Trivia
For You
Monday December 1, 2008 |
| More than 45 percent of the homes in the United States have dust mites residing in them in significant numbers. The microscopic creatures burrow themselves by the thousands into plush furniture and carpeting to consume flakes from human skin and animal dander. Though mites are harmless, many people are allergic to their waste. When a person walks across the carpet, or settles onto the couch or into bed, their waste particles are stirred up. They are sent airborne, triggering sneezing and worse in some people. |
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| Using chemicals to get "high" isn't as new as one may think. Nitrous oxide was discovered in 1800. When inhaled, it was found to give a giddy, intoxicated feeling and to release the emotions. People laughed inanely, so it was called "laughing gas." For a while, parties were organized at which people sat around inhaling its fumes. |
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| About 93 percent of households in Denmark consume wine, the highest consumption of all countries. French homes follow with about 85 percent. |
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| In Syria, Christmas gifts are distributed by one of the Wise Men's camels. The gift-giving camel is said to have been the smallest one in the Wise Men's caravan. |
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| In 1822, in his book Confessions of an English Opium Eater, Thomas DeQuincy invented the word "tranquilizer" to describe the effect of opium. |
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| Start sending in your best holiday photos of your kids and grandkids for your fellow readers to vote on! The Parents photo gallery is a great place to see other people's photos, choose your favorites, and encourage your friends and family to help make your photos the most popular for the month.
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