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curiousbrain

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Source - The first internet worm was created to determine how large the internet really was.

Source - Even if you don't own a GPS device, you and your brain are constantly awash in signals that the system broadcasts to Earth.

Source - An interplanetary internet is already under consideration, with an internet link to Mars planned but cancelled.

Source - It is speculated that some enterprising Western nation launched a digital attack against the Iranian nuclear program.
 

moreluck

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Free to you so that you may be better informed.

Hellmann's Mayonnaise - a bit of history.

Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was
manufactured in England
. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of
the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be
the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.

This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever
delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New
York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly
awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so
great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still
observe to this day.

The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of
course, as - Sinko De Mayo.

WHAT??? You expected something educational from me? You need a shot of
Tequila after that don't you?
 

moreluck

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Top 5 states for physical activity.....
Minnesota
Colorado
Oregon
Utah
Arizona

I was surprised not to see CA. because of all the people walking & jogging here all the time. I figure Minnesota is shoveling snow.
 

moreluck

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Most tattooed cities............

1. Miami Beach
2. Las Vegas
3. Richmond VA.
4. Flint, Michigan
5. Portland, OR.

I thought L.A. would be in there too.
 

moreluck

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Top 5 Cities For H.S. Graduation Rates.........

1. Vermont
2. Wisconsin
3. Iowa
4. Minnesota
5 Nebraska

Looks like kids finish school in places that seem boring.......they don't skip classes to surf.
 

klein

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Top 5 Cities For H.S. Graduation Rates.........

1. Vermont
2. Wisconsin
3. Iowa
4. Minnesota
5 Nebraska

Looks like kids finish school in places that seem boring.......they don't skip classes to surf.

No, just a fact the north is smarter !
 

moreluck

golden ticket member
SLEEPIEST STATES....

Based on the percentage of adults who report not getting enough rest..........

1. West Virginia 19.3%
2. Tennessee 14.8%
3. Kentucky 14.4%
4. Oklahoma 14.3%
5. Florida 13.5%
 

moreluck

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Skinniest States.......

Colorado
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Hawaii
Vermont
*Source: CDC

I don't know how Hawaii made that list!
 
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