calls)
While I've been listening to the phone ring today, I've scoured the Internet to bring you this pertinent information....
-The most common day of the week to have a heart attack is Monday. The second most common day is Saturday. Whee, I'm good for another week
-If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. For when a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off.
-The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something pleasing.
-Most common day of the week to commit suicide.....Wednesday.
-Five foods that help lower cholesterol: almonds, oatmeal, fish, red wine and soy. love almonds
-Foods that feed cholesterol: dairy products, processed meats, fast food fries, tropical oils and baked goods (the kind with trans fats in them). Hmmmm, everything I like
- Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. (really? why?)
-Job satisfaction hits an all time low... "Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work"
-Tartan plaids are in style again. Need some new pumps? How about these?
-A "clue" originally meant a ball of thread. This is why one is said to "unravel the clues" of a mystery. love this random stuff-Tablecloths were originally meant to be served as towels with which dinner guests could wipe their hands and faces after eating!
-The fear of vegetables is called Lachanophobia. brussels sprouts and boiled okra have always scared me
Don't you feel better informed now?
You're welcome. I was glad to be of help.
I do feel better informed.
ReplyDeleteI feel so much smarter now, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is very important stuff...you never know when a trivia game may pop up on the horizon or on a cruise ship! The only problem is that my brain is having difficulty with retention. Why, I do not know..and I would only admit this to you, my blogging buddies.
ReplyDeleteI love learning facts Stevie, and these were interesting
ReplyDeleteThe high heels are pretty! Sadly I can not wear them any longer...my feet are a mess :-(
Great post! Maybe I should add that to my list of things to do. Learn 10 new things a day. I love plaid, I am looking for a comfy plaid shirt to go with my black leggings. It must be a long shirt, if you know what I mean. I think I will pass on the shoes for now. The recipe cards sound fun! I am not that great a cook but I am sure I could find a few recipes that my family likes. Make a recipe box and give it to my daughter. Have my Mom add a few of her favorites. Great, another thing to add to my to-do-list!
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You must have been bored today. I like brussel sprouts. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this stuff! READ every word. Learned A LOT!
ReplyDeleteIf I wore those darling pumps I would NEVER, EVER walk again!!!
I love this stuff! And with your pretty red hair, I'm sure there's lots of copper in it! hee!
ReplyDeleteLove the shoes, but of course, I couldn't wear them if I ever wanted to walk again in my entire life. I love all the trivia. I usually remember stuff like this easier than the info I really really need to know.
ReplyDeleteCompletely informed, completely! ha ha Great fun my dear!
ReplyDeleteLOL i love randomness too....
ReplyDeletethe one about clues really is so cool.
Mmmm yes, that information may be helpful one day? Accepted with the humour you provided it Steviewren :-)- Dave
ReplyDeleteGreat post, love random facts! I agree with you, everything I like as well is filled with cholesterol.;))
ReplyDeleteI am too intrigued about higher amount of metals in smart peoples hair, hmm. That means that Einsteins hair should have been copper red!;) Hehe.;)
Have a great mid-week,
xo
Zuzana
I love these random facts - the one about the tablecloths is a hoot - that still happens in certain restaurants I believe!;)
ReplyDeleteHope you got through on your call!!
Jeanne x
I feel so much smarter now, thanks!
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Ohh Steph, sorry but I'm drawn to tartan plaids more than the content of your article. Wonderful, I'll search the same here in our shops, I think I can find it easily:)
ReplyDeletei'd like to know the reason why i have more zinc and copper in my hair than my sister. hee hee
ReplyDeleteno fear of veggies here but i used to have a recurring nightmare about a giant swimming money. wonder if there's a name for that?
I suck coz I only appear to be able to think of one joke and one joke alone...
ReplyDeleteWhy did the plane crash into the house????
COZ THE LANDING LIGHT WAS ON!!