Super glue works like a
two-part adhesive, the glue in the tube and the hardener is water.
Most dry surfaces have microscopic droplets of water adhering to
them. When super glue comes in contact with these droplets they
create the chemical reaction that causes the super glue to harden.
You can wipe both surfaces with a very slightly damp cloth or
breathe on it, like breathing on a mirror to speed the adhesive's
setting. It sticks to skin because skin is full of large, medium,
small and microscopic grooves and pores that provide the perfect
type of roughness for glue to grab. Second, the skin tissues are
saturated with water so the super glue can soak in and find water to
cause the hardening reaction.
The super glue that doctors use is different than the type available
in hardware stores. Surgical super glue contains types of alcohols
that are less toxic to human tissue. The type sold in stores uses
ethyl of methyl alcohols that can kill cells.
Jul 11, 2014
Pain and Coughing
Next time you feel some pain, such as a
shot from the doctor, or paper cut, or a prick from a plant thorn,
force a rough cough or a few coughs. Coughing has been shown to
moderate the feeling of pain.
Five Attributes Happiness and Sex Share
Here is another way
to ease pain. A 2004 study asked 900 American women how various
daily activities made them feel and found that "intimate relations"
topped the charts for happiness. Both reduce anxiety, reduce stress,
boost your immune system, ease pain, and both reduce neuroticism, a
trait marked by mood swings and frequent worry. Not sure who
paid for the study to show the obvious.
Kindness Multiplies
Here is a site that has 35 uplifting
acts of kindness. LINK
Too good not to share.
Jul 4, 2014
Friday Thoughts
Happiness has two faces, tears and smiles.
Sometimes my smile gets so big it makes my eyes leak, especially while having a Happy Friday!
Sometimes my smile gets so big it makes my eyes leak, especially while having a Happy Friday!
Happy Canada Day
On July 1, 1867, the
nation was officially born when the Constitution Act joined three
provinces into one country: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the
Canada province, which then split into Ontario and Quebec. However,
Canada was not completely independent of England until 1982.
PL Peace Tower, Japan
July 6 fireworks - a tribute to all
the fallen souls of war. This six hundred foot tower is located at
the Church of Perfect Liberty headquarters in Tondabayashi, Japan.
The tower stands as a monument to all the perished souls of war
throughout all time. Within the tower is a shrine in which all known
names of the lives claimed in human conflict have been recorded on
microfilm and stored in a golden container.
The structure was built in 1970. Once a year, the Church of Perfect Liberty headquarters is the site of one of the world's largest fireworks shows. Every July 6th, the members celebrate the passing of their first founder with what they call the "PL Art of Fireworks." Unlike most fireworks shows, which fire around 5,000 shells, the PL show consists of around 25,000 shells fired. During the finale about 7,000 shells are shot off in unison, almost completely lighting nearly night sky.
The structure was built in 1970. Once a year, the Church of Perfect Liberty headquarters is the site of one of the world's largest fireworks shows. Every July 6th, the members celebrate the passing of their first founder with what they call the "PL Art of Fireworks." Unlike most fireworks shows, which fire around 5,000 shells, the PL show consists of around 25,000 shells fired. During the finale about 7,000 shells are shot off in unison, almost completely lighting nearly night sky.
Darwin Beer Can Regatta
Jul 06, 2014, Darwin, Australia. The
first Beer Can Regatta was held on the 16th June 1974, and was a
"festival" developed by Lutz Frankenfeld and Paul Rice-Chapman. Each
year contestants handcraft boats out of recycled beer cans and take
to the seas. For boats that do not float, there is another chance,
to see how fast the team can carry a Henley boat in a straight line
in a race down the beach.
Entrance is by a gold coin donation and proceeds go to projects of the combined Lions Clubs of Darwin. There are many festivities along with eating and drinking booths set up.
Rules for the beer can boats - The Ten Can-Mandments
1. Thou shalt enter the event in the right spirit.
2. Thou shalt build the craft of cans.
3. The craft shall float by cans alone.
4. Thou shalt not drown.
5. Thou shalt not take the name of the craft in vain. Any craft bearing signs or lettering that may be offensive will be barred.
6. Thou shalt not drift from the straight and narrow and end up at Mandorah.
7. Thou shalt not protest too much.
8. Thou shall honor thy Committee.
9. Thou shalt not commit adultery – nothing really to do with the Regatta, but it gives us an air of responsibility and respect.
10. Thou shalt go back and read the first can-mandment again.
The Aussies sure know how to have a good time.
Entrance is by a gold coin donation and proceeds go to projects of the combined Lions Clubs of Darwin. There are many festivities along with eating and drinking booths set up.
Rules for the beer can boats - The Ten Can-Mandments
1. Thou shalt enter the event in the right spirit.
2. Thou shalt build the craft of cans.
3. The craft shall float by cans alone.
4. Thou shalt not drown.
5. Thou shalt not take the name of the craft in vain. Any craft bearing signs or lettering that may be offensive will be barred.
6. Thou shalt not drift from the straight and narrow and end up at Mandorah.
7. Thou shalt not protest too much.
8. Thou shall honor thy Committee.
9. Thou shalt not commit adultery – nothing really to do with the Regatta, but it gives us an air of responsibility and respect.
10. Thou shalt go back and read the first can-mandment again.
The Aussies sure know how to have a good time.
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