Who Knew? Some Fun Facts

DebraMae said:
The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a “chew stick,” which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth.
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I can just imagine the tarter build-up on people's teeth in 3,000 BC. I bet they were lucky to still have teeth by the time they were adults.

Speaking of teeth ... Teeth are the ONLY body part that cannot repair themselves. Repairing means either regrowing what was lost or replacing it with scar tissue. Our teeth cannot do that. Our brain for example will not regrow damaged brain cells but can repair an area by laying down other scar-type tissue .
 

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In 1963, major league baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry remarked, "They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run.'

On July 20, 1969, an hour after Neil Armstrong set foot on the surface of the moon, Perry hit his first, and only, home run while playing for the San Francisco Giants.


All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job in case their pants split.


There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.
 
A ten-year-old mattress weighs double what it did when it was new due to debris that it absorbs over time. That debris includes dust mites (their droppings and decaying bodies), mold, millions of dead skin cells, dandruff, animal and human hair, secretions, excretions, lint, pollen, dust, soil, sand, and a lot of perspiration, which the average person loses at a rate of a quart a day. Good night!
 
Flarbalard said:
Could have been worse... Stove Bolt, Carriage Bolt, and Sex Bolt.
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In case anyone else had a question...

A sex bolt is a type of fastener comprising a mated pair of screw and post, which are a machine screw and a nut that is barrel-shaped. The nut has a flange and a protruding boss that is internally threaded. The bolt (mated pair, screw and post) sits within the components being fastened, and the flange provides the bearing surface.

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gruntlabor said:
:) I don't know, Katherine. It's not good to sleep with your head tilted off the straight and center of your spine. A pillow can help to adjust that problem. I think I need a pillow. I know I like one.
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I asked AI
me: Should we sleep with a pillow?
Copilot: Sleeping with a pillow can be beneficial for most people as it helps maintain proper spinal alignment and provides comfort. Here are a few reasons why using a pillow might be a good idea:
Spinal Alignment: A pillow supports the natural curve of your neck and spine, helping to prevent neck and back pain.
Comfort: It can make sleeping more comfortable by cushioning your head and neck.
Breathing: Elevating your head slightly can help with breathing and reduce snoring.
.. there is more..
 
Rafflesia Arnoldii ​

Rafflesia Arnoldii is the individual flower with largest bloom in the world. The habitat of this rare flower is in the rainforests of Indonesia.

When in bloom, the Rafflesia emits a very strong and horrible odor, similar to that of carrion. The scent attracts insects that pollinate the plant.

Rafflesia Arnoldii can grow to be 3 feet large and weigh up to 15 pounds.

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