Things I Did Not Know. Did You? Part Two.
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Posted:Jul 6, 2020 1:35 pm
Last Updated:Jul 7, 2020 10:44 am 1227 Views
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People who follow my blog or drop by occasionally, know that I vary the content. I have been holding onto the following interesting facts.. Now that the Canadian and U.S. Independence Day festivities are over, these seemed like a good way to kick-off this week.
The World's Quietest Room
That's what scientists at Orfield Labs in Minneapolis found by studying how subjects react in their anechoic chamber. It holds the Guinness World Record.
Our Bodies Are Full of Bacteria
According 'to' the National Institutes of Health's Human Microbiome Project there's enough to fill a large soup can. The bacteria cells in our body outnumber human cells 10 to 1. Is it any wonder we get sick?
Dogs Are Smart As A Two Year Old
My twelve year old Black Lab/Bernese Mountain understands more words, tone of voice and gestures than any of my previous dogs. I should have trained her as a therapy to visit hospitals and nursing homes.
Many People Have A Built-In Alarm Clock
Apparently, from the optic nerve, light travels to the SCN, signaling the internal clock that it is time 'to' be awake. The SCN signals to other parts of the brain that control hormones, body temperature and other functions that play a role in making us feel sleepy or awake. Seems if I think about having to wake up at a certain time, I automatically do. It's happened also when friends mention they need to be up at a certain hour.
An Octopus Has Blue Blood
Their blood is this colour because they use an oxygen-carrying molecule in their blood that contains copper.
Swans Usually Mate for Life
Swans usually mate for life, although “divorce” sometimes occurs, particularly following nesting failure, and if a mate dies, the remaining swan will take up with another. Below is a picture I took of a swan guarding her nest.
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A First Time for Everything?
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Posted:Jul 3, 2020 12:50 pm
Last Updated:Jul 6, 2020 5:00 pm 4296 Views
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I can honestly say that 99% of the males who have emailed here, have been at minimum, cordial. Even those I politely 'turned down', handled it respectfully. That all changed just a short time ago this afternoon.
First thing I do when anyone contacts me, is look at their profile and pictures. This will temper how I respond.
I won't name the individual but I will say he is '57' yrs old and local .
Here's the exchange.
Him: Hi there, my name is Michael. Would you be interested in chattiing?
Me: I respectfully decline and wish you the best in your adventures.
Him: Go fuck yourself bitch ....you think you are better?? think again
He thinks about it for '30' minutes and then sends:
You dont even show your fucking face
I shook my head thinking FFS! I craft an appropriate response, press Enter and discover he has blocked 'me' . Without hesitation, I reported him 'to' Affairlook Abuse and provided a screenshot.
Ladies: Has this happened you?
Gentleman: How do you handle 'rejection'?
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Oh Canada. Amazing True Facts
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Posted:Jul 2, 2020 12:01 pm
Last Updated:Jul 3, 2020 2:26 am 5177 Views
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These surprising facts about Canada will have you seeing our beautiful country in a whole new way.
Canada has more lakes than you think
Canada has more surface area covered by lakes than any other country in the world. There are '563' lakes larger than '0' square kilometres. The Great Lakes alone contain about '18%' of the world’s fresh lake water.
Alert, Nunavut, is the world’s northernmost settlement
At the northern tip of Ellesmere Island, just '817' kilometres from the North Pole, you’ll find the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world: Alert, Nunavut. The warmest month, July, has an average temperature of 3.4 C (38.1 F). By January, the coldest month, the mean temperature drops -32.19 C (-26 F).
Canada has the world’s longest coastline
If you walked and never stopped—it would take you four-and-a-half walk the length of Canada’s coastline. Canada coastline is bordered on sides by different oceans: the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific. '' put that in perspective, that accounts for 202,080 of the world’s total '356,000' kilometres of oceanfront property. The only other country that even comes close is Indonesia, which has '54,716' km of coastline.
Canada has 10% of the world’s forests
One of the most widely-known facts about Canada is that we’ve got an abundance of trees, but did you know that Canada actually boasts '30%' of the world’s boreal forest and '%' of the world’s total forest cover? An incredible '396.9'-million hectares of forest and other wooded land can be found across the country, and '68%' of that is coniferous. The best part of all? Most of our forest land is publicly owned.
Canada has more oil than you think
It’s thick, it’s sticky and Canada has an estimated '176.8' billion recoverable barrels of it. That’s right, crude bitumen—a semi-solid source of petroleum—is available in abundance in Canada’s oil sands. There’s an estimated '249.67' billion accessible barrels of the black stuff in the world and Canada has about '70.8%' of it—four times more than Kazakhstan and six times more than Russia.
Canada’s national parks are bigger than most countries
One of the most mind-blowing facts about Canada is that the country is so big, even our parks dwarf other countries. Just look at Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories: not only is it a sight to behold with massive waterfalls, it’s also an incredible ‘30,050’ square kilometres—bigger than Albania and Israel. Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta and the Northwest Territories is even bigger at '44,807' square kilometres, which makes it bigger than Denmark and Switzerland.
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Oh Canada. An Amazing Country Coast To Coast
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Posted:Jul 1, 2020 11:44 am
Last Updated:Jul 4, 2020 3:37 am 8708 Views
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I love my country and have seen much of it. It's a vast nation. Its ten provinces and territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It covers '9.98' Million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area.
Here are some of the highlights, you should add to your travel itinerary.
West Coast – Victoria’s Chinatown
Victoria, British Columbia, has Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Victoria’s Chinatown is also the second oldest in North America.
West Coast – Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountaineer train takes you through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains from Vancouver 'to' Lake Louise, 'to' Banff and even Jasper, Alberta. The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is Mount Robson in British Columbia, at ',972 ft'.
Central Region – Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls is one of the seven wonders of Canada. Did you know that the Falls at Niagara are about ',000' ? Annie Taylor, the “Queen of the Mist” and a school teacher from Bay City, Michigan, was the first person '' travel over the Falls in a barrel on October 24, 1901. People still attempt that perilous journey with varying success.
Central Region – Quebec
Quebec City is more than 400 , making it one of Canada’s oldest cities. The city was founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Its European vibe is evident in its architecture and cobblestone streets. It’s also the only walled city in North America north of Mexico.
Atlantic Canada/The Maritimes – Hopewell Rocks
Hopewell Rocks, located along the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, is home 'to' the highest tides in the world. The Bay of Fundy is also one of the seven wonders of North America. It features the highest (and lowest) tides, rare marine life, as well as semi-precious minerals and dinosaur fossils. If you visit during low tide you can literally walk on the ocean’s floor. Check my profile and you will see one of the pictures I took there.
Maritimes – Newfoundland
St. John’s, Newfoundland is Canada’s oldest city. It has some of Canada’s oldest buildings, including colourful houses and other buildings that are similar to those found in Spain, Italy and Denmar Newfoundland is also home '' the first Viking settlement site in North America, which is located at L’Anse Aux Meadows, near the northern-most tip of Newfoundland. The people of Newfoundland, affectionately known as 'Newfies' and are the world's friendliest people.
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Oh Canada. Blockbuster Movies Made Here
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Posted:Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am
Last Updated:Jul 1, 2020 5:25 pm 9300 Views
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As the 'go-to' destination for Tinseltown’s big budget productions, Canada has always been ready for its close-up—even when it’s doubling for another location! The cost is also a big factor with the Canadian dollar being much lower. Here are just a few of the blockbuster movies that were made here.
Brokeback Mountain
This groundbreaking drama starring Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway was shot in Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains. Calgary, Cowley, Elbow Falls and Fort Macleod all masqueraded as Wyoming! The cowboy romance was celebrated at the 78th Academy Awards, winning three Oscars: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score.
Capote
This critically acclaimed Truman Capote biopic was shot primarily in Winnipeg, with additional scenes captured in Selkirk, Manitoba. While the story of the In Cold Blood author is set in Kansas, the film’s producers selected Manitoba as the American city’s stand-in. Stony Mountain Institution, the Manitoba Legislative Building and Gilbart’s Funeral Home star prominently in this Oscar-winning flick (Philip Seymour Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor).
Titanic
Real-life catastrophe and movie magic are intertwined on Canada’s east coast. In 1912, when the Titanic was ripped apart by an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax was the closest major seaport to the disaster. Despite feverish rescue attempts, few survivors were pulled from the frigid waters and over 100 victims were laid to rest in Halifax cemeteries. When James Cameron began production on his 1997 epic, he brought his cast and crew to Halifax. The city would once again play a role in the story as Cameron shot the film’s harrowing ocean scenes aboard the icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent.
Twilight
Calling all Twihards! Come to British Columbia and follow in the footsteps of Bella, Edward and Jacob. Three of the four movies in the Twilight saga—New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn—were shot in various locales around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including David Fraser Secondary School (appearing as Forks High School), Minnekhada Regional Park and the Ridge Theatre.
American Psycho
This controversial cult classic does an incredible job of using Toronto as a stand-in for New York City. Toronto-Dominion Centre is used as the office building of main character Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). American Psycho‘s dance club scenes were shot in the Phoenix Concert Theatre, while Toronto pillars The Senator and the Omni King Edward Hotel’s Consort Bar double as one of the many restaurants the film’s characters frequent.
Good Will Hunting
Despite being one of the most famous Boston-set films in recent memory, Good Will Hunting was actually mostly shot in Toronto! The University of Toronto’s campus prominently stars as both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively, while a few classroom scenes were filmed at Central Technical School.
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Oh Canada. Yes, we did invent these!
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Posted:Jun 29, 2020 12:15 pm
Last Updated:Jul 6, 2020 10:50 am 9224 Views
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Peanut Butter
Although American agricultural pioneer George Washington Carver is often credited for inventing peanut butter, the first patent for the spreadable substance was actually given 'to' Montreal’s Marcellus Gilmore Edson in 1884. He came with the process of milling roasted peanuts '' create “a consistency like that of butter,” which he promoted as a protein substitute for those who couldn’t have solid food.
IMAX
Canadian filmmakers Graeme Ferguson and Roman Kroitor first pioneered the technology of high-resolution images on huge screens at Montreal’s Expo ’67. With businessman Robert Kerr and engineer William Shaw, they founded Multi-Screen Corporation, which later became IMAX (short for “Image Maximum”). The first permanent IMAX theatre, the Cinesphere, opened in Toronto’s Ontario Place in 1971. Originally used for science films and documentaries, IMAX was bought in 1994 by an American company, who turned it into a Hollywood powerhouse. Its headquarters remain in Toronto.
Trivial Pursuit
In 1979, Montreal Gazette picture editor Chris Haney and sports journalist Scott Abbott came with their own game while playing Scrabble. They scraped together a few investors, and after a slow start, Trivial Pursuit became “the biggest phenomenon in game history,” Time magazine reportedly said. Over 100 million copies of the game have been sold, and 50 special editions have been created. Sadly, Haney died in 2010 at the age of 59.
Egg Carton
As the story goes, newspaper publisher Joseph Coyle of British Columbia overheard an argument about a delivery of broken eggs that had literally all been put in one basket. Thinking there had to be a better way, Coyle came with the humble beginning of a big idea. In 1911, he crafted a carton of individual slots so the eggs wouldn’t jostle against each other and break in transit. Over a century later, his creation remains largely unchanged.
Green Ink for American Money
The roots of America’s “greenbacks” go back to Canada and the Civil War. In an effort 'to' avert counterfeiting, banks were looking for an ink that couldn’t be easily copied like black could be—especially since counterfeiters often used cameras, which could only take pictures in black and white, ‘to’ reproduce paper bills. Thomas Sterry Hunt, a professor at Laval University in Quebec, came with the green colour, called “Canada Bank Note Tint,” in 1857. The United States became a fan of the hue, with the Union using it on its bank notes fund the Civil War. Afterward, the green colour continued be used America’s bills out of tradition.
Push Bra
Although the name “Wonderbra” existed as far back as 1939, a new approach the undergarment by Quebec designer Louise Poirier in 1963, called the Dream Lift model 00, featured underwire and a push- design that created maximum cleavage. The Wonderbra became the quintessential piece of lingerie and created a sensation in the 1990s when it came '' the states after being relaunched by an American company. Currently owned by U.S. company Hanes, the Wonderbra brand is still known the world over.
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Oh Canada. Iconic Canadian Foods
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Posted:Jun 28, 2020 1:09 pm
Last Updated:Jul 1, 2020 3:20 pm 9676 Views
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I have always been a proud Canadian and enjoy sharing our history, tradition and culture.
Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain on 'July 1, 1867'. For One Hundred and Fifteen Year, this was known as Dominion Day. However, the name was officially changed to Canada Day in '1983'.
In honour of our upcoming One Hundred and Fifty-third birthday, over the next few days, I will be sharing some facts and information about my country.
Poutine
Several small towns in Quebec claim to have invented it which dates back to the '1950s'. A real poutine uses peppery meat-based gravy and “squeaky” curds on fries. Many swear it's a great cure for a hangover!
Canadian Bacon
What’s known in our country as “peameal bacon” is branded as Canadian bacon just about everywhere else. Unlike traditional bacon, which comes from the pig’s belly, Canadian bacon is lean pork loin that’s been brined and rolled in cornmeal. Carousel Bakery in Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market is world-renowned for its Canadian bacon sandwiches.
Caesar
Invented in '1969' by Calgary restaurant manager Walter Chell. The key ingredients are Clamato juice, vodka, Worchester and a salted rim. Every bartender will garnish them differently. Clamato-maker Mott’s claims more than Hundred and Fifty Million Caesars are sold every year.
Butter Tarts
The origins of this rich, pastry can be traced back the late nineteenth century in Ontario. Consisting of a delic crumbly crust and a creamy centre made of a butter, and egg mixture, there’s constant debate over whether raisins should be added the mix. The City of Kawartha Lakes offers its own Butter Tart Tour.
Ketchup… Everything!
While it’s not so much a dish as it is a condiment, there’s still something inherently Canadian about ketchup. There are ketchup chips (unheard of elsewhere). We also tend slather everything from Kraft Dinner egg burgers.
BeaverTails
Essentially a flattened fried donut without a hole. They are individually hand stretched resemble beaver’s tails. These treats became popularized in ‘1978’ They can be topped with either sweet or savoury ingredients.
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Making Hard Decisions
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Posted:Jun 26, 2020 4:39 pm
Last Updated:Jun 28, 2020 11:50 am 9781 Views
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The above quote is from 'Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics', a book by Ziad K. Abdelnour. I immediately felt drawn to those words and how the concept was applicable far beyond economics.
Often, in our lifetime, we are faced with difficult decisions. How we deal with them can vary depending on many factors including the potential consequences.
There’s no question, the hardest choice I have had to make happened many years ago. It was the decision to leave my ex-husband. My was two and a half years old and I was five months pregnant with my .
I won’t go into why I chose to do so. However, once I actually said the words out loud, it made it all very real. A tremendous weight was lifted off my shoulders. While the journey has been difficult, not once, have I regretted making it.
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Your B.S. Does Not Fool Me
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Posted:Jun 23, 2020 12:15 pm
Last Updated:Jun 24, 2020 6:16 pm 12139 Views
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Others mistake my easy-going and quiet nature for naivete. Nothing could be further from the truth. Work and life's hard knocks have taught 'me' 'to' trust my instincts and have fine-tuned my b.s. radar. In the words of Shania Twain@,
‘You think you're special
You think you are something else
That don't impress me. much’
Keep that in mind, the next time you spout your b.s. or spin a tale.
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There Are Different Kinds of Great Fathers
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Posted:Jun 21, 2020 3:36 pm
Last Updated:Jun 23, 2020 6:29 am 12504 Views
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It isn't just in humans that fathers show such a wide degree of parenting styles, roles and responsibilities. The same is true in the animal kingdom.
Perhaps the most famous of all animal fathers are seahorses. They are one of the only male animals in the world to get pregnant. The female deposits her eggs into his brood, then he fertilizes the eggs and carries them to term. As you can see in the image, they can get quite large. Seahorses can deliver as few as 5 babies or as many as 1,500. On average though, the numbers are around 100-200.
After a summer of hunting and feeding, Emperor Penguins enter their breeding season in the fall, where each mother produces only a single egg. After, she transfers the egg to her mate, she spends the rest of the winter in the open water. The father penguins huddle together, guarding the egg, keeping it warm while rests on their feet. It is covered by a fold of skin, protecting it from the -30 degree weather. By time the egg has hatched, the father penguins will have lost 45% of their body weight. They then leave to feed at sea.
Bald Eagle’s mate for life, and parent many eaglets together, often returning to the same nest year after year. Both eagles take turns adding sticks to the nest and keeping the eggs warm until they hatch. At the beginning of their eaglet’s life, the fathers do most of the hunting and feeding by gently placing small pieces of meat into the young bird’s mouths. As the eaglets mature, both parents care for their young together until the baby birds can fly and hunt on their own.
A hardhead catfish doesn’t get pregnant like a seahorse, but he does put up to 48 of his fertilized eggs in his mouth and carries them with him for 60 days. If that wasn’t uncomfortable enough, he doesn’t eat for this entire period.
Male lions often get a bad reputation as they laze around in the shade while the female lions hunt all day. However, they will put their lives on the line when it comes to protecting their territory, their females, and their cubs. They’ve evolved to grow magnificent manes to protect their necks and heads. Unfortunately, their manes make them stand out while hunting, whereas the females perfectly camouflage with the savanna. The lionesses hunt and provide for the pride, allowing the males and cubs to eat first, and in return, lion father’s do whatever it takes to protect his family.
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A Love Unlike Any Other
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Posted:Jun 21, 2020 3:27 am
Last Updated:Jun 23, 2020 1:21 am 12506 Views
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To The Greatest Dad In the World
Some things will always be in style.
Good solid things like honesty and trust and caring about people.
It’s qualities like these that keep us aware of who we are,
And what we can give to life.
It’s qualities like these, Dad, that you’ve taught me to value,
Through your influence, your example and your love.
It has made me love you very much,
And has made me very proud to have you for my Dad.
Love always from your .
The above was written to my Dad for Father's Day, June 2000. Little did I know that in less than 5 years, he would be gone. He only lasted 2 years after my Mom. He was only 20 when they marred and simply couldn't go on without her.
Gone but never forgotten.
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Things I Did Know. Did You?
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Posted:Jun 19, 2020 11:10 am
Last Updated:Jul 6, 2020 3:17 pm 12714 Views
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Tigers have huge barbs on their tongues, larger versions of what a domestic cat has. Also, the more that a tiger curls his or her tongue when licking, the more prominent the barbs.
No wonder, when meeting someone, I don't want them to shake my hand. Give me a hug and it tells me a lot about you.
It was discovered in 1802 by a Royal Navy explorer. Despite the salt content levels (comparable to those of the Dead Sea), Lake Hillier is safe to swim in. However, there are very few ways to reach Lake Hillier.
Ferrari or Lamborghini? Which would you choose?
Get your mind out. of the gutter figuring if there's anything else unique that everyone has 
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