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Betcha Didn’t Know – how the Thanksgiving wishbone tradition began
PrintApparently the origins of the Thanksgiving tradition of breaking the wishbone date back to 2,400 years ago with the Etruscans who lived on the Italian peninsula. The Etruscans believed fowl were fortune tellers because the hen announced she would be laying an egg with a squawk and the rooster told of the coming of a new day with his early morning crowing. A circle was drawn in the dirt and divided into twenty wedges that represented … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – This Thanksgiving Trivia
Print1.According to popular legend, where did the male “tom” turkey get its name? A. The popular Tom and Jerry Show. B. Benjamin Franklin named it after Thomas Jefferson when he would not allow it to be the national bird. C. A tom cat. Wild turkeys were just like wild cats back then. They would roam around and get into fights all the time. 2.What foods were served at the first thanksgiving? A. Deer B. Codfish C. Bread D. Milk E. Boiled pumpkin F. Pastries G. A, … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – More New Moon Trivia
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this New Moon Trivia. The title New Moon is often thought to be a werewolf reference. Stephenie Meyer, however, says that is “refers to the phase of the moon opposite a full moon. It is when the sun is on the opposite side of the moon from us and thus the bright side of the moon is not visible from the earth. This is the darkest kind of night. New Moon is the darkest … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – this New Moon Trivia
PrintBetcha didn’t know this New Moon Trivia… The Premier of Twilight Saga: New Moon is less than a week away, so to help you survive the next few days we’ll be running New Moon Trivia. Enjoy! Who is Elizabeth Masen? What did Edward take when he left Forks? Who found Bella in the forest? When is Bella’s birthday? What did Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper give Bella for her 18th birthday? Answers: Edward’s mother. (New Moon, page 39) The CD he’d given Bella for … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – how to get free audiobooks
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to get free audiobooks. Planning a family car trip for the holidays? Or just looking for a book to listen to during your commute? Visit Libri Vox.org where you can download free audio files of classic books. Upload anything from Aesop’s Fables to Jane Austen’s Emma to your MP3 player or burn it to a CD and let the storytelling begin. Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – this surprising trick for saving money at the grocery store
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this surprising trick for saving money at the grocery store. Scan the shelves for grocery steals. Finding the best bargains at the supermarket is not only about where you look, but how you look. That’s because people tend to scan the shelves from left to right – same as we do a book. Since our gaze stops at the right, we’re more likely to pick items placed there. Knowing this, retailers use the … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – Parrots have great rhythm
PrintBetcha didn’t know… parrots have great rhythm. Two studies by Harvard University and the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego found that parrots, like humans, have the ability to move with the beat of music. It was previously thought that only humans could dance in rhythm – but when parrots listened to music, they happily bobbed their heads according to the tempo. When the rhythm was changed, the parrots didn’t miss a step – they switched up … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These surprising uses for Olive Oil
PrintBetcha didn’t know… these surprising uses for olive oil. * As furniture polish. Mix 3 parts oil with 1 part vinegar. It works on all finished wood surfaces – and on stainless steel too. * As a zipper fixer. Dip a cotton swab in olive oil and spread on a stuck zipper. This should have you zipping in no time. * As a makeup remover. Dilute the olive oil with some water and use as a makeup remover. It’s … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – Singers are safer drivers
PrintBetcha didn’r know… that belting out a tune behind the wheel is a fun and effective way to stay focused, alert and calm while driving, according to a recent study from the University of Sheffield n the UK. It works especially well in traffic jams because concentrating on the lyrics blocks out stressful thoughts. Loud music stimulates the part of your inner ear that responds to rhythm, in turn, exciting pleasure centers in the brain. Music researcher … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – How to beat stress by faking it
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to beat stress by faking it. A simple way to reduce stress and anxiety it to pretend you’re calm. When study subjects spoke in a relaxed tone, their blood pressure and stress levels dropped in minutes. “Your speech has a profound effect on your own mood,” confirms John Garrison, Ph.D., director of the Lahey Clinic’s Stress Management Program in Burlington, Massachusetts. *Enter a comment at the bottom of this, or any other … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – How to Fight Fat with a Whole Egg
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to fight fat with a whole egg. Say goodbye to that old diet standby, the egg white, and welcome back the yolk. Turns out egg yolks are loaded with lecithin, a fatlike substance produced in the liver that helps block fat storage, and the B vitamon chlorine, which raises your metabolism. No wonder that, in one study, folks who enjoyed two whole eggs for breakfast lost twice as much weight and had … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – This Easy Memory Trick
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this easy memory trick. Ever forget if you’ve feed the dog or taken your meds” No more – not if you pat your head as you do the task. Making an unusual, unnecessary physical movement shakes you out of autopilot mode, helping your brain pay more attention to what you are doing, says study author Mark McDaniel, Ph.D, a psychology professor at Washington University in Missouri. Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – How to get your lost cell phone back faster
PrintBetcha didn’t know this tip for getting back your lost cell phone faster. When researchers dropped 30 cell phones on city streets, 66% of passersby who stumbled across them tried to find the rightful owners. To make it easier for these good Samaritans find you if your cell phone is ever lost, just add this entry to your phone’s contact list: “AAA CALL IF LOST”, plus your home number. The AAA ensures that it is … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These tips for soothing a sore throat – tip 5
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this tip for soothing a sore throat. Get relief with steam. Fill your sink with very hot water, place a towel over your head to lock in the steam, lean over the sink and breath through your mouth for several minutes. Steam helps clear mucus from your nasal passages, preventing the post-nasal drip that’s a common cause of throat discomfort. Repeat several times a day. Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These tip for soothing a sore throat – tip 4
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this tip for soothing a sore throat. Numb the hot spots with an ice pop. Letting small pieces melt for a minute on the back of your throat numbs pain. Some doctors also say that sugar helps soothe a sore throat and the coughing that comes with it. *Enter a comment at the bottom of this or any other post, and be automatically entered in this week’s giveaway! And don’t forget to send Liz and … Read entire article »
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