Sunday, 4 August 2024

Just The Facts Jack :)

  • The Mayans called the drink “chocolhaa” (“bitter water”) and Aztecs called it “Xocolatl.” From those words eventually evolved the word “chocolate.” Cacao was used in special celebrations such as those for funeral rituals, war, or harvests.

  • Being chronically late isn't just rude or inconvenient it's now considered a medical condition. A number of medical experts have labeled the condition “time blindness” and associated it with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or other mental health issues.

  • Once you reach your 40s, you may be more likely to experience a few health conditions. Some conditions may include overactive bladder, kidney stones, high blood pressure, and depression or anxiety. Read on to learn more about these and other potential conditions prevalent during middle adulthood.

  • Improper ironing can weaken the delicate fibers of silk, resulting in permanent damage. On the other hand, synthetic blends can melt or warp under extreme heat, leading to unsightly marks or even holes in the fabric. Always be mindful of the care instructions on the tag to avoid damaging your clothing and garments.

  • Where should pregnant woman sit in car....The safest seat is not the front passenger seat. You should try to sit on the rear seats, and if possible, behind the driver. It is best to travel in a spacious and comfortable car. Don't forget to stop and stretch your legs.

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Saturday, 3 August 2024

Just The Facts Jack :)

  • Margaret Hamilton, The Wicked Witch Of The West....She was accidentally burned during a special effects sequence. She returned to the production under the condition she would not have to work around fire again. Ironically, when she died, she was cremated.

  • A victim mentality is when a person feels like a victim across situations, even when the evidence suggests otherwise. They may feel they have no control over what happens to them. This outlook can impact many areas of your life like relationships, work, and health.

  • Earth's distance from the Sun is not what causes the seasons but it does affect the length of them. Around perihelion, the Earth is moving around 1 kilometre per second faster than at aphelion which results in winter being 5 days shorter than summer.

  • Shopping In 2024....Brand New $3.00 / Second Hand $8.99.

  • Adobe released the first version of its Photoshop software in 1990. It was originally created by brothers John and Thomas Knoll under the name Image Pro.

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Just The Facts Jack :)

  • Why do people struggle with multitasking....What our brains are doing when we multitask is rapidly switching between tasks. This constant switching taxes our brain. It essentially tires it out and makes it less efficient. This particularly affects our ability to focus our attention in general, even when we are not multitasking.

  • Robert Cornelius shot the world's first-known self-portrait photograph the world's first selfie in October 1839. He captured the image, both mundane and momentous, only weeks after the advent of photography itself.

  • There are lots of reasons that cats love boxes, but the main one is because they're confined, enclosed spaces. Cats are ambush predators and finding confined places where they can hide, hunt prey and feel safe and warm is an instinctive behaviour. Snug cardboard boxes fit the bill perfectly.

  • Does beer belly ever go away....Exercises like crunches may help firm up muscles, but there's mixed research about how well specific exercises can burn fat just in the belly or elsewhere. However, a beer belly will usually shrink as you lose body weight. Losing weight is often described in simple terms: Burn more calories than you consume.
  • There are over 147,434 chefs currently employed in the United States. 25.2% of all chefs are women, while 74.8% are men.

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Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Just The Facts Jack :)

  • One reason why good people may sometimes do bad things is due to societal pressure or influence, the innate desire to fit in and feel accepted can lead someone to act against their better judgment.

  • People who love to get attention and cannot do without it are drama seekers. If you constantly try to convince yourself that you’re important, more important than others, and deserve to always be in the spotlight, then you may possibly love drama.

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  • There will still be plenty of people who swear a lot and are dishonest, along with those who swear very little and are honest. Nevertheless, for now profanity seems to be associated with greater honesty, rather than dishonesty.

  • The connection we feel towards dogs might be even stronger than the ones we feel for human family members. Dogs don't judge us, answer back or lie to us in fact, they are the source of comfort that many people crave.

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Saturday, 22 June 2024

Just The Facts Jack :)

  • Wheel of Fortune only has one puzzleboard. The current version is made up of 52 touch screen television monitors turnThere is also only one puzzleboard. The current version is made up of 52 touch screen television monitors turned on their sides. There are 12 across in the top and bottom rows, and 14 across the two middle rows.ed on their sides. There are 12 across in the top and bottom rows, and 14 across the two middle rows.

  • The word "tequila" is repping its roots—literally. It comes from the Aztec language Nahuatl Tequillan, the name of the region where the drink originated and where blue agave plants are still harvested today.

  • The concept of fruit salad was probably introduced during the US Naval Era, perhaps in the early 1900s. While ancient CHamorus ate mangoes, papayas, young coconuts (mÃ¥nha), bananas and other native fruits, the mixing of a variety of fruits with a sweet sauce is distinctly Western.

  • There are a few reasons why dogs love playing fetch. The first reason has to do with a dog's natural instincts. A dog's wild ancestors (such as wolves) would catch and bring back a successful hunt to their families. Dogs were then domesticated to help humans hunt and retrieve what they caught.

  • Horses and other sanctuary mammals such as cows, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and alpacas, can potentially live harmoniously on the same pasture, but they will require careful introduction and early supervision to ensure a good fit.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Just The Facts Jack :)

  • It took eight years to develop the recipe for milk chocolate....Daniel Peter, a Swiss chocolatier and entrepreneur, spent eight long years trying to figure out a recipe for milk chocolate that would work. It wasn’t until 1875 that he realized that condensed milk was the answer to all his troubles. 

  • With over 5.4 billion people using social media worldwide, it’s clear that it plays a significant role in shaping the way we communicate and interact with one another. However, not all the information we see online is necessarily true or reliable.

  • It took until the 1920s for a motor-powered dishwasher to come into fruition, due to the implementation of permanent plumbing and other advances in technology, manufacturers were able to launch electric, top-loading dishwashers. However, due to the subsequent economic crash and WW2 following that, it wasn’t until the 1950s when these dishwashers became widely available for an affordable price.

  • Sometimes, people mishear or misinterpret the lyrics of a song due to various factors such as the singer's accent, the speed of the song, background music, or poor audio quality. This mishearing can lead to incorrect lyrics being remembered and sung.

  • Despite it being called a ‘bean’, coffee is actually a fruit. The ‘beans’ grow on a bush and are found in the centre of a berry, known as a coffee cherry.

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Sunday, 16 June 2024

Just The Facts Jack :)

  • According to a survey of 1,000 new mums, five per cent of men faint in the delivery room.

  • Blue eyed people are more tolerant of alcohol, but less tolerant of the sun.

  • Experts say you can become addicted to being late. Despite the general public’s agreement that tardiness can read as rude or irresponsible, 1 in 5 people are late to work atleast once a week.

  • If you are a little more on the short side than your brothers and sisters, then your older siblings could be to blame. A New Zealand study of 312 children found that first-born children tended to be taller than the second born, the second born taller than the third born, and…well, you get the idea.

  • The origins of how, when, and where the modern hot dog was first created are often debated. Some historians say Frankfurt, Germany, and still others claim towns like Vienna, Austria or Coburn, Germany. Either way, in the United States, the story of the famous hot dog is a bit more straightforward. It might not surprise you to know that the first hot dog cart was opened in New York City, where the mobile fast-food establishments are still widely popular today. In 1867, Charles Feltman began serving the fast food on Coney Island.

  • Pillows only became everyday household items during the Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s. They could be easily mass-produced by large textile factories and thus became affordable to the masses. 

  • John Astin who played Gomez in the original TV series was often smoking cigars. He would put out lit cigars in the pocket of his coat so the coat had to be lined with asbestos to avoid starting a fire.

  • Coca-Cola was originally marketed as a tonic for most common ailments, based on the fact that it contained cocaine from the coca leaf and caffeine-rich extracts of the kola nut. The cocaine was removed from Coca-Cola’s formula around 1903.

  • The stereotype that the British drink a lot of tea is immediately confirmed with this fun fact. They drink around 100-160 million cups of tea daily, which is about 36 billion every year. The difference from most of the countries in the world is that almost all the tea drinkers in the UK (98%) add milk to their cup of tea.

  • More than 20 years ago, when people were still visiting the local video store when they wanted to watch a new movie, Blockbuster — the reigning giant of video and DVD rentals — turned down a deal to buy Netflix. At the time, Netflix was just a small DVD rental company. And while business was picking up, the founders were still eager to sell.

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