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Did You Know #21

The phrase "War is Hell" was credited to former US Army general William T. Sherman.

Did You Know #20

A furfuraceous person usually suffers from dandruff and could benefit from special shampoo.

Did You Know #19

A tetrahedron is another name for a pyramid.

Did You Know #18

Enacted in 1953, an Ohio law states that no person shall be arrested on the Fourth of July nor on a Sunday, while going to/from a designated place of worship.

Did You Know #17

The slogan "54-40 or Fight!" referred to a dispute over the territory of Oregon. It was west of the Continental Divide, at 54 degrees, 40 minutes latitude.

Top 42 Exercise Tips

These tips will make you feel better, healthier, slimmer, and yes, sexier.

Just to note, I’m not a certified trainer. I’m just sharing stuff that’s worked for me and others. Also, some of this stuff is contradictory. That’s because you’re not supposed to implement all of them — just pick the ones you think will work for you, and give them a try. Good luck!

Did You Know #16

Whittaker Chambers, the Communist spy who testified in the Alger Hiss trial also translated Bambi from German into English.

Did You Know #15

The character of Cliff Clavin on Cheers was an afterthought. John Ratzenberger originally auditioned for the character of Norm, but lost the audition. Ratzenberger insisted that the bar needed a resident "Know-it-all" and the character of the mail carrier Cliff was created.

Did You Know #14

After graduating from Harvard, Ernest Lawrence Thayer got paid five dollars for his poem "Casey At the Bat".

Did You Know #13

Along with the Bible, a collection of Aesop's Fables was among the first illustrated books ever printed.