Today’s Daily Brain Teaser (Dec 22, 2015)

Death Cured?

My great-grandmother was exceptional from first to last. She was the first baby born in the state in 1851. She was almost the first centenarian in the family, but she died in 1950, one day before her 100th birthday.

The cause of her death was not unusual; thousands of people died of the same cause that year and also in previous years. Her death was exceptional because she was the last person ever to die from that cause in the United States.

What was the cause of death?

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Today’s Daily Trivia Quiz (Dec 22, 2015)

Christmas Tree Songs
Do you listen to Christmas carols while you decorate your Christmas tree? Many Christmas songs mention trees; see how well you know them.

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Stress : Relax the Jaw

When people are under stress they often clench their teeth. This can lead to tight jaw muscles. This tightness can then spread to other muscles in the head and neck and may even contribute to back pain and tension headaches. The following stretching and massage exercise will help eliminate the problem at the source.

First, open your mouth as wide as it will go to get a good stretch of the jaw muscles. Do this a few times. Now, try to open your mouth again, but use your hand to give some resistance. You should feel your jaw muscles trying hard to open your mouth against the force from your hand. Maintain this pressure for at least thirty seconds and repeat a few times. This may help teach your jaw to stop clenching. Now, take your two fingers and find the small indentation at the back of the jaw muscle near the ears. Push on either side until you feel a slight pain and massage the muscle a little bit. This will help relax the tension that is already there.

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Memory : Concussion

A concussion is a mild brain injury that can cause temporary memory impairment. A concussion happens when the head receives a hard impact that cannot be absorbed via the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain. When the brain slams into the skull, it can become damaged. The sudden acceleration can also tear the fragile axons throughout the brain.

A concussion can cause temporary unconsciousness, confusion, amnesia and other mental disturbances. Typically, symptoms go away after a few hours to a few days, but some severe concussions can cause permanent impairments such as headaches, sensitivity to light or sound, memory problems, dizziness, depression and anxiety.

The best way to protect yourself from getting a concussion is to wear a proper helmet when participating in any activity that might result in a blow to the head (football, biking, skateboarding, skiing, hockey, etc). Some of the worst concussions happen during car accidents, so be sure to wear your seatbelt and drive safely. You should avoid activities such as boxing, which involve repeated blows to the head. Studies show that multiple concussions can lead to dementia and other memory problems later in life.

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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Ascetic

as-cet-ic

adj :: Leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial, especially for spiritual improvement.

“The ascetic monk did not do anything fun or entertaining.”

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Historical Events for 21st December 2015

1849 – 1st US skating club formed (Phila)
1909 – U of Coopenhagen rejects Cook’s claim that he was 1st to North Pole
1929 – 1st group hospital insurance plan offered (Dallas Tx)
1937 – O’Reilly completes 14-98 for cricket match, NSW v South Aust
1948 – State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) declares its independence
1969 – Diana Ross final TV appearance as a Supreme (Ed Sullivan Show)
1975 – Buffalo Sabres set NHL record of 40 points beating Caps 14-2 scoring 5 goals vs Washington Caps in 4:57
1975 – “Hello, Dolly” closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 51 performances
1989 – New Zealand is the first country to set a formal inflation target (0-2%) for how much prices should rise each year. Similar targets are subsequently adopted by most developed countries.
1991 – El Sayid Nosair acquitted of killing Meir Kahane

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