Sunday, January 22, 2012

F. Y. I.

Quotable
by  Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and poet (1803-1882)
"I hate the giving of the hand unless the whole man accompanies it."

So called
A group of turtles or tortoises is known as a turn.

Did You Know?
On average, a man spends about five months of his life shaving.

Tip to Try
Turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth can save up to five gallons of water.

Table Tidbits
Ketchup was originally a fish sauce originating in the Orient.  Early Western ketchups were in fact made with fish and spices, or mushrooms.

Still on the Books
In Marshalltown, Iowa, horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants.

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