Did You Know part 1

Did you know?

Brain growth

The human brain stops growing at the age of 18.

No panties

3.9% of all women do not wear underwear.

ROFL!

Electrolytes

The fluids we drink and foods we eat contain mineral salts, which form electrolytes when they dissolve in the fluids in our bodies. They're present in blood, urine, in the fluid inside the body's cells and in the fluid in the space surrounding the cells. Sodium, calcium, chloride, magnesium and potassium are the most common electrolytes in the human body. They're essential for many heart, nerve and muscle functions. They also play an important role in keeping fluid levels normal in different body compartments.

Wasted time

"Regret for wasted time is more wasted time."

Mason Cooley

Lefthanded people

Around 2,000 left-handed people die annually due to improper use of equipment designed only for right handed people.

Chemical Food Preservation

There are three classes of chemical preservatives commonly used in foods:

* Benzoates (such as sodium benzoate)

* Nitrites (such as sodium nitrite)

* Sulphites (such as sulphur dioxide)

If you look at the ingredient labels of different foods, you will frequently see these different types of chemicals used. Another common preservative that you will commonly see on food labels is sorbic acid. All of these chemicals either inhibit the activity of bacteria or kill the bacteria.

M & M's

M & M's were developed so that soldiers could eat candy without getting their fingers sticky.

Polar bears

Polar bears' fur is not white, it's clear. Their skin is actually black. Their hair is hollow and acts like fiber optics, directing sunlight to warm their skin.

Cyberchondria

Cyberchondria is a term that describes individuals who use the internet to find information about their health and then believe they suffer from all the diseases found online.

Mother Earth

Earth is the only planet not named after a god.

Hilarious dog

Human iron

There is enough iron in a human being to make one small nail.

Multivitamins

Multivitamins are a good way to help supplement a diet for those who don't always have time to shop for fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains. But most health experts agree that a multivitamin is no replacement for a good, well-balanced diet. In fact, if you do eat a well-balanced diet, you not only have no need for a multivitamin, but you actually could be getting too much of a good thing -- especially when you consider that many foods are already fortified with vitamins and minerals. Supplementing the areas where your diet falls short with specific vitamins may be a better plan if you're a relatively healthy eater.

NFL and cows

It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.

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