Wednesday, 31 December 2014

There was a Japanese man who survived 24 days of cold weather by inadvertently…

There was a Japanese man who survived 24 days of cold weather by inadvertently falling into a state of hibernation. When he was found, his temperature had dropped to 71°F.






from Crazy Facts http://crazyfacts.com/there-was-a-japanese-man-who-survived-24-days-of-cold-weather-by-inadvertently/
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Margaret Anne Cargill was a philanthropist born into one of the wealthiest…

Margaret-Anne-Cargill Margaret Anne Cargill was a philanthropist born into one of the wealthiest families in the world. She gave away more than $200M during her life, always anonymously, and provided that after her death all her wealth go to charity. In 2011 her assets were liquidated, resulting in a $6B donation.






from Crazy Facts http://crazyfacts.com/margaret-anne-cargill-was-a-philanthropist-born-into-one-of-the-wealthiest/
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American flags made in China are banned…

us-flag American flags made in China are banned in the U.S. Military.






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There is an American military cemetery Margraten, Netherlands. On Memorial…

military-cementry There is an American military cemetery Margraten, Netherlands. On Memorial Day each year every last grave is “adopted” by a Dutch family that lays flowers over the site.






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Things To Leave Behind In 2014 (According To Twitter)

It's been a truly horrendous year for society, well according to Twitter anyway.



2014 brought us the rise of selfie sticks, Dapper Laughs, and more. Here's a few things Twitter thinks we need to leave behind:










Yes.










Yes.










Yes.










Oh God, yes.










Absolutely.










Fair point.










Yep.










100%.










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from UK Comedy - The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/12/31/new-year-new-you_n_6399994.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-comedy&ir=UK+Comedy
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Brain Teaser 12/31/2014

Just for fun for your New Years Eve - Some Crazy Facts Happy New Year from A FUN ZONE...


1. In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb".



2. Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented.. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only*Ladies Forbidden"*and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.



3. The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.



4. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.



5. Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.



6. Coca-Cola was originally green.



7. It is impossible to lick your elbow.



8. The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000



9. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.



10. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.



11. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king in history:

Spades * King David

Hearts * Charlemagne

Clubs * Alexander, The Great

Diamonds * Julius Caesar



12. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321



13. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural

causes.



14. Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?

A. One thousand



15. Q. What do bullet-proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?

A. All were invented by women.



16. Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

A. Honey



17. In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight."



18. It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.



19. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts* So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down." It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"



20. Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they

used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.





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Today in History for 31st December 2014

Historical Events


1695 - A window tax is imposed in England, causing many shopkeepers to brick up their windows to avoid the tax.

1970 - Paul McCartney files a lawsuit to disolve the Beatles

1977 - "Bubbling Brown Sugar" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 766 perfs

1983 - Nigeria's National Assembly dissolves after military coup

1989 - Fog Bowl: Heavy fog rolls in on Bears 20-12 victory over Eagles

1994 - Anti Apartheid Group of Netherlands (AABN) disbands


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Famous Birthdays


1491 - Jacques Cartier, French explorer (d. 1557)

1894 - Ernest John Moeran, British composer

1916 - Suzy Delair, Paris France, actress (Utopia, White Paws)

1922 - Joan McCracken, Phila Pa, actress (Claudie Story of a Marriage)

1942 - Andy Summers, Blackpool England, rock guitarist (Police-Roxanne)

1971 - Ricardo López Felipe, Spanish footballer


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Famous Deaths


1460 - Edmund, Earl of Rutland, brother of Kings Edward IV of England and Richard III of England (executed) (b. 1443)

1742 - Karl III Philip, Elector Palatine (b. 1661)

1893 - Jacob G de Scheffer, Dutch vicar/theologist, dies at 74

1966 - Chief Nipo Strongheart, Native American actor (Pony Soldier), dies at 75

1993 - Thomas J Watson Jr, president of IBM (1956-71)/diplomat, dies at 79

2005 - Phillip Whitehead, British politician (b. 1937)


More Famous Deaths »






from Today in History | HistoryOrb.com http://www.historyorb.com/day/december/31
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