Tuesday, January 11, 2011

formula

Did you know that coca-cola uses coca leaves that have been de-cocainized by a chemical company? However, some people still think that this process cannot extract all of the cocaine alkaloids...creepy!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Flamingo


Did you know that the pink flamingoes are pink because of what they eat? Some of you may know, but did you know that they eat with their head upside down in the water? Gotcha!

Friday, December 10, 2010

French Fries

Fun Fact: Did you know that french fries were introduced to the U.S. when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his Presidency (early 1800s)?

Friday, December 3, 2010

Mouth Wash

Fun Fact:
Did you know that mouthwash was used as a treatment for dry scalp and after-shave lotion in the 1920's? (I can barely keep this in my mouth for a second!)

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Facial Tissue

Fun Fact:
Did you know that kleenex was first invented to remove cold cream? But people started using it as disposable handkerchiefs, blowing their nose :)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Fire Alarm

Fun Fact:
Did you know that Japan invented a silent wasabi fire alarm that wafts wasabi vapor? In a test 93% actually woke up!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Vending Machine


Fun Fact:
Did you know that the first vending machine was made 2000 years ago for holy water? Once a coin was inserted into the machine the weight of the coin would drain holy water from a spout!