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Post by MidnightSun on Aug 5, 2022 22:54:54 GMT -5
Looking at a picture of a loved one can relieve pain. The next time you need to get a shot or have blood drawn and want to avoid as much pain as possible, bring along a snapshot of your significant other, your kids, or anyone else that you adore. One 2010 study published in the journal PLOS One found that looking at a picture of a loved one can help reduce moderate pain by around 40 percent; it even relieved severe pain by between 10 and 15 percent. Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Aug 6, 2022 5:26:58 GMT -5
Who knew???
August 6, 1965 US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law.
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Post by soutxed on Aug 6, 2022 8:22:00 GMT -5
August 6,1945 US Bombs Hiroshima.In the first of the only two times nuclear weapons have been used in warfare, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb, nicknamed Little Boy on the industrial city of Hiroshima in Japan. Over 150,000 people were estimated killed by the resulting explosion. Japan had joined the Second World War in December 1941 on the side of the Axis powers. After the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings 3 days later on August 9, Japan surrendered to the Allies and ended the Pacific War.
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Post by BillG on Aug 6, 2022 10:18:46 GMT -5
Who Knew??? August 6th is "National Mustard Day".
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Post by sandipaws on Aug 6, 2022 13:08:33 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On August 6th, National Root Beer Float Day tells us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations! Also known as the “Black Cow,” the root beer float got its start in Colorado in a mining camp. Frank J. Wisner of Cripple Creek, Colorado, gets the credit for inventing the “Black Cow” way back in August of 1893.
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Post by MidnightSun on Aug 6, 2022 23:39:36 GMT -5
Seeing pictures of cute animals can make you more productive. Looking at photos of adorable animals not only makes you feel better, but it can also make you more productive. A 2012 study published in the journal PLOS One found that "participants performed tasks requiring focused attention more carefully after viewing cute images." Apparently, "a narrowed attentional focus induced by the cuteness-triggered positive emotion" gives our productivity a nudge. Who knew?
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Post by soutxed on Aug 7, 2022 7:35:50 GMT -5
August 7, 1964, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, giving President Lyndon B. Johnson broad powers in dealing with reported North Vietnamese attacks on U.S. forces.
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Post by johnmori on Aug 7, 2022 10:25:57 GMT -5
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August 7, 1947 Thor Heyerdahl's balsa wood raft, the Kon-Tiki, smashes into the reef at Raroia in the Tuamotu Islands after a 101-day, 7,000 kilometres (4,300 mi) journey across the Pacific Ocean in an attempt to prove that pre-historic peoples could have traveled from South America.
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Post by sandipaws on Aug 7, 2022 11:37:02 GMT -5
Who Knew??? Observed annually on August 7th, National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light could be found across almost all of America’s shorelines.
A lighthouse is described as a tower, building or any other type of structure that is designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and used as an aid to navigation for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways.
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Post by MidnightSun on Aug 7, 2022 20:52:50 GMT -5
The world's smallest surviving baby weighed the same as an apple. Newborn baby Saybie of San Diego, California, was born at just 23 weeks in Dec. 2018. Because of that, the little one weighed 8.6 ounces, which is about the same weight as an apple. This made Saybie the world's smallest surviving baby, according to the Tiniest Babies Registry. At that size, there were worries about her chances of survival. Fortunately, in May 2019, Saybie left the hospital and went home weighing a healthy 5.6 pounds. Who knew?
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Post by BillG on Aug 8, 2022 6:10:26 GMT -5
Who knew??? August 8th is "National Dollar Day" (Commemorates the day Congress established the U.S. monetary system in 1786.)
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Post by soutxed on Aug 8, 2022 7:48:17 GMT -5
Aug. 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon, facing damaging new revelations in the Watergate scandal, announced he would resign the following day.
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Post by johnmori on Aug 8, 2022 8:39:41 GMT -5
Who knew???
August 8, 1969 At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the iconic photo that becomes the cover image of the Beatles' album Abbey Road.
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Post by sandipaws on Aug 8, 2022 12:47:08 GMT -5
Who Knew???When it comes to scooping up a delicious celebration, National Frozen Custard Day on August 8th knows how to do it right. With a smooth texture and fresh flavor, frozen custard delights in many ways.
Similar to ice cream, frozen custard is made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar. The dessert comes in several flavors, too. Franchises and custard shops all across the country cater to perfecting this creamy dessert and all its delicious options. Mixing it up with toppings such as syrups, nuts and fruits, custard is another satisfying version of ice cream.
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Post by MidnightSun on Aug 8, 2022 23:45:48 GMT -5
Going for walks in nature or "forest bathing" is great for your health. The next time you need to shake off some stress and breathe in a bit of fresh air, try going for a walk in the woods, which is also called shinrin-yoku (or "forest bathing") in Japanese. In 2016, one study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that among other health benefits, spending time in nature significantly reduced pulse rate, depression, fatigue, anxiety, and confusion — and significantly increased vigor. Who knew?
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