In My World

Did you know that your heart beats 100,000 times a day?

I personally thought it was much more than that. Really, I do not know why but I have this strange notion that 100,000 times ain’t enough! It seems to me that my heart beats a lot more!

And girls, mind it now when your boyfriends tell you that they think about you with each of their heartbeat. Do not get over your head. They are thinking about you ONLY 100,000 times a day!

It is good to know that the temperature at the centre of the Earth is estimated to be 5,500 degrees Celsius.

It is good to know that the world’s tallest woman is Sandy Allen. She is 2.35m (7 ft. 7 in.).

Wow! Imagine that?! 2.35m? I dare not compare that to my 1.57m!

It is good to know that the only 2 animals that can see behind itself without turning its head are the rabbit and the parrot. I google that fact to know how they actually achieve that.  Do the same if you want to know more… I cannot copy and paste here…copyrights…

It is good to know that the oldest living thing on earth is some 12,000 years old. It is the flowering shrubs called creosote bushes in the Mojave Desert.

Imagine that?! Oldest living thing in a DESERT? where there is basically no water…I guess that is what Survival is all about…

It is good to know that when subjected to an electric current of at least 50 volts, a cat’s tail always points toward the north.

I do not know why but I have this funny picture in my mind, of an electrocuted cat (Grosminet to be exact, the cat in “titi and grosminet”?) with its tail pointing north and I am really laughing hard at it! Not very nice, isn’t it? But I can’t help it!

Now I am wondering, what if the cat is put on a spinning table while applying the current? Will its tail revolve in a circle? If someone tries it, please let me know. 

It is good to know that a green diamond is the rarest diamond.

Well personally I did not know that green diamonds existed. Not a wonder, it is said to be the rarest. Guess people do not talk too much about it. However, it is always good to know!

As it is the case right now in Mauritius, and it is the “season” for it, many people are getting what we call the common cold. It is good to know that the first case of the common cold was diagnosed in 1611 in Stratford, England. The patient? John Common, who coincidentally gave his cold to William Shakespeare who said the new malady exacerbated his lovesickness, thereby inspiring several of his most fondly remembered sonnets. 

William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliette, right? For a guy who is so lovesick, I wonder how he got inspired to write a story that is still considered as one of the greatest love stories. And then there is Macbeth. I guess he wrote that one while having a severe case of the common cold!

It is good to know that a dog’s sense of smell is 1000 times more sensitive than a human’s.

So a friendly advice, do not mess around with dogs. You may run but you will not ever be able to hide….from its sense of smell.

It is no wonder that these animals are used by the Police in their investigations. Remember Rex guys? the super cop dog? I liked that tv series but I guess it has become quite outdated!

Personally I hate dogs! But this thing about their sense of smell is quite amazing…and it is always good to know!

Having problems to sleep lately? or sometimes? or always? I have been sent a very good link about sleeping or lack thereof…

Here is what I have found interesting:

• “Don’t eat or drink large amounts before bedtime. Eat a light dinner about two hours before sleeping. If you’re prone to heartburn, avoid spicy or fatty foods, which can make your heartburn flare and prevent a restful sleep. Also, limit how much you drink before bed. Too much liquid can cause you to wake up repeatedly during the night for trips to the bathroom.”

• Avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcohol in the evening. These are stimulants that can keep you awake. Smokers often experience withdrawal symptoms at night, and smoking in bed is dangerous. Avoid caffeine for eight hours before your planned bedtime. Your body doesn’t store caffeine, but it takes many hours to eliminate the stimulant and its effects. And although often believed to be a sedative, alcohol actually disrupts sleep.”

• “Exercise regularly. Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, can help you fall asleep faster and make your sleep more restful. Don’t exercise within three hours of your bedtime, however. Exercising right before bed may make getting to sleep more difficult.”

You can find more information here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep/HQ01387