The grass is always green on my side.

Archives for the day Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Did you know……..[6]

  • that only 1 in 1000 animals born in the sea grow to maturity? [So pitiful!]

  • that if all the gold suspended in the world’s seawater were mined, each person on earth would receive about 4kgs?

  • that when born, the white whale is black?

  • that the brain is 74% water? [No wonder my brain freezes when I gulp down a smoothie!]

  • that most newborns cry without tears until they are 3 to 6 weeks old? [That's why Ella can get away with murder on some days!]

  • that the scales on the underside of a snake are called ’scutes’?

  • that it takes a tonne of ore to produce one gold wedding ring?

  • that 214 crates were used to transport the Statue of Liberty from France to New York in 1885?

  • that the only thingthat can destroy a diamond is intense heat?

  • that one average, women dream more than men?

  • that there are 34 bathrooms in the white house?

  • that the largest member of the cat family is the male lion weighing 240kgs?

A Branson getaway

I’m a sucker for holidays and I don’t think I’m the only one. I’m always on the look out for good holiday deals to unique holiday destinations. Branson caught my eye because it is suppose to be the home to dozens of world-class attractions and is well-deserving of the moniker of “Live Music Capital of the World”.

I’ve never been to Missouri and I guess with such a special getaway deal being offered, it wouldn’t hurt to consider getting our sweet-selves over there and have fun, right? After all, besides the live performances of magic, comedy, dance, acrobatics, and drama, there’s the theme park to look forward to after that as well! It’s going to be one swell of a time!! :)

Brought to you by Branson Getaways 

Keepsakes for Christmas

Have you started your Christmas shopping? I’ve always found shopping for presents during this festive season can be quite stressful because the only thing on your mind is that you are out there looking for that perfect Christmas present for the ones you love. Hence, you go all out and on this mad search….

But what if you could get special keepsakes…something that would remind your loved ones of you? The thought of getting wholesale fashion jewelry is becoming almost a reality for me because I have so many presents to buy! With a wide variety of bracelets, necklaces and earrings at delightful prices, it’s going to take me awhile to get each and everyone something but I’m sure I can find something nice for them.

Brought to you by D’s Keepsakes

 

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A daughter, sister, wife, mother and a good friend if you are one too. Nerdy on the outside, kinky on the inside. Has a soft spot for animals and a craze for body art. Stays connected to the rest of the world by blogging, snail mailing to selected friends and postcard swapping.