Friday, October 19, 2007

50 Mind Blowing food facts



1 Pineapple is a natural painkiller The fruit contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that bring pain relief from conditions such as arthritis, according to a study at Reading University.
2 Pomegranate juice could prevent a heart attack This wonder juice is believed to improve blood flow to the heart and lower blood pressure.
3 Onions are natural antibiotics They might make your breath pong but onions contain allicin, a powerful antibiotic that also protects the circulatory system.
4 Mushrooms can ward off colds They contain more of an immune-boosting antioxidant called ergothioneine than any other food, say researchers at Pennsylvania State University.
5 Beetroot can pep up your sex life It contains high levels of the mineral boron, which influences the production of sex hormones.


6 Blueberries can boost memory A study at Tufts University in Boston showed eating half a cup of this fruit regularly could delay age-related deterioration in co-ordination and short-term memory.
7 A pint is as good as red wine A pint of beer or stout is officially as beneficial as red wine for fighting cancer and heart disease, says scientists at Canada's University of Western Ontario.
8 Eat chocolate, live longer Hurray! Harvard University scientists say that eating a couple of chocolate bars a week could extend your life by almost a year.
9 Grapefruit juice can stop medicine working If you're taking medication, avoid washing it down with grapefruit juice as there is evidence that it prevents some drugs being broken down.
10 You should never drink tea or coffee with meals Tannins in tea and coffee prevent absorption of certain nutrients. A cup of tea with a meal will halve the iron you get from it, whereas a glass of orange juice will double it.
11 Cherries can cure gout Cherries contain compounds that significantly reduce the chemicals in the body which cause joint inflammation.
12 Eating curry could help prevent Alzheimer's According to a report in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a yellow pigment used in curry, curcumin, can stop amyloid plaques in the brain that cause the condition.
13 Sniffing a lemon could help you beat asthma The UK's 5.1 million asthmatics could find lemons ease their symptoms. Studies in rats found that breathing improved after they inhaled limonene, the chemical that gives lemons their smell.
14 Kiwi fruit can improve your eyesight This fuzzy fruit is a surprisingly good source of lutein, an antioxidant that protects your vision.
15 Garlic can cure mouth ulcers and verrucas Here's an old wives' tale that works: halve a clove of garlic, squeeze, and apply a drop of the juice to the offending growth at bedtime.
16 You can have too little salt Too much salt isn't good for us but not getting enough can trigger low blood pressure in those susceptible. Consult your GP before making any major diet changes.
17 Figs can delay brittle bone disease Good news for the three million osteoporosis sufferers in the UK - it is possible to slow its progress by eating calcium-packed figs.
18 Soya can mimic breast cancer drugs A team of Cambridge researchers discovered that a diet high in soya can have a similar effect to anti-cancer drug Tamoxifen.
19 Barbecued-food can cause cancer Eating meat that's chargrilled or burnt could lead to stomach, pancreatic, colon and breast cancer because it creates high levels of carcinogenic compounds.
20 Cinnamon can help diabetics Just half a teaspoon a day of this spice can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics, says US research.
21 Chillies can help you breath more easily Capsaicin, which occurs in chillies, shrinks the mucous membranes which can ease blocked noses and sinuses.
22 Watermelon is good for the prostate Men will be glad to know that the red flesh contains the antioxidant Lycopene, which helps keep the prostate gland healthy.
23 Coriander can lower your cholesterol levels This aromatic herb can reduce cholesterol levels and prevent heart problems.
24 Nibbling nuts can prevent blood clots Nuts boost nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels and eases blood flow.
25 Banish bad breath with natural yoghurt A few spoonfuls of natural yoghurt can neutralise halitosis, according to Japanese researchers.
26 Artificial sweeteners can make you fat Research by US scientists shows that artificial sweeteners such as fructose change the body's metabolism, making it more likely you'll gain weight.
27 A caffeine hit can improve your love life If your libido's flagging, try a quick shot of espresso. Research shows a daily cup of coffee boosts blood circulation to vital areas.
28 Honey combats ulcers Manuka honey from New Zealand my be useful in preventing stomach ulcers, so have some in your morning porridge.
29 Olive oil can be as good for the heart as aspirin There is evidence that the main compound in olive oil, oleocanthal, contains the same properties as painkillers used to treat heart conditions.
30 Boozing can help you stay slim A recent study by US scientists discovered that women who enjoyed the "occasional" tipple were 27 per cent less likely than teetotallers to be obese.
31 Sesame seeds can lower blood pressure Try sprinkling on salad to reduce your blood pressure. They're also an excellent source of protein and calcium, iron and niacin.
32 Eating avocados can cheer you up These green fruits perk you up by boosting your serotonin levels, which can help to beat depression.
33 Fried eggs can cure a hangover A full English breakfast could be the ultimate hangover cure, thanks to the eggs. They're rich in cystine, an amino acid which helps purge toxins via the liver.
34 A daily cuppa could slash your risk of cancer Tea contains lots of flavonoids, disease-fighting substances that lower blood pressure, fight cancer and even prevent wrinkles. One cup a day may halve your risk of liver cancer.
35 Rhubarb can relieve constipation This red fruit, delicious in crumbles, contains a natural laxative.
36 Drinking green tea can prevent prickly heat Green tea is not just an excellent antioxidant - sipping it can help you avoid a painful bout of prickly heat.
37 Pasta may aid sleep Going to bed after eating carbohydrates can induce restful sleep. Complex carbs like whole wheat pasta and bread are most effective.
38 Semi-skimmed milk contains more calcium Half-fat milk is not only lower in calories than full-fat, it also contains more calcium, protein and B vitamins. However it does contain less vitamin A and E.
39 Breakfast can reduce risk of throat cancer According to scientists at Aberdeen University, eating breakfast reduces your risk of developing oesophageal cancer.
40 Eat ice cream for glossy hair A few scoops can do wonders for your crowning glory due to ice cream's high levels of Vitamin B2.
41 Kidney beans help you look younger The US Department of Agriculture ranked these as the third most antioxidant-rich food.
42 Oily fish can ward off arthritis Salmon, mackerel and so on can prevent the onset of arthritis. Two to four portions a week is recommended.
43 Flaxseed oil can help you stay trim Drizzling this oil over salads and soups can trick the body into feeling full and storing less fat.
44 Spinach can make kidney stones worse High-oxalate foods such as spinach encourage the formation of kidney stones, which occur when waste products in the urine crystallise.
45 Crusty bread may cut cancer Crusts have eight times the amount of cancer-fighting antioxidants called pronyl-lysine than the rest of the bread, according to a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
46 Boiling hot drinks can ruin your smile Drinking very hot fluids can cause your gums to recede, leaving them prone to infection. Allow drinks to cool before drinking.
47 Frozen vegetables are just as healthy as fresh Although generally speaking fresh is best, providing the fruit or vegetables are frozen immediately after picking, they will retain most of their nutrients and vitamins.
48 Drinking fruit juice can rot your teeth High fructose levels in fruit can cause tooth decay. Have them with meals or brush your teeth directly after drinking.
49 Fizzy drinks can lower your immunity The tartrazine found in fizzy drinks causes depletion of the body's zinc levels. Zinc plays a vital role in supporting our immune systems - 15mg a day is the recommended daily amount.
50 Teabags can fight cold sores Placing a cold, used teabag on a cold sore can reduce inflammation and infection.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Abortion facts


When does the unborn baby’s heart begin to beat?
The heartbeat begins on the 21st day after conception.


When does the brain begin to function?
Electrical brain waves have been recorded as early as forty days.


How early can a baby survive outside the mother’s womb?
Currently, twenty weeks is considered the accepted minimum. However, this time will be reduced as medical technology continues to improve.


What about cases of rape and incest?
Pregnancy from rape is extremely rare. As reasons for legalizing abortion rape and incest are nothing more than emotional screens used by those profiting from abortion. But we must approach the victim of rape or incest with great compassion. The woman has been subjected to an ugly trauma, and she needs love, support and help. But she has been the victim of one violent act. Should we now ask her to be a party to a second violent act -that of abortion? Unquestionably, many would return the violence of killing an innocent baby for the violence of rape. But, before making this decision, remember that most of the trauma has already occurred. She has been raped. That trauma will live with her all her life. Furthermore, this girl did not report for help, but kept this to herself. For several weeks or months, she has thought of little else. Now, she has finally asked for help, has shared her upset, and should be in a supportive situation.


But what about the child with disease who will die a slow death or live his life as a burden to his family?
Do you believe the new “ethic” should be that we kill the suffering or burdensome? Some of these cases are tragic, some are also inspirational. We cannot assume the responsibility for killing an unborn child simply because the child has not yet been seen in public. The child’s place of residence does not change what abortion does - kill a human being.


What about the population boom? We can hardly feed the people of the world now!
True, the population of the world is growing, but population is not much of a problem in the United States. With a birth every 8 seconds and a death every 11 seconds, the U.S. population is growing at less than one percent per year.
Population growth or decline compares replacement of the current number of reproductive age individuals with the number of babies being born. By this measure, the United States is now in a sharp population decline.

Health facts


* In Botswana, more than one in three adults aged 15-49 are infected with HIV/AIDS.

* The average woman in New Zealand doesn’t give birth until she is nearly 30 years old.

* Mexican women spend 15.3% of their life in ill health.

* 22% of American women aged 20 gave birth while in their teens. In Switzerland and Japan, only 2% did so.

* In Ethiopia, nine out of ten births occur without skilled health staff present.

* The United States tops the world in plastic surgery procedures. Next comes Mexico.

* Only 4% of married women in Chad are using contraceptives.

* More than half of all doctors in Finland are female.

* One in three Italian babies is born by caesarean section.

The rarest coffee & chocolate is???







The rarest coffee in the world is Kopi Luwak, which is found in Indonesia. It cost about $300 a pound.














The rarest chocolate bar in the world is the Porcelana bar. There are only 20,000 of these bars produced a year, and they sell for $90 per pound
























The reason why??? facts

The reason why milk is white is because it contains a protein called Casein, which is white. Milk also contains fat, which is also white.

The reason why locusts swarm are because when they are in groups, a “hot-spot” behind their hind legs is stimulated, which in turn causes their destructive nature. A large swarm of locusts can eat eighty thousand tons of corn in a day.

The reason why hair turns gray as we age is because the pigment cells in the hair follicle start to die, which is responsible for producing “melanin” which gives the hair colour.

The reason why hair turns gray as we age is because the pigment cells in the hair follicle start to die, which is responsible for producing “melanin” which gives the hair colour.

The reason why golf balls have dimples on them is because it helps in the ball to move a farther distance by reducing drag.

The reason why flamingos are pink is because they eat shrimp which have a red pigment.

The reason why bubbles are round is because this is the most efficient shape that the soap film can take for the amount of air trapped inside.

The reason why bubble gum is pink is because the inventor only had pink colouring left. Ever since then, the colour of bubble gum has been predominantly pink.

The reason the soft drink Dr Pepper is called that is because the inventor Wade Morrison named it after Dr. Charles Pepper who had given him his first job.

The reason firehouses have circular stairways is from the days when the engines were pulled by horses. The horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases.

The reason firehouses have circular stairways is from the days of yorewhen the engines were pulled by horses. The horses were stabled on theground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases.


mixed facts

The tallest woman that ever lived was Zeng Jinlian who was 8 feet 2 inches tall of China. Shed died at the age of 17.

The tallest woman in the world is American Sandy Allen who is 7 feet 7 inches.


The tallest mammal in the world is the giraffe.

The tallest freestanding sculpture in the world is Chief Crazy Horse in South Dakota, USA.

The Taj Mahal was actually built for use as a tomb.

The Super Bowl is so popular that it is the number on at-home party event of the year.

The Super Bowl is broadcast to over 182 countries in the world.

The sun shrinks five feet every hour.

The sun is approximately 75% hydrogen, 25% helium by mass.

The sun is approximately 149 million kilometres from the earth.

The substance that gives red wine and dark beer its color is said to have a positive effects on cholesterol and blood pressure.

The study of twins is known as gemellology.

The study of the iris of the eye is called iridology.

The study of ants is called Myrmecology.

The stringy thing that is seen in egg whites is called “chalazae.”

The strike note of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is e-flat.

The story of Mulan had been told in China for almost 1,500 years before Disney decided to make it into an animated movie.

The stomach of an adult can hold 1.5 liters of material.

The state that has the most diners in the world is New Jersey, which is referred to as the “Diner Capital of the World.”

The state that grows the most cranberries is Wisconsin. More than 300 million pounds of cranberries are grown in Wisconsin.

The state of Tennessee was known as Franklin before 1796.

The state of California has more 7-Eleven stores than any other state. There are approximately 1,200 stores.

The state of Alaska has almost twice as many caribou as people.

The stapler was invented in Spring Valley, Minnesota.

The Stanley Cup originally was only seven and a half inches high.

The stage were the television sitcom “Friends” is shot on is said to be haunted.

The Spring peeper (a frog) can survive the winter season with 65% of its body water as ice.

The spray WD-40 got its name because there were forty attempts needed before the creation of the “water displacing” substance.

The sport of surfing originated in Hawaii.

The sport Lacrosse was initially played by Native American Indians. They played the sport to prepare for war.

The spider used in the 2002 movie Spider-Man was a Steatoda spider, not a black widow. The spider was given anaesthesia, and was then painted blue and red.

The sperm count of an average American male compared to thirty years ago is down thirty percent.

The speed of sound must be exceeded to produce a sonic boom.

The speed at which honey bees fly is at 15 miles per hour.

The space between your eyebrows is called the Glabella.

The sound of E.T. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in Jello
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The sound made by the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is so loud that it can be heard 40 miles away.

The sound made by the toadfish when mating underwater is so loud that it can be heard by humans on the shore.

The sole purpose of a drone bee is to mate with the queen bee.

The snow leopard protects itself from extreme cold when it sleeps by wrapping its 3-foot-long tail around its nose.

The smoke that is produced by a fire kills more people than a burn does because of carbon monoxide and other dangerous gases.

The smile is the most frequently used facial expression. A smile can use anywhere from a pair of 5 to 53 facial muscles.

The smallest will ever written was 3.8 cm in diameter. It had 40 words written on it and was signed by two witnesses.

The smallest stamp in the world was issued in 1863 by the Columbian state of Bolivar and measured 9.5 x 8mm.

The smallest frog is the “Brazilian baby frog”, which is smaller than a dime.

The smallest bone in the human body is the stirrup bone, which is located in the ear.

The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone which is located in the ear.

The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird. The bird is 2.24 inches long.

The small intestine in the human body is about 2 inches around, and 22 feet long.