Archive for February, 2008

Interesting and Unusual Facts

Facetious and abstemious are the only words that contain all the vowels in the correct order.
“Adcomsubordcomphibspac” is the longest acronym. It is a Navy term standing for Administrative […]

Google Earth/Maps - Too close?

Want to see some crazy stuff? In some areas of the world, you can zoom in to an absurd level. Pretty close to being able to actually identify an individual.
Let’s take this scene for example… some people in Africa with their herd of camels and cows, gathered around a well. I mean come on… you […]

Valentines Day History and Facts

The origins of Valentine’s Day trace back to the ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia. Held on February 15, Lupercalia honored the gods Lupercus and Faunus, as well as the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
In addition to a bountiful feast, Lupercalia festivities are purported to have included the pairing of young women and men. […]

Secrets for Success and Inner Peace

The First Secret:
Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing.
The Second Secret:
Don’t die with your music still in you.
The Third Secret:
You can’t give away what you don’t have.
The Forth Secret:
Embrace silence.
The Fifth Secret:
Give up your personal history.
The Six Secret:
You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.

Amazing Facts About Your Baby

Being a parent is a learning experience. It’s about learning to take care of someone who is unable to care for themselves. Above all, being a parent teaches you about yourself. Here are a few things you may not have known about your new baby.
Tears contain stress hormones, so we cry to release stress. No […]