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“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” – Oprah Winfrey
Between 1979 and 1984, Switzerland dropped more than 150,000 vaccine-loaded chicken heads a year into the countryside, all in an effort to end a rabies epidemic brought on by red foxes.
In response to Word of the Day Challenge- Quote
Questions tumble out of curious minds
Unexpected answers spark a grin
Oh, the fun of chasing ideas
Turning thoughts into little adventures
Every word a tiny spark
“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”― Henry David Thoreau
At their peak in 1950, there were roughly seven hundred Tunnel of Love rides operating in the US. As public displays of affection and unchaperoned dates became more socially acceptable, they gradually disappeared. Their numbers were down to single digits as of 2022.
“As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.” ― Henry David Thoreau
Raspberries, apples, pears, and cherries are all fruits that belong to the Rosaceae (rose) family. The genus Rubus includes raspberries as well as blackberries and dewberries.
“Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.”― Henry David Thoreau
Jelly beans were associated with Christmas before they became an Easter candy.
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”― William James
In Germany, causing a nuclear explosion that negligently endangers someone’s life, limbs, or property will land you a one- to ten-year prison sentence, depending on the severity of the damage.
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” -William James
Birthmarks are usually due to pigmentation. Cells growing in clusters or weirdly formed blood vessels. In centuries past, they were believed to form from a mothers ignored cravings or phobias and could be used as evidence someone was a witch.
“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” ― Henry David Thoreau
A dentist helped introduce cotton candy to the masses. Dr. William Morrison, in a confectioner’s chair named John C Wharton, invented the first cotton candy machine in 1897. In 1921, a different dentist both patented his own machine and likely coined the term “cotton candy”.
“You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.” — Oprah Winfrey
Some species of maple trees can change their sex. They’ll have male flowers one year and then grow female flowers the next season.
“Belief creates the actual fact.” — William James
The US government temporarily banned sliced bread in 1943. It wasn’t an attempt to keep bread prices low by conserving material for the war effort. The brief fan was highly unpopular among both bakeries and homemakers.
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Peter Graves, born on March 18, 1926, was primarily known for his serious roles in the TV series Mission Impossible, which debuted in 1966. Initially, he showed little interest in taking part in the classic comedy Airplane, released in 1980, describing it as trash and the worst-tasting he had ever encountered. However, after meeting with the filmmakers, he changed his mind and later commented, “They say you should challenge yourself as an actor, so let’s embrace it.”
“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” – William James
Julia Child enjoyed featuring Goldfish Crackers, which first appeared in 1962 as a delightful appetizer at dinner parties. She even paired them with an upside-down martini during Thanksgiving celebrations.
“For every reason, it’s not possible; there are hundreds of people who have faced the same circumstances and succeeded.” – Jack Canfield
The Earth was once inhabited by colossal mountains reaching heights comparable to the Himalayas, extending approximately 5,000 miles in width. This ancient supercontinent emerged around two billion years ago and has undergone significant erosion since its formation.
“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” – Robert H. Schuller
In 1989, due to a computer glitch, 1082 baby boys in New York were officially named. Christop’ instead of Christopher. The database mistakenly limited the number of letters a baby’s name. Could be to eight, resulting in a few other baby name oddities, including Elizabet, Katherin and Alexandr.
“Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just one step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Ravens are very smart birds who can recognize human faces and vocalize. They can even point with their beaks, as people use their fingers to gesture towards objects.