OldDog/NewTricks
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Interesting Facts:
1556) Real Fact
The first ballpoint pens were sold in 1945 for $12.00.
(Source: snapple(.com)
1557) Don’t take Clean Water for granted!
An estimated 50% of all people in developing nations are suffering from one or more infectious diseases caused by consuming contaminated water, or by disease-carrying organisms that breed in water. In fact, 80% of all diseases in the developing world are caused by contaminated water. More than five million deaths and over six million cases of blindness or other severe complications occur annually from water-related diseases. In fact, the United Nations has identified that a child dies every eight seconds as a result of water-borne disease.
(Source: Campus Crusade for Christ International, November 2003)
1558) Notable Case
In 1966, the Supreme Court ruled that crime suspects must be told of their right to remain silent and offered access to a lawyer before any statements they make can be used in court. Since that ruling in Miranda vs. Arizona, the court has revisited the issue at least four dozen times to address a variety of police situations.
(Source: USA Today, December 8, 2003)
1559) Now that’s a brilliant cut
In 1919 Marcel Tolkowsky worked out a formula for the ideal proportions of a cut diamond. He figured mathematically the proper ratio between angles of facets opposite each other, and found the maximum refracted (inner) light without losing the vital reflected (outer) light (57 facets). This cut has ever since been called The Brilliant Cut.
(Source: Diamond Essence, USA Today, December 8, 2003)
1560) Question: How many movies was Marline Monroe in?
Answer: 31.
(Source: KQMS 1400 AM, Redding Ca. 12/8/03)
1556) Real Fact
The first ballpoint pens were sold in 1945 for $12.00.
(Source: snapple(.com)
1557) Don’t take Clean Water for granted!
An estimated 50% of all people in developing nations are suffering from one or more infectious diseases caused by consuming contaminated water, or by disease-carrying organisms that breed in water. In fact, 80% of all diseases in the developing world are caused by contaminated water. More than five million deaths and over six million cases of blindness or other severe complications occur annually from water-related diseases. In fact, the United Nations has identified that a child dies every eight seconds as a result of water-borne disease.
(Source: Campus Crusade for Christ International, November 2003)
1558) Notable Case
In 1966, the Supreme Court ruled that crime suspects must be told of their right to remain silent and offered access to a lawyer before any statements they make can be used in court. Since that ruling in Miranda vs. Arizona, the court has revisited the issue at least four dozen times to address a variety of police situations.
(Source: USA Today, December 8, 2003)
1559) Now that’s a brilliant cut
In 1919 Marcel Tolkowsky worked out a formula for the ideal proportions of a cut diamond. He figured mathematically the proper ratio between angles of facets opposite each other, and found the maximum refracted (inner) light without losing the vital reflected (outer) light (57 facets). This cut has ever since been called The Brilliant Cut.
(Source: Diamond Essence, USA Today, December 8, 2003)
1560) Question: How many movies was Marline Monroe in?
Answer: 31.
(Source: KQMS 1400 AM, Redding Ca. 12/8/03)