Doctors and specialists who study sleep have identified more than one hundred different types of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders are broken down into four categories as delineated by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders. These categories are dyssomnias, parasomnias, medical/psychiatric disorders and proposed sleep disorders. → continue reading
I can’t even begin to explain how small we are. Kind of makes you wonder if there is life somewhere else in the galaxy. More photos after the jump. Planet size compared to the sun and stars (Video after pictures)
Why turn the lights off when your not in the room? Get rid of the real energy waster and get a hampster shredder!
Its fun for the whole family!
Bad breath results from two key issues: oral hygiene and gastrointestinal health. Basically this means that breath odors originate not just inside the mouth but also from your digestive tract. The culprit in both cases is largely bacteria. Doctors will tell you that if you have bad breath, you should first make sure you are eating right (getting a balanced diet of protein, carbs, lots of fruits and veggies and plenty of fluids to keep the GI tract healthy) and brushing and flossing after every meal. But that still doesn’t mean you might not be offending your friends and co-workers after lunch at the new Italian place. Here are some things you can ingest (or chew) that can help.
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Post-micturition convulsion syndrome, also known as piss shivers or pee shivers, is a phenomenon where one feels a shiver running down the spine following urination. This is a form of myoclonus. It is experienced mostly in males.
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West Edmonton Mall, the largest mall in the world! West Edmonton Mall is located in the Canadian city of Edmonton, a suburban part of the city, covers a gross area of 500,000 m² (5.4 million ft²) and cost 1.2 billion to build. There are over 800 stores and services and parking for more than 20,000 vehicles. More than 23,000 people are employed at the property. The mall receives 22 million visits per year and over 60,000 shoppers daily. The mall is currently valued at $926 million. This is the largest mall in the world. It has its own indoor Theme Park, Roller Coasters, Water Park, Wavepool, Submarine Ride, and much more. I went here when I was a child, check out the photos to see what I mean.
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I think this might be a little dangerous.
IN PRISON: You spend the majority of your time in a 10X10 cell.
AT WORK: You spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle.
IN PRISON: You get three meals a day.
AT WORK: You get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.
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April 6, 2007—A handful of Christians preparing rockfish as part of their traditional fish dinner this Good Friday might be feasting on one of the oldest creatures ever to live in Alaskan waters. → continue reading
1. Word processors never display a cursor.
2. You never have to use the space-bar when typing long sentences.
3. Movie characters never make typing mistakes.
4. All monitors display inch-high letters.
5. High-tech computers, such as those used by NASA, the CIA or some such governmental institution, will have easy to understand graphical interfaces. → continue reading
Wikipedia’s List of Company Name Etymologies is a fascinating read that gives some insights into how company names are really created.
Notice that you don’t see too many origins like “Developed during brainstorming session with $100k naming consultant.” Just goes to show that you can go a long with with a little creativity of your own.
Some of my favorites from the list: → continue reading
Would you like to write a great paper for one of your classes? Maybe you need to submit a polished, impeccable proposal to your boss? If so, it will help to know proper usage of punctuation. The following is a list of common English punctuation marks and their usage. [Source] → continue reading
