Thursday, 8 January 2015

Historically, Chinese doctors only got paid if their patients were healthy…

Historically, Chinese doctors only got paid if their patients were healthy. Payment would stop if the patient got sick, until the health returned.






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The Only Detox And Wellness Regimen You'll Need For The New Year

Ah, 2015. A new year filled with nothing but possibilities. The chance for a fresh start. The question is: do you have what it takes to transform yourself into the person you've always wanted to be?



Probably not. Like most people, your New Year's resolutions will have lasted until January 2nd. Maybe the 3rd, before dissipating into a cloud of vice and self-loathing. But worry not, we have just the tonic to buck you up.



Our friends at Wildseed Comedy have dispatched the legendary Marijana to reveal her health and wellness secrets for the new year. And she's picked four lucky individuals to serve as inspirational figures for yourselves.



In case you were thinking, ha! I'm perfectly capable of tending to my own well being. I'm doing just fine. I'm going to fulfill my resolutions to the BITTER END. Oh, honey, let us remind you why you need Marijana.



You have been carefully selectioned, from literally thousand of applications, to take this three day introduction to the Marijana Method, a course specifically designed for the most lonely, the most tired, the most unattractive Londoners.





That's right. Here's looking at you, kid. We selectioned you personally. Happy New Year.



Be sure to check out Wildseed Comedy's YouTube channel for all the episodes showcasing Marijana's life-changing wellness tips this Friday, January 9th. Trust us, she has the answers you weren't looking for. http://ift.tt/eA8V8J



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Brain Teaser 1/8/2015

A total of 15 delegates from Africa, Asia, America, and Europe meet at an international conference.

Each continent sends a different number of delegates, and each is represented by at least 1 delegate.

America and Asia send a total of 6 delegates.

Asia and Europe send a total of 7 delegates.

Which continent has sent 4 delegates?

Solution

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Today in History for 8th January 2015

Historical Events


1931 - Phila Quakers set then NHL record of 15 straight loses

1953 - Indians bar night games with Browns (who refuse to share TV receipts)

1954 - Elvis Presley pays $4 to a Memphis studio and records his 1st two songs, "Casual Love" and "I'll Never Stand in Your Way"

1955 - Louise Sugg wins LPGA LA Golf Open

1995 - "Guys and Dolls" closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 1143 perfs

1998 - World Trade Center bomber Ramzi Ahmed Yousef sentenced to life


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Famous Birthdays


1658 - Nicolas Coustou, French sculptor (Descente de Croix)

1910 - Richard Cromwell, [LeRoy Melvin Radabaugh], actor (Jezebel), born in Los Angeles, California

1958 - Rey Misterio, Sr., Mexican wrestler

1965 - Michelle Forbes, actress (Julianna Cox-Homicide)

1971 - Brenda Lee Armstrong, Albert Lea Minn, Miss Minn-America (1991)

1980 - Rachel Nichols, American actress


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Famous Deaths


1711 - Philips van Almonde, Zealand lt admiral, dies at 66

1918 - Michael Hertz, composer, dies at 73

1934 - Andrei Bely, Russian writer (b. 1880)

1945 - Jac[obus] P Thijsse, Dutch biologist (Omgang met planten), dies at 79

1967 - Zbigniew Cybulski, Polish actor (See You Tommorrow), dies at 39

1981 - Matthew Beard, entertainer, dies


More Famous Deaths »






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Wednesday, 7 January 2015

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Jan 08, 2015)

Twenty Two Syllables



Fill in the answers to the clues by using all the syllables provided. Each syllable will only be used once. The number of syllables that will be used in each clue will be in parentheses.



A AC AD BUT CUP DEM HES I IC IS IS LA LAZ LEG LI MIN TANT TER TION TOR TRA U



1. Yellow flower (3)

2. Director (5)

3. Lapis ___ (3)

4. Lawmaking (4)

5. Undecided (3)

6. Scholar (4)





Check Braingle.com for the answer.





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Kazakh Military Marching Band Covers Psy's Gangnam Style

Take a little bit of Korean genius and throw in some Kazakh flair, what do you get?



This video, of course.

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There once was a village named Resia in Italy. They flooded the area and the only…

Lago_di_Resia_cropped There once was a village named Resia in Italy. They flooded the area and the only thing left visible is the village’s bell tower. It is know known as Lago di Resia.






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