Interesting and Unusual Facts

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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?

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

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 […]

Secrets for Success and Inner Peace

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

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.

Animals You Didn’t Know Were Venomous

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Many creatures that we are familiar with are venomous or poisonous. Perhaps because they have not produced a large number of human fatalities we are not warned of their dangers. Nevertheless it is wise to know what these creatures are capable of doing. This is a list of the 7 animals you didn’t know were […]

The Secrets of Remembering

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Age is frequently blamed for a failing memory but advancing years are not always the cause. Like a muscles, the brain needs a regular exercise or it will become flabby. So regular mental exercises will help. The next time you find yourself at a loss in the grocery store, consider the following:
Make an Effort.
If you […]

Ten Secrets to Being HAPPY!

Monday, January 14th, 2008

One of my favorite songs is Bobby McFerrin’s refrain, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. I recently had the opportunity to observe people’s reactions when a highway was closed because of an accident ahead. As we waited, I watched as some listened to radios, a few began tossing a Frisbee, other’s seemed to be working or reading, […]

10 Ways to Reduce Driving Costs

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

The cost of motoring has risen significantly in recent years, particularly with the rapid rise in petrol prices. There are however a number of ways in which you can reduce the cost of motoring. Try following our Top 10 Tips below and you could be driving further for less.
1. Get the best deal on petrol […]

Manipulation Techniques

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

We are very obedient when it comes to following instructions on the products we buy, and the manufacturers know it. Famously, back in the 1930’s, the Lever brothers asked their employees for suggestions on how to improve their shampoo sales. One bright spark suggested the addition of the word “Repeat” to the directions written on […]

Health Food Secrets

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Three dried apricots contain the same amount of iron as the average iron tablet, and the apricots won’t give you constipation.
It’s not just green vegetables that protect against cancer. Along with broccoli, cabbage, spring greens, kale, and watercress, the root vegetables turnips, radishes, and swede are all rich in antioxidant phytochemicals, which protect against cancers.
“Bad […]

Wine Secrets

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Some red wine is much better for cardiovascular maintenance than others. The higher the altitude grapes were grown at, the greater the concentration of the sunlight and the relatively higher forming of polyphenols — the substance that prevents artery-hardening. Cabernet or Chianti are particularly profuse in this department.
Moderate alcohol consumption — one or two drinks […]