Showing posts with label Facts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Facts. Show all posts
Monday, September 15, 2008
Bamboo
Bamboo regenerates itself eternally. The life span of a single bamboo is not very long-about 20 years-but the grove stands forever. The fully mature bamboo sends most of the organic nutrients prepared by its leaves down through paths in the vascular bundles, which run vertically down the culms, to its rhizomes, which form the vast, complicated underground network that creates its progeny. New bamboo shoots are produced every year from these rhizomes, ensuring the survival of the bamboo grove.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Useful Facts about Herbs
Herbs have many and varied uses for people around the world. Herbs add charm to our gardens, flavor to our cooking, healthful balm for our bodies and even embellish our crafts. The following text is a compilation of interesting facts about many types of herbs.
Aloe can be a decorative table top plant, but its soothing gel is also the number one home remedy for minor burns and poison ivy.
Oil derived from the root of angelica can be placed in the bath for a soothing soak. Angelic can also be useful for treating bronchial problems.
Anise is astoundingly alluring to mice. If you have a mice problem, bait your traps with anise instead of cheese.
Ointments containing arnica are useful to assuage pain from sprains and bruises.
A concoction of crushed barberries and water should be gargled to help sooth a sore throat.
When consider herbs for hair care, it might be useful to know that basil adds natural luster to any hair color.
Want to add some natural protection to your store of flour? Placing a bay leaf with flour is traditionally used to repel insects.
Cinnamon contains a substance that may kill bacteria and fungi. Sprinkling it around door thresholds may also help to deter ants.
A member of the mint family, beebalm used in tea can help sooth menstrual cramps.
Native Americans living in the Great Lakes region were the first to discover bloodroot’s anti-cancer properties for treating cancers of the skin.
Old wives tales say that borage invokes courageous feelings. Drinking some tea steeped with borage leaves might help prepare for giving a speech or proposing marriage!
Calendula has been used to treat flu symptoms, cramps, toothache—even syphilis. A rinse composed of it may also draw out blonde highlights to hair.
Crushed caraway seeds can add great flavor to fresh popcorn.
The ancient Egyptians used chamomile to cure the chills associated with malaria. However, this apple-scented tea is frequently taken today in teas for its soothing effects.
During the Middle Ages, chervil was eaten to cure a bad case of hiccups. Today, it is frequently used by French chefs to flavor their dishes alongside thyme and tarragon.
Chives have been used by cooks for almost five thousand years. But in the garden, they may help protect and drive away pests like Japanese beetles. Plant them near roses, tomatoes or grapes.
There are over five hundred species of eucalyptus. It’s believed that Australian aborigines were the first peoples to understand its healing properties.
The secret to successfully growing goldenseal is a humus-rich soil.
Ginger can reportedly help alleviate morning sickness nausea.
Marjoram has been a staple of folk medicine used to treat rheumatism, toothache—even conjunctivitis.
A drop of oregano oil on a toothache is a soothing folk remedy still in practice today.
Sage can be used as a fragrant additive to homemade soaps and perfumes.
Sassafras is sometimes used to ease the itching of poison ivy and poison oak.
Aloe can be a decorative table top plant, but its soothing gel is also the number one home remedy for minor burns and poison ivy.
Oil derived from the root of angelica can be placed in the bath for a soothing soak. Angelic can also be useful for treating bronchial problems.
Anise is astoundingly alluring to mice. If you have a mice problem, bait your traps with anise instead of cheese.
Ointments containing arnica are useful to assuage pain from sprains and bruises.
A concoction of crushed barberries and water should be gargled to help sooth a sore throat.
When consider herbs for hair care, it might be useful to know that basil adds natural luster to any hair color.
Want to add some natural protection to your store of flour? Placing a bay leaf with flour is traditionally used to repel insects.
Cinnamon contains a substance that may kill bacteria and fungi. Sprinkling it around door thresholds may also help to deter ants.
A member of the mint family, beebalm used in tea can help sooth menstrual cramps.
Native Americans living in the Great Lakes region were the first to discover bloodroot’s anti-cancer properties for treating cancers of the skin.
Old wives tales say that borage invokes courageous feelings. Drinking some tea steeped with borage leaves might help prepare for giving a speech or proposing marriage!
Calendula has been used to treat flu symptoms, cramps, toothache—even syphilis. A rinse composed of it may also draw out blonde highlights to hair.
Crushed caraway seeds can add great flavor to fresh popcorn.
The ancient Egyptians used chamomile to cure the chills associated with malaria. However, this apple-scented tea is frequently taken today in teas for its soothing effects.
During the Middle Ages, chervil was eaten to cure a bad case of hiccups. Today, it is frequently used by French chefs to flavor their dishes alongside thyme and tarragon.
Chives have been used by cooks for almost five thousand years. But in the garden, they may help protect and drive away pests like Japanese beetles. Plant them near roses, tomatoes or grapes.
There are over five hundred species of eucalyptus. It’s believed that Australian aborigines were the first peoples to understand its healing properties.
The secret to successfully growing goldenseal is a humus-rich soil.
Ginger can reportedly help alleviate morning sickness nausea.
Marjoram has been a staple of folk medicine used to treat rheumatism, toothache—even conjunctivitis.
A drop of oregano oil on a toothache is a soothing folk remedy still in practice today.
Sage can be used as a fragrant additive to homemade soaps and perfumes.
Sassafras is sometimes used to ease the itching of poison ivy and poison oak.
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Movie Food
If you’re in the mood for something salty and crunchy – the ugliest choice you can make is the large buttered popcorn. It’s 20 servings worth of saturated fat. A better choice, but still bad are the nachos with cheese. A serving size equals 7 chips – not the 25 you get when you order it. The best choice you can make when you’re craving a salty snack is a soft pretzel. It has zero saturated fat and a serving – which is one pretzel – is only 280 calories.
If you’re craving a sugary sweet snack at the movies – the ugliest choice you can make is a box of Whoppers – those malted milk balls. The box holds more than two servings and it’s loaded with calories and fat. A better, but still bad choice is Raisinettes. They’re good because raisins are good source of iron, potassium and fiber – but Raisinettes are still high in fat. The best choice for your sweet craving is Jolly Rancher chews. They’re hard to eat so you won’t just gulp them down – and they’re low in fat. Keep in mind, a serving is six pieces – not the 30 that come in the bag. So get them and share.
So now that you’ve got your snacks – what about the drink? Forgo the Blue Raspberry Icee Slushy. That’s just empty calories and tons of sugar. Skip the soda too and opt for unsweetened iced tea. Low cal – zero fat – and the tea will be filling you with disease fighting anti-oxidants while you’re watching Meryl Streep singing and dancing along the Grecian coast.
If you’re craving a sugary sweet snack at the movies – the ugliest choice you can make is a box of Whoppers – those malted milk balls. The box holds more than two servings and it’s loaded with calories and fat. A better, but still bad choice is Raisinettes. They’re good because raisins are good source of iron, potassium and fiber – but Raisinettes are still high in fat. The best choice for your sweet craving is Jolly Rancher chews. They’re hard to eat so you won’t just gulp them down – and they’re low in fat. Keep in mind, a serving is six pieces – not the 30 that come in the bag. So get them and share.
So now that you’ve got your snacks – what about the drink? Forgo the Blue Raspberry Icee Slushy. That’s just empty calories and tons of sugar. Skip the soda too and opt for unsweetened iced tea. Low cal – zero fat – and the tea will be filling you with disease fighting anti-oxidants while you’re watching Meryl Streep singing and dancing along the Grecian coast.
Friday, July 18, 2008
A Couple Random Factoids
The snow in snowglobes used to be gold foil.
The Chicago Cubs won the 1908 World Series.
Sweden has a population of about 9 million people.
Saskatchewan is the seventh largest province at over 600,000 kilometers.
The Chicago Cubs won the 1908 World Series.
Sweden has a population of about 9 million people.
Saskatchewan is the seventh largest province at over 600,000 kilometers.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Random Bits and Pieces of History
Celtic warriors sometimes fought their battles naked, their bodies dyed blue from head to toe. The Canadian province of New Brunswick had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839. About two hundred years before the Common Era, the Druids used mistletoe to celebrate that winter was approaching. Abdul Kassam Ismael, Grand Vizier of Persia in the tenth century, carried his library with him wherever he went. Four hundred camels carried the 117,000 volumes. Before 1883, the three-cent U.S. stamp was also used for advertising. The advertisment was located on the back of the stamp for various products. China is the world's oldest known continuous civilization. Arabic numerals were not invented by Arabs, but were invented in India by the Hindus. During the 16th century, newly married couples in France had to stand naked outdoors while the groom kissed the bride's left foot and big toe as part of traditional customs. Ever since 1944 the town of Bunol, which is near Valencia, Spain has a festival called "Tomatina." The festival occurs once a year on the last Wednesday of the month of August. People have a huge food fight and throw tomatoes at each other, and this festival is considered the world's largest food fight. From 1526 to 1707, the first six Mogul emperors of India ruled in unbroken succession from father to son. In 1943, Navy officer Grace Hopper found a glitch in her computer. After investigating, she discovered the system had a bug - a real one. Turns out a moth made its way into Hopper's computer. Though the word bug has meant fault or defect since as far back as the 1870's, Hopper's story is credited with making it the synonym of choice in the computer industry.
Random Facts
Franklin Pierce was the first U.S. President to have a Christmas tree in the White House. 7 out of 10 people believe in life after death. The largest diamond that was ever found was 3106 carats. A Chinese Scientist discovered that the Earth is round during the Han Dynasty by measuring the sun and moon's path in the sky. He recorded this fact down in the imperial records but went unnoticed until it was unearthed recently but Chinese archaeologists. A cesium atom in an atomic clock that beats over nine billion times a second. African Baobab tree's circumference can reach 180 feet. If the trunk is hollow, 20 people would be able to fit inside of it. Australia has had stamps that actually look like gems. In 1995 and 1996 they used a special technology to make the stamps look like diamonds and opals. Bamboo plants can grow up to 36 inches in a day. Cubic Zirconia is 55% heavier than real diamonds. Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked. Roses generally need around 6 hours of sunlight to grow properly. The United States Mint once considered producing donut-shaped coins. Thomas Watson, who was the chairman of IBM in 1943 predicted that their would probably only be a world market for five computers.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Two Quotes About School Lunch
"Junk food can't be an option. If it is, kids will steer clear of healthy foods."
-Dr. Sandra hassine, A.I. Dupont Hospitol for Children, Wilmington, Delaware
"There are very few green fats or carbs. The more colourful a lunch is, the healthier it is likey to be."
-Dr. Jeffrey LaMont of The Marshfield Clinic, Weston, Wisconsin
-Dr. Sandra hassine, A.I. Dupont Hospitol for Children, Wilmington, Delaware
"There are very few green fats or carbs. The more colourful a lunch is, the healthier it is likey to be."
-Dr. Jeffrey LaMont of The Marshfield Clinic, Weston, Wisconsin
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Top 10 US States by Length of Coastline
Alaska (has the most ocean coastline of any other state)
Michigan (has the most lake coast area than any other state)
California (second only to Alaska in ocean boundary size)
Florida (combination of ocean, lakes, and marshlands put this one on the top five)
Hawaii (being completely composed of islands and 1,500 miles of atolls, reefs, and barrier islands put it on this list)
Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Oregon, and Minnesota finishes the top ten.
Michigan (has the most lake coast area than any other state)
California (second only to Alaska in ocean boundary size)
Florida (combination of ocean, lakes, and marshlands put this one on the top five)
Hawaii (being completely composed of islands and 1,500 miles of atolls, reefs, and barrier islands put it on this list)
Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Oregon, and Minnesota finishes the top ten.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Vegetable Myths
Myth #1: White potatoes make you fat. Nope. The truth is – one medium baked potato is only 161 calories, but has four grams of stomach-filling fiber. Cooked, then chilled potatoes are packed with resistant starch, which can help you lose weight – because they pass right through you. Studies also show that the chemicals in potatoes improve heart health, boost immunity, lower blood pressure, and protect against cancer. Just leave off the high-fat toppings, like butter, sour cream, and bacon bits - and eat your potato – skin and all - with salsa instead.
Myth #2: Carrots are full of sugar. Not exactly. One cup of chopped raw carrots contains just 52 calories, and 12 grams of carbs - fewer than you’d get from a cup of milk, or a medium size piece of fruit. Half of the “carrot carbs” are complex carbs, which help you feel full longer. The other half come from natural sugar, which is better than the processed sugar in candy bars. Carrots are also packed with fiber and vitamins, which boost blood sugar control and colon health.
Myth #3: Iceberg lettuce has zero nutrients. Not true. Iceberg has lots of good-for-you chemicals, like vision-boosting vitamin A, and bone-healthy vitamin K. In fact, studies show that adults who eat one serving a day of any type of lettuce have the lowest rates of hip fracture.
Myth #4: Corn is nothing more than carbs. Yes, corn’s got carbs, but they’re the best kind: high-quality complex carbs. The plant also has little in common with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made from corn that has all the nutrition and fiber processed out of it. In fact, corn does double-duty as both a veggie and a whole grain, so it’s loaded with fiber. Corn also helps your heart, and helps prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Myth #2: Carrots are full of sugar. Not exactly. One cup of chopped raw carrots contains just 52 calories, and 12 grams of carbs - fewer than you’d get from a cup of milk, or a medium size piece of fruit. Half of the “carrot carbs” are complex carbs, which help you feel full longer. The other half come from natural sugar, which is better than the processed sugar in candy bars. Carrots are also packed with fiber and vitamins, which boost blood sugar control and colon health.
Myth #3: Iceberg lettuce has zero nutrients. Not true. Iceberg has lots of good-for-you chemicals, like vision-boosting vitamin A, and bone-healthy vitamin K. In fact, studies show that adults who eat one serving a day of any type of lettuce have the lowest rates of hip fracture.
Myth #4: Corn is nothing more than carbs. Yes, corn’s got carbs, but they’re the best kind: high-quality complex carbs. The plant also has little in common with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made from corn that has all the nutrition and fiber processed out of it. In fact, corn does double-duty as both a veggie and a whole grain, so it’s loaded with fiber. Corn also helps your heart, and helps prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Friday, June 27, 2008
You Know You're Canadian When
You're not offended by the term, "Homo Milk."
You understand the phrase, "Could you pass me a serviette, I just dropped my poutine, on the chesterfield."
You eat chocolate bars, not candy bars.
You drink pop, not soda.
You know what a Mickey and 2-4 mean.
You don't care about the fuss with Cuba. It's a cheap place to go for your holidays, with good cigars.
You know that a pike is a type of fish, not part of a highway.
You drive on a highway, not a freeway.
You have Canadian Tire money in your kitchen drawers.
You know that Casey and Finnegan were not part of a Celtic musical group.
You get excited whenever an American television show mentions Canada.
You brag to Americans that: Shania Twain, Jim Carrey, Celine Dion and many more are Canadians.
You know that a Canadian was the C.E.O. of American Airlines from 1998-2003
You know what a touque is.
You know that the last letter of the English alphabet is always pronounced "Zed" not "Zee".
You understand the Labatt Blue commercials.
You know how to pronounce and spell "Saskatchewan."
You perk up when you hear the theme song from "Hockey Night in Canada."
You were in grade 12, not the 12th grade.
"Eh?" is a very important part of your vocabulary and more polite than, "Huh?"
Winter. Whenever you want it. And then some.
There's German food, Italian food, Chinese food, Armenian food, American food, but NO Canadian food.
You call a "mouse" a "moose".
You like the Americans a little because they don't want Quebec either.
Contests run by anyone other than the government have "skill-testing questions" that winners must answer correctly before they can claim a prize.
Everything is labelled in English and French.
Milk comes in plastic bags as well as cartons and plastic jugs.
Mountain Dew has no caffeine.
You spell "colour" and "favourite" with "ou" no just "o" because you know thats stupid
You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Canada.
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"Hey, I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader...
I don't live in an igloo or eat blubber, or own a dogsled...
and I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada,
although I'm certain they're really really nice.
I have a Prime Minister, not a president.
I speak English and French, not American.
And I pronounce it 'about', not 'a boot'.
I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.
I believe in peace keeping, not policing,
diversity, not assimilation,
and that the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal.
A toque is a hat, a chesterfield is a couch,
and it is pronounced 'zed' not 'zee', 'zed' !!!!
Canada is the second largest landmass!
The first nation of hockey!
and the best part of North America
My name is ________!!
And I am Canadian!!!"
You understand the phrase, "Could you pass me a serviette, I just dropped my poutine, on the chesterfield."
You eat chocolate bars, not candy bars.
You drink pop, not soda.
You know what a Mickey and 2-4 mean.
You don't care about the fuss with Cuba. It's a cheap place to go for your holidays, with good cigars.
You know that a pike is a type of fish, not part of a highway.
You drive on a highway, not a freeway.
You have Canadian Tire money in your kitchen drawers.
You know that Casey and Finnegan were not part of a Celtic musical group.
You get excited whenever an American television show mentions Canada.
You brag to Americans that: Shania Twain, Jim Carrey, Celine Dion and many more are Canadians.
You know that a Canadian was the C.E.O. of American Airlines from 1998-2003
You know what a touque is.
You know that the last letter of the English alphabet is always pronounced "Zed" not "Zee".
You understand the Labatt Blue commercials.
You know how to pronounce and spell "Saskatchewan."
You perk up when you hear the theme song from "Hockey Night in Canada."
You were in grade 12, not the 12th grade.
"Eh?" is a very important part of your vocabulary and more polite than, "Huh?"
Winter. Whenever you want it. And then some.
There's German food, Italian food, Chinese food, Armenian food, American food, but NO Canadian food.
You call a "mouse" a "moose".
You like the Americans a little because they don't want Quebec either.
Contests run by anyone other than the government have "skill-testing questions" that winners must answer correctly before they can claim a prize.
Everything is labelled in English and French.
Milk comes in plastic bags as well as cartons and plastic jugs.
Mountain Dew has no caffeine.
You spell "colour" and "favourite" with "ou" no just "o" because you know thats stupid
You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Canada.
------------------
"Hey, I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader...
I don't live in an igloo or eat blubber, or own a dogsled...
and I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada,
although I'm certain they're really really nice.
I have a Prime Minister, not a president.
I speak English and French, not American.
And I pronounce it 'about', not 'a boot'.
I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.
I believe in peace keeping, not policing,
diversity, not assimilation,
and that the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal.
A toque is a hat, a chesterfield is a couch,
and it is pronounced 'zed' not 'zee', 'zed' !!!!
Canada is the second largest landmass!
The first nation of hockey!
and the best part of North America
My name is ________!!
And I am Canadian!!!"
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The TRUTH about ChewingTobacco
FACT: Four pinches of smokeless tobacco contain about as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes.
FACT: Because it contains high levels of nicotine, smokeless tobacco is highly addictive and hard to quit using.
FACT: Tobacco companies add sand, fiberglass, and other abrasives to smokeless tobacco that increase nicotine absorption and destroy tooth enamel.
FACT: Oral cancers are 50 times more likely in users of smokeless tobacco.
FACT: Oral cancer kills 30- 50% of those diagnosed with it within 5 years.
FACT: It is possible to quit - many people have succeeded.
FACT: Nicotine replacement therapy (patch or gum) can reduce the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, making it easier to quit.
FACT: Sugarless gum, healthy snacks, or tobacco-free dip can help satisfy your oral fixation and help you remain tobacco-free.
FACT: Changing your routine and avoiding your triggers (those places or situations where you most often use smokeless tobacco) can help.
FACT: Not everyone quits for good the first time they try, but each successive attempt gets easier. Don't give up!
FACT: It is possible to quit.
FACT: There are places to get more information on support:
www.gmu.edu/student/quitsmoking/smokelesscessation.html - tips aimed at college students
www.quittobacco.com -information on quitting, including where to find tobacco-free dip
www.quitsmokeless.org - information, including an online support group
www.nidr.nih.gov/health/newsandhealth/spitTobacco.asp -information from the NIH
www.cancer.org/ - information on health risks and tips on quitting from the American Cancer Society
FACT: Because it contains high levels of nicotine, smokeless tobacco is highly addictive and hard to quit using.
FACT: Tobacco companies add sand, fiberglass, and other abrasives to smokeless tobacco that increase nicotine absorption and destroy tooth enamel.
FACT: Oral cancers are 50 times more likely in users of smokeless tobacco.
FACT: Oral cancer kills 30- 50% of those diagnosed with it within 5 years.
FACT: It is possible to quit - many people have succeeded.
FACT: Nicotine replacement therapy (patch or gum) can reduce the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, making it easier to quit.
FACT: Sugarless gum, healthy snacks, or tobacco-free dip can help satisfy your oral fixation and help you remain tobacco-free.
FACT: Changing your routine and avoiding your triggers (those places or situations where you most often use smokeless tobacco) can help.
FACT: Not everyone quits for good the first time they try, but each successive attempt gets easier. Don't give up!
FACT: It is possible to quit.
FACT: There are places to get more information on support:
www.gmu.edu/student/quitsmoking/smokelesscessation.html - tips aimed at college students
www.quittobacco.com -information on quitting, including where to find tobacco-free dip
www.quitsmokeless.org - information, including an online support group
www.nidr.nih.gov/health/newsandhealth/spitTobacco.asp -information from the NIH
www.cancer.org/ - information on health risks and tips on quitting from the American Cancer Society
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Two million Britons emigrate in 10 years
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will release figures showing that more than 200,000 Britons emigrated during 2006. That will take the total number who left the country between 1997 and 2006 to 1.97 million.
Another 1.58 million foreign nationals resident in Britain left during the same period.
However, 3.9 million foreigners arrived over the decade, including more than 500,000 in 2006.
Another 1.58 million foreign nationals resident in Britain left during the same period.
However, 3.9 million foreigners arrived over the decade, including more than 500,000 in 2006.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A Few Fast-Food Facts
Each day, one in four Americans visits a fast-food restaurant.
Obesity-related illnesses killed around 400,000 Americans in 2005 - Almost as many as smoking.
French fries are the most consumed vegetable in the United States(not the potato, the french fry).
It takes seven straight hours of walking to burn off a super sized Coke, fries and a Big Mac.
In the United Sates more than one million animals is eaten every hour.
Before children can speak they recognize McDonald's.
Most nutritionists recommend not eating fast food more than once a month.
One out of every three American children born in 2008 will develop diabetes from poor dietary habits.
Obesity-related illnesses killed around 400,000 Americans in 2005 - Almost as many as smoking.
French fries are the most consumed vegetable in the United States(not the potato, the french fry).
It takes seven straight hours of walking to burn off a super sized Coke, fries and a Big Mac.
In the United Sates more than one million animals is eaten every hour.
Before children can speak they recognize McDonald's.
Most nutritionists recommend not eating fast food more than once a month.
One out of every three American children born in 2008 will develop diabetes from poor dietary habits.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
A Couple Random Factoids
Hummingbirds love red and orange colours.
Olive Oil is the main source of fat for many Mediterraneans and this area has one of the lowest death-rates due to cardio-vascular disease.
Canada gained Independence in 1867.
Peanuts are legumes, almonds are members of the peach genus and strawberries and peaches are roses.
Olive Oil is the main source of fat for many Mediterraneans and this area has one of the lowest death-rates due to cardio-vascular disease.
Canada gained Independence in 1867.
Peanuts are legumes, almonds are members of the peach genus and strawberries and peaches are roses.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Rose Facts
According to the Victorian "language of flowers", different colored roses each have their own symbolic meaning:
• Red: love
• Pink: grace, gentle feelings of love
• Dark Pink: gratitude
• Light Pink: admiration, sympathy
• White: innocence, purity, secrecy, friendship, reverence and humility.
• Yellow: Yellow roses generally mean dying love or platonic love. In German-speaking countries, however, they can mean jealousy and infidelity.
• Yellow with red tips: Friendship, falling in love
• Orange: passion
• Burgundy: beauty
• Blue: mystery
• Green: calm
• Black: slavish devotion (as a true black rose is impossible to produce)
• Purple: protection (paternal/maternal love)
Quotes
• In the driest whitest stretch of pain's infinite desert, I lost my sanity and found this rose. – Rumi
• What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet. – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet act II, sc. ii
• O, my love's like a red, red rose – Robert Burns, A Red, Red Rose
• Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses. – James Oppenheim, "Bread and Roses"
• Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose – Gertrude Stein, Sacred Emily (1913), a poem included in Geography and Plays.
• Arise, arise, arouse, a rose!- Eh, a rosy nose? – Jeremy Hilary Boob, Ph.D. (more commonly referred to as the 'Nowhere Man'), Yellow Submarine (film)
• Red: love
• Pink: grace, gentle feelings of love
• Dark Pink: gratitude
• Light Pink: admiration, sympathy
• White: innocence, purity, secrecy, friendship, reverence and humility.
• Yellow: Yellow roses generally mean dying love or platonic love. In German-speaking countries, however, they can mean jealousy and infidelity.
• Yellow with red tips: Friendship, falling in love
• Orange: passion
• Burgundy: beauty
• Blue: mystery
• Green: calm
• Black: slavish devotion (as a true black rose is impossible to produce)
• Purple: protection (paternal/maternal love)
Quotes
• In the driest whitest stretch of pain's infinite desert, I lost my sanity and found this rose. – Rumi
• What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet. – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet act II, sc. ii
• O, my love's like a red, red rose – Robert Burns, A Red, Red Rose
• Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses. – James Oppenheim, "Bread and Roses"
• Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose – Gertrude Stein, Sacred Emily (1913), a poem included in Geography and Plays.
• Arise, arise, arouse, a rose!- Eh, a rosy nose? – Jeremy Hilary Boob, Ph.D. (more commonly referred to as the 'Nowhere Man'), Yellow Submarine (film)
Sex Facts
Average length of penis when not erect: 3.5 inches Average length when erect: 5.2 - 6.4 inches The Longest: 13 inches The Smallest: 5/8 of an inch Largest penis in the animal kingdom: 11 feet (blue whale) Actual amount of semen per ejaculation: 1-2 teaspoons Average number of times a man will ejaculate in his lifetime: 7,200 Average # of times he will ejaculate from masturbation: 2,000 Average total amount of lifetime ejaculate: 14 gallons Average speed of ejaculation: 28 miles per hour Average # of calories in a teaspoon of semen: 7 Most arousing time of day/season for a man: early morning/fall Best ways to improve sexual function: quit smoking, start exercising, lose weight Percent of men who say they masturbate: 60% Percent of men who say they masturbate at least once a day: 54% Percent of men who say they feel guilty masturbating that often: 41% Amount of time needed for a man to regain erection: from 2 min to 2 weeks Average # of erections per day for a man: 11 Average # of erections during the night: 9 Sperm life: 2 1/2 months (from development to ejaculation) Thickness of the average condom: .07 mm Thickness of super-thin condoms: .05 mm Speed at which erotic sensations travel from skin to brain 156 miles per hour There are approximately 5 calories in a teaspoon of semen. All penises bend slightly to the left or right — there is no perfectly straight penis. Odors that increase blood flow to the penis: lavender, licorice, chocolate, doughnuts and pumpkin pie! . Is Penis Size Important? Yes and No - it is only as important as you think it is. Most women surveyed say men are too hung up on penis size. As far as sexual stimulation penis width is more important than the length. . How Do I Measure My Penis? .After obtaining an erection angle your penis down until it is parallel to the floor. Set your ruler against your pubic bone just above the base of the penis, and measure to the tip. . Can Penis Size Be Increased? Penis pumps can temporarily increase the size of a penis. For permanent increase it requires a surgical procedure. Be warned surgery carries with it the risk of infection. Every year on March 15 Japan throws a giant festival to celebrate the penis and fertility. A 900-pound wooden phallus is paraded around the streets of the town Komaki, and women carry massive dildos in their arms. Thousands of people come to pay homage to the penis and take part in the festivities. . Do You Know Where Your Foreskin Is? In America hundreds of thousands of circumcised foreskins have been sold to bio-research laboratories. . A Weighty Issue! The Caramoja tribe of northern Uganda tie a weight on the end of their penises to elongate them - sometimes to such a degree that the men literally have to knot them up - while the Mambas of New Hebrides wrap theirs in yards and yards of cloth, making them look up to 17 inches long. . Double Your Pleasure! In 1609, a doctor named Wecker found a corpse in Bologna with two penises. Since then, there have been eighty documented cases of men similarly endowed. . Sue the Bastards! A honeymooning couple are suing Holiday Inn for ten thousand dollars, claiming their sex life is now dysfunctional because an employee mistakenly walked in on them on their wedding night. . The Royal Way! England's King Edward VII, a man of considerable heft, had a special table built so that he could comfortably engage in sexual intercourse. . The Ultimate Hello! When men of the Walibri tribe of central Australia greet each other, they shake penises instead of hands. . Not The Way To Go! At least 500 Americans die each year from asphyxia in an attempt to lessen oxygen flow to the brain in order to induce a more powerful orgasm. . A Fashion Statement! In fourteenth-century Europe, high-ranking noblemen were permitted to display their genitals below a short tunic, while those not impressively endowed could, if they chose, wear a leather falsie called a braquette. . Time On Your Side? Given today's average frequency of sexual intercourse, it would take the typical American couple more than four years to try every one of the 529 positions described in the Kama Sutra.
~ Average length of penis when not erect: 3.5 inches
~ Average length when erect: 5.2 - 6.4 inches
~ The Longest: 13 inches
~ The Smallest: 5/8 of an inch
~ Largest penis in the animal kingdom: 11 feet (blue whale)
~ Actual amount of semen per ejaculation: 1-2 teaspoons
~ Average number of times a man will ejaculate in his lifetime: 7,200
~ Average # of times he will ejaculate from masturbation: 2,000
~ Average total amount of lifetime ejaculate: 14 gallons
~ Average speed of ejaculation: 28 miles per hour
~ Average # of calories in a teaspoon of semen: 7
~ Most arousing time of day/season for a man: early morning/fall
~ Best ways to improve sexual function: quit smoking, start exercising, lose weight
~ Percent of men who say they masturbate: 60%
~ Percent of men who say they masturbate at least once a day: 54%
~ Percent of men who say they feel guilty masturbating that often: 41%
~ Amount of time needed for a man to regain erection: from 2 min to 2 weeks
~ Average # of erections per day for a man: 11
~ Average # of erections during the night: 9
~ Sperm life: 2 1/2 months (from development to ejaculation)
~ Thickness of the average condom: .07 mm
~ Thickness of super-thin condoms: .05 mm
~ Speed at which erotic sensations travel from skin to brain: 156 miles per hour
~ Calories in a teaspoon of semen: 5
~ Penis Bend: all penises bend slightly to the left or right.
~ Odors that increase blood flow to the penis: lavender, licorice, chocolate, doughnuts and pumpkin pie!
~ Average length of penis when not erect: 3.5 inches
~ Average length when erect: 5.2 - 6.4 inches
~ The Longest: 13 inches
~ The Smallest: 5/8 of an inch
~ Largest penis in the animal kingdom: 11 feet (blue whale)
~ Actual amount of semen per ejaculation: 1-2 teaspoons
~ Average number of times a man will ejaculate in his lifetime: 7,200
~ Average # of times he will ejaculate from masturbation: 2,000
~ Average total amount of lifetime ejaculate: 14 gallons
~ Average speed of ejaculation: 28 miles per hour
~ Average # of calories in a teaspoon of semen: 7
~ Most arousing time of day/season for a man: early morning/fall
~ Best ways to improve sexual function: quit smoking, start exercising, lose weight
~ Percent of men who say they masturbate: 60%
~ Percent of men who say they masturbate at least once a day: 54%
~ Percent of men who say they feel guilty masturbating that often: 41%
~ Amount of time needed for a man to regain erection: from 2 min to 2 weeks
~ Average # of erections per day for a man: 11
~ Average # of erections during the night: 9
~ Sperm life: 2 1/2 months (from development to ejaculation)
~ Thickness of the average condom: .07 mm
~ Thickness of super-thin condoms: .05 mm
~ Speed at which erotic sensations travel from skin to brain: 156 miles per hour
~ Calories in a teaspoon of semen: 5
~ Penis Bend: all penises bend slightly to the left or right.
~ Odors that increase blood flow to the penis: lavender, licorice, chocolate, doughnuts and pumpkin pie!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
What precisely is a Light Year?
A light-year is the DISTANCE which light can travel in a year. As light is fast, a lightyear is a long way! The speed of light is exactly 299,792,458 metres per second. In a year there are 60 x 60 x 24 x 365.2425 = 31,556,952 seconds. So how far is a light year? Answer: 9,460,536,207,068,016 metres. About 6 million million miles.
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