The tongue does not have zones
specializing in specific tastes. It turns out this myth started when
Harvard Psychologist Edwin G. Boring mistranslated a German paper
written in 1901 titled “Zur Psychophysik des Geschmackssinnes.” The
tongue paper, written by German Scientist D.P. Hanig, outlined
Hanig’s research on the four known basic tastes. He put together a
group of subjects and tested the main tastes on each of them on
various parts of their tongues until he figured he had a good map
put together on where they tasted various tastes the most.
This myth endured until the 1970′s when scientists tested tongue
maps and debunked Hanig’s paper.
Dec 14, 2012
Wordology, Canuck
The term "Canuck" originated in 1869 from
Johnny Canuck, a nationalistic symbol billed as a younger, simpler
cousin to America's Uncle Sam or Britain's John Bull. During World
War II, Johnny Canuck was used as a mascot in pro-Canadian
propaganda as Canada's personal defender against the Axis Powers.
A Canuck is also a small or medium-sized hardy horse, common in Canada. In addition, it is the name of the NHL hockey team in Vancouver, Canada.
A Canuck is also a small or medium-sized hardy horse, common in Canada. In addition, it is the name of the NHL hockey team in Vancouver, Canada.
Ten Facts about the Human Body
Blood vessels in a human
body can be as long as 60,000 miles.
Humans are born with over 300 bones, but this number reduces to 206 in adults because some naturally fuse together as we grow.
Of the 206 bones, 106 are located in the hands and feet.
The liver is the largest solid organ and it contains 10% of the blood in a human body.
The stirrup bone in the middle ear is the smallest bone in the human body and is about .11 inches long.
The average person has 100,000 hairs on his or her head. Hair grows about five inches per year.
The strongest muscle in the human body is the tongue in proportion to its size. The hardest bone is the jawbone.
The tooth is the only part of the human body that can not repair itself.
It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
We use 200 muscles to take one step and we average 10,000 steps a day.
Humans are born with over 300 bones, but this number reduces to 206 in adults because some naturally fuse together as we grow.
Of the 206 bones, 106 are located in the hands and feet.
The liver is the largest solid organ and it contains 10% of the blood in a human body.
The stirrup bone in the middle ear is the smallest bone in the human body and is about .11 inches long.
The average person has 100,000 hairs on his or her head. Hair grows about five inches per year.
The strongest muscle in the human body is the tongue in proportion to its size. The hardest bone is the jawbone.
The tooth is the only part of the human body that can not repair itself.
It takes twice as long to lose new muscle if you stop working out than it did to gain it.
We use 200 muscles to take one step and we average 10,000 steps a day.
Ice Cream Trick
Ice cream is good for your tongue, but if
you put it in the freezer it gets hard as a rock. Next time, put the
carton in a plastic bag. It will be much softer when you take it out
so you do not need to bend your spoon.
Apple Facts
Greek and Roman mythology refer to apples as
symbols of love and beauty. This time of year we often think of warm
apple cider on a cold night.
Apples contain Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, iron, potassium, and more. Apples have very high mineral contents, pectins, malic acid which are good in normalizing the intestines. Apples are good for treatment of anemia, dysentery, heart disease, headache, eye disorders, and kidney stones. Apple juice is an excellent means of providing essential fluids to the body.
A number of components in apples, have been found to lower blood cholesterol with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostrate cancer, type II diabetes, asthma, and a new study findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease show there may be some help for those patients.Apples are also good for treatment of the Acid reflux condition also called gerd (gastro esophageal reflux disease).
Green Apples - Good for strong bones and teeth, aids in vision, anti cancer properties.
Yellow Apples - Good for heart and eyes, immune system, reduce risk of some cancers.
Red Apples - Good for heart, memory function, lower risk of some cancers and to maintain urinary tract health. Maybe there is some truth to the old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Apples contain Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, iron, potassium, and more. Apples have very high mineral contents, pectins, malic acid which are good in normalizing the intestines. Apples are good for treatment of anemia, dysentery, heart disease, headache, eye disorders, and kidney stones. Apple juice is an excellent means of providing essential fluids to the body.
A number of components in apples, have been found to lower blood cholesterol with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostrate cancer, type II diabetes, asthma, and a new study findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease show there may be some help for those patients.Apples are also good for treatment of the Acid reflux condition also called gerd (gastro esophageal reflux disease).
Green Apples - Good for strong bones and teeth, aids in vision, anti cancer properties.
Yellow Apples - Good for heart and eyes, immune system, reduce risk of some cancers.
Red Apples - Good for heart, memory function, lower risk of some cancers and to maintain urinary tract health. Maybe there is some truth to the old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
The terms “heart attack”
and “cardiac arrest” are often used interchangeably. However, they
are not equivalent. “Cardiac arrest” simply implies the heart has
stopped pumping blood. A heart attack is a lack of blood flow to a
specific area of the heart caused by some blockage, spasm, or
rupture.
People who have a heart attack are significantly more likely to survive than those who suffer cardiac arrest. While both are bad, cardiac arrest is worse.
People who have a heart attack are significantly more likely to survive than those who suffer cardiac arrest. While both are bad, cardiac arrest is worse.
Musical Trivia
Shirley Jones and stepson David Cassidy sang
The Partridge Family single, “I Think I Love You” and it became a
number 1 record.
Shirley's son, Shaun Cassidy’s record, “Da Doo Ron Ron” was also number 1.
Shirley Jones and Shaun Cassidy remain the only mother and son to each have a #1 record. Also, Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, and Shaun Cassidy remain the only mother/son/step-son trio to all have #1 records.
Shirley's son, Shaun Cassidy’s record, “Da Doo Ron Ron” was also number 1.
Shirley Jones and Shaun Cassidy remain the only mother and son to each have a #1 record. Also, Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, and Shaun Cassidy remain the only mother/son/step-son trio to all have #1 records.
Dec 7, 2012
Happy Friday
Happiness held is the seed, happiness shared is the flower.
Friday is a seed, but to make it flower I will share a Happy Friday!
Monkey Day
December 14 is officially Monkey Day. Decided to let you know this week so you have time to prepare for this officious occasion of all things monkey business.
This is a day devoted to bananas, ape culture, and general monkeying around. Founded by a cartoonist and student at Michigan State University, Casey Sorrow unpeeled Pandora’s Banana when he jotted “Monkey Day” on a friend’s calendar. It was subsequently promoted in Sorrow’s controversial school newspaper cartoon “Fetus-X”, and by other cartoonists, and now its a sort of phenomenon. Hallmark recognizes it and it is celebrated by monkey-centric costume parties, the consumption of Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey, and by just becoming concerned with what’s going on in the world of monkeys.
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