Random Fact of the Day- 8.25.11

Facts about America's favorite breakfast foods:

•  Eggs are about 105 degrees Fahrenheit when laid. (beembee.com)
• Thanks to Canadian researchers, we now know that the egg came before the chicken. They discovered a dinosaur egg nest which solved the timeless mystery. (beembee.com)
• The first recipe for pancakes were from the 15th century, from an English cookbook. (Ezine)
• The world's largest pancake was cooked in Roch-dale, Manchester in  1994. It weighed 3 tons and had a shocking 2 million calories. (Ezine)
• Cereal was invented when colonial housewives started serving up popcorn with sugar and cream for breakfast.  (American Cereal Council)
• In the U.S, 49% Americans start their day with a bowl of cereal. (American Cereal Council)
• The word cereal comes from Cerealia, the name of ancient Roman ceremonies that honored Ceres, the goddess of grain. (American Cereal Council)
• The top 3 orange juice producers are Brazil, Florida and Mexico.

Did you Know That? 8.24.11

What to do during an earthquake

• If you're in a car, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
• Slow down and drive to a clear place 
• Do not stop on overpasses, underpasses, or bridges. Be careful of overhead hazards such as power lines or falling building debris.
• Turn off the ignition and set the parking brake.
• Stay inside the car until the shaking stops.
• If you're outside, drop to the ground until the shaking stops.
• If you have a pet, do not try to hold on to your pet during a quake.
• If you're indoors, stay close to an inside wall & do not use the elevators.
  Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/earthquakes/archive/quakedrill.dtl#ixzz1VxmqSjF5

How to lose weight naturally

Did you know that? Most humans have about 30-40 million fat cells within their bodies.
In 2007, Americans spent 55 billion dollars on weight loss products.
Here are some quick tips to help weight loss:
- Eat your largest meal at breakfast
- Eat a lot of fiber
- Reduce your intake sodium
- Fenugreek, Ginger and Chickweed Roots help to improve metabolization
  of fat cells
- Try not to snack or eat between meals
- Track your calories and exercise with a traditional or online journal

Inexpensive Natural Products and Tools for Healthy Hair

Here is a list of tried & true products that are inexpensive and work well:

organicfacts.net

• Aloe Vera Juice
• Moisturizer
• Shea Moisture   
• Natural product line                     
• Coconut Oil      
• Styling product, sealant
• Garnier Fructis  
• Drugstore product line
• Shea Butter       
• Styling product, Sealant
• Apple Cider Vinegar 
• Shampoo, Cleanser

Random Fact of the Day - 8.18.11

• It is unlawful to sit on the floor anywhere in the US Capitol building. It is considered to be protesting.
• The chicken is the closest living relative to the T-Rex.
• The Empire State Building was built using 10,000,000 bricks.
• Tigers not only have striped fur but they also have striped skin!
• China was the first country to use paper money.
• "Underground" is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters "und".