I’ve learned new stuff. Here you go!
- Meet The Press is the longest-running television show in worldwide broadcasting history. It debuted November 6, 1947, which makes it almost 62 years old! (This one comes straight from The Boy. Shhh, don’t tell him that I used the interwebs to verify his claim.)
- Research has shown that men lower their standards when it comes to one-night stands. A new study shows that women raise theirs. (I actually don’t know what to make of that, except maybe this: One night stands are much more of a compliment to men.)
- As we already know (because we’re all smarty pants and I already wrote about this) redheads are more sensitive to pain. But now, here’s why according to SCIENCE. (And it’s not even j-science.) “A mutation in the MC1R gene causes the production of a substance called pheomelanin, and that results in red hair and fair skin… The MC1R gene belongs to a family of receptors that include pain receptors in the brain, and as a result, a mutation in the gene appears to influence the body’s sensitivity to pain.” (Which explains – and completely justifies – the “supposed” fiery temper.)
- In Somoa, more than a century of motoring history is being overturned as cars will now be required to drive on the left side of the road. (I can’t even imagine the chaos if we tried that here in the USA.)
- The name “narwhal” comes from the Old Norse word for corpse whale, because the animal’s mottled coloration supposedly looked like the skin of a drowned sailor. (If you’re like me, you will be clicking the link just to see what a narwhal is.)
- In August, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt blasted through his own world record for the 100-meter dash. He ran it in 9.58 seconds. Biologically, the human body can (and will) run it faster. (In the meantime, don’t you just love that the record holder’s name is Bolt?)
- There is accumulating evidence that noise in urban habitats is affecting animal mojo. Frogs croaking for mates are finding it hard to be heard over the din, and birds are singing at night because their habitats have become too noisy during the day. (Quiet down people. Animals need nookie too.)
- Women multitask, feel, hear, nurture, age gracefully, cry and smile more often than men. (This is my totally unbiased summary of Estrella Azul’s delightful post on “Life’s a Stage.” Feel free to check my accuracy.)
- What is a “10 Things” list without a kissing fact? Health officials in Spain are recommending that Spaniards no longer greet each other with the customary kiss on both cheeks for fear of spreading the H1N1 influenza. (But many people say kissing is so important they are willing to risk catching swine flu. <– That is my favorite part of the story.)
- I love this word from my urban dictionary calendar. Alcologic: Explanations given by a person who has been drinking and that only make sense to them.
Don’t you feel smarter? What do you think of this tag line? Zebra Sounds: Better for your brain than a crossword puzzle.
Very informative.
I was actually aware of the narwhal. Can’t for the life of me, remember how or why I know…
I think, by the way, that the Spanish Health Officials got it right. I’m moving to Span right away. Kissing’s yucky.
kid
Oh, great post, I had my knowledge feed for today :) And thanks for mentioning me (can’t wait to see my video here too :P)
I’m also with the Spaniards with the kissing thing. Not that it’s not a great thing to greet your friends with a kiss, but they kiss anyone they meet… like Kid said: yucky…
#6 Yes Judy, I DO love that his name is Bolt.
I was just sad that his first name wasn’t “lightning”…. shows lack of forethought on his parent’s part I think
Thanks for this overflowing cup of information.
Kid, Not into romance and flair in your casual greetings, huh? Guess I’ll have to rethink my plan…
Estrella, I loved your post! (You never said I could use the video, but now I will!) Stay tuned!
Karen, Funny names. That could be a post all by itself.
Annette, Seriously. Sprinkle some of these into your conversations at work. Everyone will think you’re a super genius. (Or not…)
Seems like you’ve missed it then, I did reply only after a few days to your question on FB because of poor internet connection at the time. You can use any video you’d like, I don’t mind. I love those little fur balls so much I’ll be happy more people see them.
Hugs!
PS: I stay tuned anyway, don’t need this particular reason! :)
I might be persuaded if it leads to a good game of marbles, AND if you put your best steely shooter on the line.
kid
OK, even though I am not a fan of killing the english language with words like “recruitraments” or” misunderestimated” (Just usisng the ex pres as an example) I will add a few words I just came up with to your Urban Dictionary (no, these are not in there)…
pissytude — a person showing a grumpy demeanor
chatisfaction — what I get from sending & receiving good messages
arrognorant — someone that is always wrong but thinks they are always right
oblivilant — a person unaware of them self or anyone else
loserologist — a girl that dates losers who claims its all in the name of research
spoofify — taking something serious and making fun of it
assequin — only the lower half of a mannequin
amazorize — I have no idea what it means but it sounded like something Pres Bush would have said, “I am just amazorized by the size of Air Force One”
geekified — when you add speed to your computer the way a kid used to do with his car
(maybe that should be “geekahauled” as in overhauled)
outgeeked — something being outsourced to a computer specialist (how is that not already a word???)
I’m sure I could look back at some old notes of mine to find others but that should do for the moment.
Since everyone around me has been making up words this afternoon I have found out that “arrognant” was in your urban dictionary — sort of screwed my arrognorant. Oh well, it was fun trying to spoofify the thing!
I am going shopping now. Maybe I wil see a few assequins in the windows!
Thank you so much for #7, I didn’t understand why the birds around here sing at night.
#10 is hilarious.
Thank you as always for the education.
Estrella, Yay!Thanks!
Kid, My steely shooter? You drive a hard bargain… but, okay. You’re on.
Bobby, Your list is amazorific. I think. ;-) For some reason I am reassured having a term for the bottoms-only mannequins.
Terre, I was wondering about that too, actually. You’re welcome, as always!
“In Somoa, more than a century of motoring history is being overturned as cars will now be required to drive on the left side of the road. (I can’t even imagine the chaos if we tried that here in the USA.) ”
Yes..imagine the heated arguments at “town hall” rallys over THAT if it were ever considered. It is bad enough now with the stupid outcry over the government trying to improve our healthcare system.
Tina, I LOVE this comment. I may have to blog about that subject, after all.
Judy, It just makes me just so sad about the hate and stupidity in what seems to be(maybe the media is making it seem that way and the majority of Americans are really not that bad?)a good portion of Americans–so proud of being selfish and uneducated. I’ll be very interested in a blog about this if you write one…