By the Number
8
Inches (twenty centimeters) of annual precipitation in the coastal regions of Antarctica. The inland portion of Antarctica receives even less, qualifying the continent as a desert.
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The Daily Extra # 110
Mindful Moment
Cleaning centers the brain on one task at a time. It is made up of mechanical and rhythmic motions, Open the windows and allow the fresh air to flow into the room. Then focus on one room, task, or corner to clean
The Daily Extra # 109
Tom Hanks and Mr. Rogers are distant cousins
Tom Hanks played Fred Rogers in the 2019 film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, but their connection doesn’t stop here. An Ancestry.com dig into their family trees found the two are actually sixth cousins who share a five-times great grandfather. What’s more, they’re also both descendants from two American brothers who fought in the Revolutionary War, according to People magazine.
The Daily Extra #108
It’s illegal to run out of gas on the Autobahn
Running out of gas on Germany’s fast-speed highway is against the law because it’s seen as a preventable circumstance. Stopping on the autobahn, even driving over the shoulder, is prohibited unless it’s an absolute emergency.
The Daily Extra # 107
Pun-official Holiday
September 26
Save the Koala Day is fantastic for Koala-ty time!
The Daily Extra # 106
Groaners: World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns
Q: What did the ghost use to get the wrinkles out of its sheet?
A: Boo-tox
The Daily Extra # 105
By the Number
12,750
Total length, in miles, of sidewalks in New York City
The Daily Extra # 105
Cooking Tip
To make a thicker sauce for pasta, add some of the water used to boil the pasta.
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Fun Fact
Philo T. Farnsworth was the first to produce a televised image in 1927, but Vladimir Zworykin, who was developing the same technology for Westinghouse, was the first to obtain the patent.
The Daily Extra # 103
For many people, the coffee break is an important but often forgotten part of the day. To celebrate this moment, the town of Stoughton, Wisconsin, holds an annual Coffee Break Festival. The event includes coffee tastings, fun brew competitions, and bean-spitting contests.
The Daily Extra # 102
By the number
1.33
The weight in pounds (0.6 kilograms) of the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. The 3,106-carat gem was discovered in the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa, in 1905
The Daily Extra #101
50 Years ago, on…
October 1, 1975
Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the ” Thrilla in Manila” boxing match in the Philippines.
The Daily Extra #100
New Zealand has more sheep than people
Sheep rule the roost in New Zealand. With a sheep population of 23.3 million compared to 5.2 million people, that means there are 4.4 sheep for every New Zealander. – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know
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Nomophobia is the fear of being without your smartphone
For many people, the anxiety of being detached from your phone or not having cell service is real. The condition, Nomophobia, stands for No Mobile Phone Phobia and can cause such symptoms as sweating, shaking, agitation and even breathing difficulties. Research has shown Nomophobia can affect up to 73% of people, according to Forbes.
The Daily Extra #98
Two-stick Popsicles were created to make your dollar stretch
During the Great Depression, the Popsicle® company debuted the two-stick ice pop so people could get more bang for their buck, or rather, five cents.
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