Historical
Cotton Cavity
Dentists worldwide encourage their patients to floss, brush their teeth several times a day and avoid sugar at all cost. It comes at a surprise when we learn the little unknown fact that cotton candy was created by none other than a dentist. This fact always surprises people and is a great conversation starter in an event where fairy floss, also known as cotton candy is involved. One of the world’s favourite carnival snacks, commonly known as daddy’s beard (barbe a papa) in french, is commonly known worldwide.This sugary treat has so many different little nicknames. Here is a little history of the cotton candy invention.
By Jessica Bertrand5 years ago in FYI
History of March
The month that can come in “like a lion and out like a lamb” is named after Mars, the Roman god of war (and agriculture). Indeed, in French, the month is called Mars. March, or Martius as it was known in ancient Rome, is the first month of Spring and was considered a favorable season for travel, planting, or beginning a military campaign.
By Bill Petro5 years ago in FYI
10 Bizarre Inventions That Never Made It To Your Home.
With so many bright and inspired minds in the world today, the market is bound to be saturated with some inventions that are a bit odd. Today’s article compiles ten inventions that were meant for homes but were simply too bizarre to flourish for too long. The reasons for why these products failed vary, from major inefficiency to overall ineffectiveness.
By The Savant Post5 years ago in FYI
Kiwis - Fruit or fiction?
Kiwifruit, small, brown and fuzzy but oh so delicious. Yes they can be a bit of a pain to peel or perhaps you prefer to cut them in half and scoop out the tasty, nutritious pulp. So versatile you can use it for toppings, fruit salad, smoothies, garnish or my personal favorite, on top of a pavlova. M-mm! Love them or hate them, they have an intriguing story, one which surprisingly, few people know.
By Suzanne Burfield-Hancock5 years ago in FYI
The Friendship of Two Writers
Want to know a bit of uncommon knowledge about two of the world's most praised writers? Ernest Hemingway was an American writer born in 1899. He is wildly successful and produced books the many booklovers treasure to this day. Some of the favorites being ‘The Old Man and the Sea’, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’, and ‘ The Sun Also Rises’. He went on to win a Nobel Prize and a Pulitzer Prize for his writing. Not to mention a bronze star medal for his time in the war. Hemingway was also known for being a raging alcoholic. It is rumored that he once drank sixteen daiquiris in one night, which is awful for your liver but a bit impressive. Although he is mostly famous for his many books I know him from one simple quote.
By Amanda Mitchell5 years ago in FYI
Henry Ford
The age-old question- Ford or Chevy? It has broken relationships, started wars in families, Facebook pages have been created for supporters, men and women have stayed up all night waiting for the arrival of the latest and greatest vehicles to flow off production lines. It is an American icon, a way of life, a tribute to the hardworking citizens of this country, it is up there with Christmas and Apple pie.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins5 years ago in FYI
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
Research into this story came when my youngest son asked me what a Ponzi scheme was. He is learning about economic in school, and financial questions in my house is a new thing. For example- how does the health care industry work? Why do we pay health insurance and still have to pay medical bills? What is interest and who gets to decide what the interest rate is going to be? Why do we have credit cards? How do you get a mortgage? How does the government know how much taxes to charge and how do you know that you are not paying too much? Now, I know that many of you think that these are simple questions- but go ahead, break it down for a 13-year-old in a way that makes sense. I will wait....
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins5 years ago in FYI
Brontosaurus Isn't A Real Dinosaur
Almost everybody has loved dinosaurs at some point. Some, like me, have never "grown out" of our obsession with these prehistoric beasts. As such, we have a healthy love of them even when times are tough. it is the mystery, the absolute greatness of them that I have come to respect. As such, I have accumulated 34 years of dinosaur trivia to astound your friends with!
By Alex Arbios5 years ago in FYI
FIRE!
Nothing can empty a building faster than someone yelling the word FIRE! The history of fires and firefighting is filled with unbelievable stories and fascinating facts The story is a tribute to the firefighters who developed innovations in the fight against fire and risked their lives in the line of duty.
By Mary Chris Foxworthy5 years ago in FYI
Coco Chanel was a Nazi
When someone thinks of designer brands, there are many that come to mind, but few have the history, let alone notoriety, of the Chanel brand. The simple, yet sophisticated, logo is easy to identify, and is known across the globe. Unfortunately, both the brand and Coco Chanel herself, have ties to something much darker than a little black dress.
By Abby Ramsay5 years ago in FYI
