Random Fact of the Day- 9.01.11

• The largest amount of children born to one woman is 69 children. From 1725-1765, a Russian peasant woman gave birth to 16 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets. (WOW !!)
• A cat's urine glows under a black light.
• More than ten people a year are killed by vending machines.
• Most of the dust underneath your bed is actually your own dead skin.
• Most likely, you could be killed by a cow attack than a shark attack.
  
  
   

Who contributes the most to Political Parties?

Did you Know that?
Top 5 Contributors to Political Parties (1989-2009)

1. AT&T Inc.    $44,214,960
2. American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees  $41,941,811
3. National Association of Realtors  $35,595,518
4. Goldman Sachs   $31,437,825
5. American Association for Justice $31,424,029

How to get a good night's sleep?

Let's face it, being tired on a normal basis is widespread in America. Here are some healthy tips.
- Practice a breathing routine in the morning  when you get up and just before you go to bed.
- Get a good amount of exercise
- Maintain a regular sleep cycle
- Vitamin E also helps to reduce fatigue

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