Did you Know...
From a friend:
In my years of dating I have learned a few things and met a few men. And after many late night discussions with my friends we have come to realize that there are just some basic qualities a man has to have, so that the relationship can work. Although he may have most of them, chemistry is still a very important part of the relationship. So after you find one that makes you melt, make sure you know him for more than one month, and look for these qualities in him. Some things they'll learned with time & a good woman who teach them, because you will not find a perfect one. The woman makes the man... "What we want in a man"
1. humor
2. communication skills
3. honesty & openness, willing to learn & grow with you
4. affectionate / horny & sexy
5. reasonably fit / attractive
6. successful / ambitious
7. generous & humble
8. companionship
9. faithful / dedicated, loving & caring
10. Spiritual
11. a good respectful father,son, brother, husband & friend ...
12. Good hygiene
14. Good friends
15. Good taste & fashionable
When choosing your soul mate you should make sure the man you choose has at least 6 out of these 15 qualities. And remember girls, some things are just non-negociable..... These qualities are in no any specific order, and if he has them all, grab him and never let him go!!!!! If you have a quality of your own you wish to add, please do so and pass it on to me and all your girlfriends. Tirzha
Did you know ?
1.) The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929; "7" was selected because the original containers were 7 ounces. "UP" indicated the direction of the bubbles.
2.) Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
3.) The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for blood plasma. 05.) American car horns beep in the tone of F.
4.) Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.
5.) 1 in every 4 Americans has appeared on television.
6.) You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
7.) Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty years of age or older.
8.) The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.
9.) American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first-class.
10.) Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
11.) The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA."
12.) Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
13.) The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.
14.) Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.
15.) The first owner of the Marlboro company died of lung cancer.
16.) Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
17.) Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.
18.) Adolf Hitler's mother seriously considered having an abortion but was talked out of it by her doctor.
19.) Marilyn Monroe had six toes.
20.) All US Presidents have worn glasses. Some just didn't like being seen wearing them in public.
21.) Walt Disney was afraid of mice.
22.) The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
23.) Coca-Cola was originally green.
24.) Everyday more money is printed for Monopoly than the US TREASURY.
25.) The Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters.
26.) Men can read smaller print than women; women can HEAR better.
27.) The city with more Rolls Royce's per capita: Hong Kong & The state with highest percentage of people that walk to work: Alaska. Percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. Percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
28.) Barbie's measurements if she were life size: 39-23-33
29.) Cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
30.) Average number of people airborne over the U.S. any given hour: 61,000
31.) Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
32.) The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 years old and lived in China in 1910.
33.) First novel ever written on a typewriter was Tom Sawyer.
34.) The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
35.) Each king in a deck of cards represents a great king from history: Spades--King David, Clubs--Alexander the Great, Hearts--Charlemagne, Diamonds--Julius Caesar
36.) If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air- the person died in battle, if the horse has one front leg in the air- the person died as a result of wounds received in battle- if the horse has both feet on the ground- the person died of natural causes.
37.) Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July: John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2 (but the last signature was not added until 5 years later.)
38.) "I am" is the shortest complete sentece in the English language. & in the bible means Lord Jesus.
39.) Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt.
40.) The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
41.) The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in five must be straight. These straight sections are usable airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.
42.) The cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth II, moves only six inches per one gallon of diesel fuel.
43.) The name "Jeep" came from the abbreviation used in the Army for the "General Purpose" vehicle G.P.
Q. What occurs more often in December than any other month? A. Conception
Q. What separates "60 Minutes" on CBS from every other TV show? A. No theme song
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what? A. Their birthplace
Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you could find the letter "A" ? A. one thousand
Q. What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common? A. All invented by women
Q. What is the only food the does not spoil? A. Honey
Are flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.
Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
Use empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords in. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze.
Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag dipped in baking soda. Comes of with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!); rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would be much more economical. And now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way!
Opening brand new jars can be a feat in itself. Well, I have found a way to make it the easiest thing to do. Instead of banging a jar of jam, pickles, etc., with a knife until it loosens up, I simply reach into the drawer and pull out the handy nutcracker. It adjusts to the size of the jar and I simply give it a good twist and off pops the lid!
Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works every time!
Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
Spray a bit of perfume on the lightbulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
1. Salt doesn't always work in boiling eggs to keep them from cracking. , unless they are almost room tempature. But a table knife placed in the water before putting the eggs in, does---or any heavy metal utensil. Also leave in for a several seconds after putting eggs in.
2. Alcohol will clean everything!!! Your stove top, cabinets tops, etc., etc., ( I accidently found this out last year when I accidently spilled some vodka (: on my counter top next to the stove. As I sponged it up I noticed everything became cleaner than anytime before! I later mentioned this to my sister-in-law and she said my other sister-in-law has cleaned with it for ages.)
3. Baking soda also keeps ants from crossing it. Since most ants seem to come up around cabinets or stove, it is more accessible for those places where a chalk would not work.
4. To remove chemicals from fruits & vegetables that are not organically grown, if you wash them in 1/2 teaspoon of clorox to a quart of water it will nullify any pesticides. For tough skinned veg's or fruits you soak them for fifteen minutes---then you rinse them in clear water for the same amount of time. For thin skinned you only do it for 10 minutes & rinse them for 10 minutes. I have done this for years as I am allergic to chemicals & pesticides.
Place an apple in a jar of brown sugar that is hardened and it will soften it up. AND---coca cola will clean off your car battery & cables---for those of you who are mechanically inclined. In fact, coca cola will clean off everything. If you place a dime in a bottle of coke it will dissolve in a short time.
GREAT IDEAS: 1. Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
2. Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle and you'll get perfectly shaped pancakes every time.
3. To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.--ALSO KEEP THEM IN REFRIGERATOR IN CUT OFF BROWN PAPER BAG
4. To prevent eggshells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
5. Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan and the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.
6. To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
7. To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet,simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop--ALSO PUT AUTOMATIC SOAP IN WARM WATER INTO WHATEVER HAS BURNT STUFF, LET IT SET WHILE EATING..WALA !!
8. Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
9. When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake.
10. If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant "fix me up."
11. Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
12. Brush some beaten egg white over piecrust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
13. Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it.
14. When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural sweetness.
15. To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh, but if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
16. Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
17. Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
18. If you have a problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
19. Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
20. To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.
21. Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
22. Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
23. When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
24. Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer: Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
25. Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
26. Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
27. Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
28. Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run the hot water.
29. Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some not-so-timely) information on to a friend or two.
Did you know...
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. ( Hardly seems worth it )
If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. ( Now that's more like it )
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. ( OMG! )
A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes. ( In my next life I want to be a pig )
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. ( Still not over that pig thing. )
A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death. ( Creepy! )
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to it's body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off. ( "Honey, I'm home. What the....." )
Some lions mate over 50 times a day. ( I still want to be a pig in my next life. Quality over quantity. )
Butterflies taste their own feet. ( Something I always wanted to know. )
Elephants are the only animal that cannot jump. ( OK, so that would be a good thing.... )
A cat's urine glows under a blacklight. ( I wonder who was paid to figure that out.)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. ( I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains. ( I know some people like that too. )
Polar bears are left handed. ( Who knew...? Who cares! )
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. ( What about the pig? )
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The program set you up with another couple ( a date) to find out if you're happy with your relationship.
Even If you are not dating anybody, you can call. I don't know exactly the rules but you can ask them.
They pay each person $250. And they give you money for the date.
Call: Shelley Brown at (818) 972- 0932 or e mail: SB7@Changeofheart.com
It's good for whoever doesn't have a date!!!! (or who is not happy with the relationship now) They like people who look good in camera...
Life in the Sixteenth Century:
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and were still smelling pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. ======================================================
Baths equaled a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water". ========================================================
Houses had thatched roofs. Thick straw, piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the pets...dogs, cats and other small animals, mice, rats, bugs lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs." =======================================================
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could really mess up your nice clean bed. So, they found if they made beds with big posts and hung a sheet over the top, it addressed that problem. Hence those beautiful big 4 poster beds with canopies. ======================================================
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt, hence the saying "dirt poor." The wealthy had slate floors which would get slippery in the winter when wet. So they spread thresh on the floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on they kept adding more thresh until when you opened the door it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed at the entry way, hence a "thresh hold". =====================================================
They cooked in the kitchen in a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They mostly ate vegetables and didn't get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes the stew had food in it that had been in there for a month. Hence the rhyme: peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old."
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Sometimes they could obtain pork and would feel really special when that happened. When company came over, they would bring out some bacon and hang it to show it off. It was a sign of wealth and that a man "could really bring home the bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and "chew the fat." ========================================================
Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with a high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food. This happened most often with tomatoes, so they stopped eating tomatoes... for 400 years. ========================================================
Most people didn't have pewter plates, but had trenchers - a piece of wood with the middle scooped out like a bowl. Trenchers were never washed and a lot of times worms got into the wood. After eating off wormy trencher, they would get "trench mouth." ========================================================
Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the "upper crust". ========================================================
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whiskey. The combination would sometimes knock them out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a "wake". ========================================================
England is old and small, and they started running out of places to bury people. So, they would dig up coffins and would take their bones to a house and re-use the grave. In reopening these coffins, one out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they thought they would tie a string on their wrist and lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night to listen for the bell. Hence on the "graveyard shift" they would know that someone was "saved by the bell" or he was a "dead ringer."