Why one needs a landline

 Why do you still have a landline?

-I need to call my cellphone whenever I misplace it-FACEBOOK,Latosha Frison,The Humor Side.

How to say it politely

 How to politely tell someone you don't like them ---"You're the Mondays of my life.-FACEBOOK,Deepest Messages.

The truth

 If you don't want the truth, don't ask me.If you want something sugarcoated go eat a donut.-FACEBOOK,Funny quotes, pictures and sayings 

Another quote from Friedrich Nietzsche

 One must be a sea to receive a polluted stream without becoming impure.-Friedrich Nietzsche 

Quote from Friedrich Nietzsche

 All things are subject to interpretation.Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.-Friedrich Nietzsche 

Born rich

 Being born rich is the biggest predictor of future success-more than intelligence, education or hard work.-FACEBOOK,Hashem Al-Ghali.

A song from The Bucketheads that I love

 The Bomb!(These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)-song by The Bucketheads.

A lively song from Anjulie that I love

 Brand New Chick-song by Anjulie 

Ocean

 What did the ocean say to the other ocean?

Nothing.They just waved.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.

Homework

 My dog ate my homework and then an immigrant ate my dog.-FACEBOOK,Latosha Frison,The Humor Side.

Quote from C.S.Lewis

 The greatest evils in the world will not be carried out by men with guns,but by men in suits sitting behind desks.-C.S.Lewis

A song from Calvin Harris that I like

 Potion -song by Calvin Harris,Dua Lipa.

A song from 1984 that I like

 No Shelter(1984)-song by Broken Edge.

        This song is from the soundtrack of the 1984 film THE KARATE KID.

Borrowing tomorrow's sun

 Borrowing tomorrow's sun-Enjoying something now while knowing it may cause trouble in the future.

Your eyes

 Your eyes can't believe your ears sometimes.

South African street food

 Bunny chow is a famous South African street food with Indian roots,consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of bread with curry.It was created in Durban in the 1940s as a practical way to serve food to Indian laborers.

Two rare countries

 North Korea and Cuba are the only two places where you can't buy Coca Cola in 2024.

A song from 1997 that I like

 Hurts to Love You (1997)-song by Philosopher Kings.

A song from Celine Dion that I like

 I Drove All Night-song by Celine Dion.

Stitching clouds

 Stitching clouds -Attempting to do something impossible or extremely unrealistic.

     Example:Trying to make everyone happy at the same time is like stitching clouds.You"ll never truly succeed.

A song from 1984 that I love

 The Moment of Truth(1984)-song by Survivor.

                This song is from the soundtrack of the 1984 movie'The Karate Kid.'

Quirkyalone

 "Quirkyalone" is a term for people who enjoy being alone and single while waiting for the right person instead of dating casually.

A country with no rivers

 An entire country has no rivers!Kuwait is one of the only countries in the world without a single natural river,relying on desalination for water.

What a blue whale eats

 A blue whale eats about 20 million calories per day equivalent to eating 70,000 Big Macs a day.

Jouska

 Jouska(noun)-A hypothetical conversation that you compulsively play out in your head.

Librocubiculariste

 Librocubiculariste -une personnel qui lit dans son lit.

A song from 1984 that I like

 Feel The Night -song by Baxter Robinson(from the soundtrack of the 1984 movie THE KARATE KID.

A dance version of an old song that I like

 Whatever Lola wants -song by Gotan Project.

A song from 1955 that I love

 Whatever Lola wants(Lola Gets)(1955)-song by Sarah Vaughan.

A song from Lola Young that I like

 Messy -song from Lola Young.

A song from Katy Perry that I love

 Hot N Cold -song by Katy Perry.

A song from Enya that I like

 Echoes In Rain-song by Enya.

A song from 1995 that I love

 Watermark(1995)-song by Mae Moore.

About Enya

 Enya(born 1961) is a singer from Ireland.

         She is among the best-selling Irish musicians of all time.

Another easy listening song from Enya that I love

 Caribbean Blue -song by Enya.

A song from Enya that I love

 Watermark-song by Enya.

A song from 1992 that I like

 Bohemia(1992)-song by Mae Moore.

Quote from Linda Hogan

Walking,I am listening to a deeper way.Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me.Be still,they say.Watch and listen.You are the result of the love of thousands.-Linda Hogan(born 1947).

Quote from Fyodor Dosteovsky

 To think too much is a disease.-Fyodor Dosteovsky

Quote from Joshua Becker

 It's better to live cheap under budget than luxuriously in debt.-Joshua Becker

Quote from Oscar Wilde

 Society often forgives the criminal but never the dreamer.-Oscar Wilde

Quote on Autocorrect

 Autocorrect has become my worst enema.-FACEBOOK,THE Language Nerds.

A song by TechN9ne that I love

 Erbody But Me-song by TechN9ne,featuring Krizz Kaliko,Bizzy.

Tatterdemalion

 Tatterdemalion -Someone in ragged clothing or outfit;something disreputable or ragged.

These sandwiches are popular in the Netherlands

 In the Netherlands,an estimated 7,50,000 chocolate sprinkle and butter sandwiches,known as hagelslag,are consumed daily.

Let dragonflies thrive

 A single dragonfly eats hundreds of mosquitoes per day.Their larvae clean pond water by eating mosquito eggs and other pests.Killing one means more mosquito bites for you-let them hunt instead.

The popularity of box beds

 Box beds, prevalent during the medieval period,were once treasured for their comfort and warmth.About 600 years ago,these beds were designed to retain the heat produced by the person sleeping,making them a cozy haven.Additionally ,their enclosed design offered a degree of privacy,further enhancing their appeal for relaxation.I find box beds kind of quaint and they should make a comeback.

A song from Usher that I like

 My Boo-song by Usher with Alicia Keys.

I walked on these two streets in Tetreaultvillet

 On Wednesday,February 26,2025,I walked on Lebrun Avenue from Sherbrooke Street east to rue Souligny,passing rue de Teck,rue de Marseille,rue Pierre de Coubertin and rue Hochelaga.Then I walked up on Baldwin Street from rue Souligny to Sherbrooke Street.On Sherbrooke Street I took the bus to Honore Beaugrand metro.

              This was the first time in my life that I had walked on these two streets in the Tetreaultville neighborhood of Mercier district in east end Montreal.

Symptoms of high cortisol levels

 Symptoms of high cortisol levels include

:weight gain, especially in your face and belly.

:Fatty deposits between your shoulder blades.

:High blood pressure.

:High blood sugar,which often turns into Type 2 diabetes.

How to reduce one's cortisol levels

 By taking deep breaths you can lower your cortisol levels.Vitamin D,which is also available as a supplement,has in addition been linked to lower cortisol levels.

A song from 2019 that I like

 Eulogy at A Funeral(2019)-song from Emma Lamontagne.

Bloviate

 Bloviate -to speak forcefully or boastfully.

A song from Demi Lovato that I like

 Confident-song from Demi Lovato 

A song from Madonna that I like

 Iconic -song by Madonna.

A song from Andy Grammer that I like

 Keep Your Head up -song by Andy Grammer 

Boys in love with their cars

 Many boys and men love to make loud car noise just to get noticed.It seems to be an attention -getting gesture designed to boost male ego.It's kind of a testosterone thing,kind of like a gorilla beating his chest.

A song from 1984 that I love

 You're the Best(1984)-song by Joe Esposito.

                  This song is from the soundtrack of the film 'The Karate Kid' released in 1984.

A song from Tiesto that I like

 Jackie Chan-song by Tiesto 

Yogurt

 The word yogurt or 'yogourt' comes from The Turkish language.

Kangaroos murdered

 Kangaroos are being shot and their joeys bludgeoned to death every night in Australia to make Adidas shoes.How sad and barbaric!

Why foods high in potassium can be harmful to people suffering from kidney disease

 Foods high in potassium can be harmful for people with kidney disease because the kidneys can't filter out the excess potassium.The buildup of potassium is called hyperkalemia.

            Kidneys normally filter excess potassium from the blood into urine.High potassium levels can cause irregular heartbeats and in some cases ,cardiac death.

            Bananas,potatoes,oranges,avocados and spinach are high in potassium.

A song from 2012 that I like

 Robotic(2012)-song by Hannah Georgas.

The importance of drinking water for kidneys

 Without enough water,you risk kidney damage ,especially if you're working hard or in hot weather.Drinking water helps kidneys remove waste.

Quote from Malcolm X

 When "I" is replaced with "we" even illness becomes wellness.-Malcolm X.

Quote from Dr.Mark Hyman

 What most people don't realize is that food is not just calories:it's information.It actually contains messages that communicate to every cell in the body.-Dr.Mark Hyman

A song from The Kid Laroi that I love

 Stay-song from The Kid Laroi.

Quote from George Orwell

 It's frightful that people who are so ignorant have so much influence.-George Orwell

Quote from Julianna Poplin

 The problem for most people isn't a lack of organization.The problem is having too much stuff to manage.-Julianna Poplin

A song from Clean Bandit that I love

 Solo -song by Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato.

A song by Drake that I love

 Laugh Now Cry Later-song from Drake.

A song by A Tribe Called Quest that I like

 Electric Relaxation -song by A Tribe Called Quest.

A song by Luke Bryan that I like

 We Run This Town -song by Luke Bryan.

A song from Baltimora that I like

 Woody Boogie -song by Baltimora.

A song from Jade LeMac that I love

 Constellations -song from Jade LeMac.

             Jade LeMac is a female singer,an indie artist from Vancouver.

Pejorative nickname for Vancouver

 Hongcouver -pejorative nickname for Vancouver.

Living life to the fullest

 Vivamos al maximo-Let's live life to the fullest in Spanish.

Phenomenal Belgian inventor

 Adolphe Saxe was a Belgian inventor who lived from 1814 to 1894.He created the saxophone in 1846.

      As a child Adolphe Saxe survived drinking acid,falling three storeys and carbon monoxide poisoning.

       Despite three bankruptcies,his invention revolutionised music forever.

        Saxe suffered from lip cancer between 1853 and 1858 but made a full recovery.In 1894 he died of pneumonia in Paris,in poverty.

Tipping in Japan

 Service in restaurants and hotels will likely be exceptional in Japan,but tipping I isn't done and it could be seen as degrading.

Another song from Gwen Stefani that I like

 Hollaback Girl-song by Gwen Stefani.

A new song from Melanie Fiona that I like

 Mona Lisa smile(2025)-song by Melanie Fiona.

A song from Ashanti that I like

 Rain on Me-song by Ashanti.

A song from Gwen Stefani that I like

 Rich Girl -song by Gwen Stefani.

IRL

 IRL-stands for In Real Life.

Jk

 JK-stands for Just kidding.

Xoxo

 Xoxo-internet slang for hugs and kisses.

YOLO

 YOLO-You only live once.

B4N

 B4N-Bye For Now.

BRB

 BRB-Be Right Back.

Stands for

 GTG-stands for Got to go.

Internet slang

 ILY-I Love You.

A song from Gwen Stefani that I like

 The Sweet Escape -song from Gwen Stefani.

A song from Lindsay Ell that I love

 Story I Tell Myself-song by Lindsay Ell.

A song from Robin Schulz feat I love

 Sugar-song by Robin Schulz featuring Francesco Yates.

Pesto you consumed in 2024

 In 2024 I consumed a 212 ml glass jar of ILIOS-Green pesto.

-Product of Italy.

-Ingredients:Basil,sunflower oil,extra virgin olive oil,Hard cheese(milk,salt,lactic ferments,rennet,Parmigiano Reggiano(milk,salt,lactic ferments,rennet,Potato flakes,salt,cashews,Pine nuts:Acidity regulator,lactic acid.

A song from 2008 that I love

 Baby I Grew You A Beard(2008)-song by Neil Halstead.

iIn 18th century England

In 18th century England,it was fashionable for wealthy estate owners to employ individuals to dress as druids,avoid washing,growing their hairs and nails as long as possible,and reside in their gardens as ''ornamental hermits.­''

Flying fish

 Bet you didn't know some fish can glide in air!Flying fish launch themselves out of the water and soar up to 650 feet.That's longer than two basketball courts!They do it to escape predators.

An old instrumental song that I love

 Sarasota Sunset-song by Booker T & The M.G's.

Singer Jerry Butler

 Singer Jerry Butler died at age 85 in his home in February 2025 after living with Parkinson's disease for several years.He was co-founder and lead singer of the group The Impressions.He was nicknamed "The Iceman".He had a wonderful baritone voice.

Spotify

  A number of people erroneously think that Spotify is an American company.Spotify,the audio streaming and media service provider is actually a Swedish company.Spotify was founded on April 23,2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.

                           Spotify is unavailable and blocked in many countries in such as Afghanistan,Cuba,China,Eritrea,Iran, Myanmar,North Korea,Russia,South Sudan,Sudan,Syria, Turkmenistan and Yemen in January 2025.

          

A song by Turnstile that I love

 Underwater Boi-song by Turnstile.

A song from Hawksley Workman that I love

 A Moth is not a Butterfly(2006)-song by Hawksley Workman.

Another wonderful electronics repair shop in Montreal(with particular expertise in console repairs)

 A to Z Electronics is a wonderful electronics repair shop in Montreal in the Lasalle borough.

             The store repairs laptop computers,desktop computers,radios,televisons,cd players on radios and  specialises in console repairs.Its owner Joel Joseph keeps lots of electronic items and appliances out of landfills by repairing them or responsibly recycling and repurposing them.

                   He does repairs at good prices.

                          The address of the store is 1260 Avenue Dollard,Lasalle,Montreal.

A reliable electronic shop that does device repairs in Montreal as well as buys ,sells and recycles electronic equipment

 La Porte Logique is an electronic repair shop in Montreal that buys,sells and recycles electronic equipment (wholesale and retail).The owner also repairs laptops,iphones,Ipads and other cellphones .

            The store is located at 358 Fairmount west just west of Parc Avenue.

                         The owner provides very good and efficient service.The store is open from Monday to Saturday.It remains closed on Sunday.

A song from Ashley MacIsaac that I like

Sleepy Maggie-song by Ashley MacIsaac

Red creeping thyme is better than growing a grass lawn

 Many people don't know it or realize it:Red creeping thyme is about a thousand % better  than growing a grass lawn.It barely needs water,requires no mowing,repels mosquitoes,feeds pollinators,and is edible too.The goats love to munch on red creeping thyme.

Teenage Montreal singer sang the theme song for the 2010 winter olympics and the 2012 summer olympics

Nikki Yanofsky(born 1994) sang the theme song' I BELIEVE' for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London.

 Nikki Yanofsky is a singer from Montreal,born in Montreal.

He identified diabetes in the 5th century

 In the 5th century BCE,Indian surgeon Sushruta was the first to identify diabetes by observing ants attracted to sweet urine,linking it to a wealthy diet rich in rice and sweets.

Strawberries and dots

 The tiny dots on strawberries are called ''achenes.''Each achene is a dry fruit that contains a single seed inside .So when you eat a strawberry,you're actually consuming dozens of tiny fruits attached to a fleshy receptacle which is the part we typically call the ''berry''.

Euneirophrenia

 Euneirophrenia-A good state of mind after sleeping.

Malneirophrenia is a foul mood resulting from a bad night's sleep or nightmare.

The importance of mountains

 Mountains are like Earth's water towers.They provide fresh water to over half the world's population.Rivers like the Amazon and the Ganges start in mountains.So next time you drink water,thank a mountain.

Lachrymose

 Lachrymose(adjective)_sad;easily brought to tears.

Photos

 Photos are a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.

Solivagant

 Solivagant(adjective)-Wandering alone

The benefits of cargo trains

 A cargo train can transport the same amount of goods as 500 trucks per hour,reducing road congestion and lowering fuel consumption significantly.

Jail and prison

 Jail and prison are synonyms.

           but jailer and prisoner are antonyms.Strange but true.

Hypohedonia

 Hypohedonia-Abnormally reduced ability to experience pleasure or enjoyment in ordinarily pleasurable activities,falling short of anhedonia or depression.

Sexual anhedonia

Sexual anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure during sexual stimulation or orgasm.It is also known as ejaculatory anhedonia or pleasure disassociative orgasmic disorder.

Olfactory anhedonia

 Olfactory anhedonia is a condition where someone is unable to experience pleasure from smells that are normally enjoyable.It can occur due to a loss of smell,or as a symptom of depression.

A great song from Nina Simone that I love

 Young Gifted and Black-song by Nina Simone.

Fingers and toes

 Your fingers have fingertips but your toes don't have toetips.

                          Yet,you can tiptoe but not tipfinger.

Dystychiphobia

 Dystychiphobia(noun)-The fear of hurting someone.

Eccedentesiast

 Eccedentesiast(noun)-someone who hides pain behind a smile.

Founder of WhatsApp

 Founder of Whatsapp-Jan Koum.

Founder of You Tube

 Founders of You Tube-Jawed Karim,Steve Chen and Chad Hurley.

Founder of Twiiter

 Founder of Twitter was Jack Dorsey.

Founder of Instagram

 Founder of  Instagram-Kevin Systrom.

A song from 2011 that I like

 Banana Ripple(2011)-song by Junior Boys.

A song from Demi Lovato that I

 Give Your Heart A Break-song by Demi Lovato.

A song from Gracie Abrams that I like

 That's so True-song by Gracie Abrams.

Phantosmia

 Phantosmia is also known as an olfactory hallucination,and is the sensation of smelling something that isn't there.The phantom odors can be pleasant or unpleasant, intermittent or persistent,and familiar or unfamiliar.While it can be debilitating, phantosmia often resolves on its own and isn't usually serious.

Musical anhedonia

 Musical anhedonia is a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult or impossible for people to experience pleasure from music.People with musical anhedonia can still understand and recognize music.

Hyperhedonia

 Hyperhedonia -A pathological increase in the feeling of pleasure derived from any act or event.

The silver lining

 The silver lining is not enough to outweigh the cloud sometimes.

Coyotes are quite beneficial to the environment

 Coyotes and humans share urban habitats in North America.Coyotes often stay out of sight in parks and ravines.Coyotes sometimes attack pet cats and dogs;they lunge at dogs and kill them.

    But coyotes are otherwise beneficial to the environment.Coyotes prey on mice and rats and clean up dead animals; coyotes provide a sanitation service.

             We need to learn to co-exist with coyotes.

                Curiously coyotes remain monogamous throughout their life.

A song from The Black Eyed Peas that I like

 Boom Boom Pow-song by Black Eyed Peas.

A song from Alex Gaudino that I like

 Destination Calabria -song by Alex Gaudino featuring Crystal Waters.

A song from Lady Gaga that I like

 Abracadabra -song by Lady Gaga.

A song from Saint JHN that I love

 Roses-song by Saint.JHN

Common Jewish surname

 One of the most common of all Jewish surnames is Kohen(priest) and its variations ,Cohen,Kahn,Kogan and Katz.

Confelicity

 Confelicity:The state of being vicariously happy at another person's joy or well-being.Synonym:compersion.

          The opposite of confelicity is jealousy or schadenfreude.

Omoiyari

 Omoiyari(Japanese)(noun)-Thinking of others gently and being considerate.Acting toward others with kindness and a warm heart.

 

URL

 URL-stands for Uniform Resource Locator.

OTP

 OTP-One Time Password.

Ok

 Ok-stands for Objection Killed.

Year the following social media were introduced

 1.Facebook- 2004.

2.Whatsapp-2009.

3.Instagram-2010.

4.Google-1998.

5.Yahoo-1994.

6.Twitter-2006

7.Snapchat-2011

8.Skype-2003.

9.You Tube-2005.

Latitudinarian

 Latitudinarian (noun)-A person who is broad-minded and tolerant.

Mother shot her genius daughter dead

 Aurora Rodriguez Carballeira(April 23,1879-December 28,1955) of Spain attempted to create an ideal human being through her daughter,Hildegart.Hildegart read at 2,spoke four languages at 18,,joined law school at 13,becoming professor at only 18 years of age.When Hildegart tried to run away to gain independence at age 18,Aurora concluded that the experiment was a failure and shot Hildegart dead.What a tragedy.

A song from Shania Twain that I love

 You're still the one-song by Shania Twain.

Even monkeys fall from trees

 Even monkeys fall from trees(phrase)-Noone is perfect,no matter how skilled they are.Mistakes are universal and often the best teachers.

A song from Lilly Wood and The Prick that I like

 Prayer in C-song by Lilly Wood and the Prick.

A song from John Legend that I like

 All of me-song by John Legend.

Kanuk

 Kanuk is a Montreal-based Canadian brand that makes jackets,coats and accessories designed for ultimate style and warmth in winter.

Pajar

 Pajar is a Montreal-based fashion footwear retailer.

             Pajar makes coats and jackets too.

Soapmaking

 The study of soap-making is called saponification.

Highest waterfall in New Zealand

 Sutherland Falls is the highest waterfall in New Zealand.

Highest waterfall in France

 Gavarnie Falls is the highest waterfall in France.

Frequently used word

 Q.Which is the most frequently used word in English?

Answer."The'" is the most frequently used word in English.

Cats versus dogs

 Cats are all vicious killers,totally lacking in scruples,and always looking for a way to turn everything into a meal.Cats often look at human beings with disdain.

         Cats are of the devil----- dogs read you,and have a service spirit,while cats are self-serving.Cats are far more selfish than dogs.

The health benefits of eating chickpeas

 Garbanzo beans are also known as chickpeas.Garbanzo beans are a great source of magnesium,which helps brain cell receptors speed the transmission of messages to the brain while also relaxing blood vessels.

One-syllable word

 The longest one-syllable word in English:screeched.

Names of continents

 The names of all the continents in English end with the same letter that they start with.

Since 1970

 Since 1970,The Earth has lost half of its wildlife  but tripled its livestock population.Livestock population now occupies 26% of land on earth.

Source:Greenpeace.

Blazemoche

 Blazemoche (noun)-The therapeutic tranquility one feels when listening to the crackling and burning of firewood.

A song from Nicky Youre that I like

 Sunroof -song by Nicky Youre and dazy.

Not caring

 Not caring about what other people think of you takes a lot of stress out of your life.

How to politely say that

 How to politely tell someone they are stupid-Wisd om has been chasing you,but you have always been faster.

Great sleep

 Great sleep fuels tomorrow 's dreams.

Aluminium production in Canada

 Quebec is home to Canada's bulk of aluminium production and workers.In 2024 90% of Canada's aluminium production is done in Quebec.

The North Face

 Since 1966,The North Face has been a leader in outdoor performance clothing and gear for hiking,skiing,trail running,camping and other adventures.

             There are North Face backpacks.I see many men and women in Montreal wearing North Face winter jackets.

                Visit www.thenorthface.com

ADHD

 ADHD(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is far more common than bipolar disorder.

Before refrigeration in Russia

 Before refrigeration,people in Russia kept milk fresh by placing live brown frogs in it.Later, scientist Albert Lebedev discovered that the frogs'skin secreted antimicrobial substances,which helped prevent bacterial growth,explaining the pervasiveness of this old practice.

Quote from William J.Bernstein

 The reason that 'guru' is such a popular word is because 'charlatan' is so hard to spell.-William J.Bernstein

The remarkable Ethiopian wolf

 The Ethiopian wolf(canis simensis) is also called the red jackal,the Simien jackal or Simien fox.

       The Ethiopian wolf diet consists mainly of the giant mole rats and common grass rats that are abundant in their habitat.On the rare occasion,these canids will hunt cooperatively to bring down young antelopes,lambs and hares.

        With fewer than 500 Ethiopian wolves left in the wild or n 2024,conservationists emphasize the importance of protecting their unique ecosystem.

              Ethiopian wolves are the world's most endangered wolves,with none being known to exist in captivity.Ethiopian wolves,the world's rarest wild canines  might be the first known large carnivores to pollinate.They have been caught licking nectar from flowers.

           Researchers studying these endangered animals observed multiple wolves drinking the sweet nectar,raising the possibility that they might serve as pollinators.Since the wolves'muzzles get covered in pollen as they feed,scientists are now investigating whether their visits help the flowers reproduce.

       While nectar isn't a major food source for these carnivores,the behavior appears to be widespread,with some wolves stopping for dozens of blooms in a single feeding season.While large carnivores typically lack the physical traits for nectar feeding,these wolves seem to have developed a taste for a sweet treat.Whether or not they truly function as pollinators,the sight of these elusive predators delicately licking flowers is a reminder of nature's incredible adaptability -and a behavior worth preserving.

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Fatberg

 A fatberg is a rock-like mass of waste matter in a sewer system formed by the combination of flushed  non-biodegradable solids with fat,oil and grease deposits.

A song from Cliff Richard that I also like

 On The Beach -song by Cliff Richard.

Kalopsia

 Kalopsia(noun)-The delusion of things being more beautiful than they really are.

Jansport

 The Jansport company makes quality backpacks,bags,totes and accessories.

A song from Ed Sheeran that I like

 Beautiful People -song from Ed Sheeran featuring Khalid.

Another song from 1963 that I love

 Bachelor Boy(1963)-song by Cliff Richard.

An old song from 1963 that I love

 Summer Holiday (1963)-song by Cliff Richard.

A song from Deep Dish that I like

 Say Hello -song by Deep Dish.

A song from 1961 that I love

 The Young Ones(1961)-song by Cliff Richard and The Shadows.

A great song for workout music that I love

 Airport -song by Lola Dutronic.

A great dance song with a techno beat that I love

 Flashdance -song by Deep Dish.

A song from Cat Power that I love

 The Greatest -song by Cat Power.

Phallumegaly

 Phallumegaly-A medical term that refers to an abnormally large penis.EPS is also known as Enormous Penis Syndrome or Elephant 's Disease.

Cepalomegaly

 Cepalomegaly is a term for an unusually large head.

Angelonia

 Angelonia is also known as summer Snapdragon.

Bluetooth

 Turns out Bluetooth is named after the 10th-century Scandinavian king named Harald Bluetooth who peacefully united Norway and Denmark.

Schrodinger's

 Schrodinger's douchebag:A guy who says offensive things and decides whether he was joking  based on the reaction of other people around him.

Dogs vs cats

 Some people say cats make better pets than dogs.

       Cats don't howl,slobber or drool;they don't howl at the moon like dogs.Cats are independent -minded.Dogs are high-maintenance pets and need to be taken out for a walk regularly.Cats on the other hand can safely be left alone at home for a couple of days.

Science versus scientist

 Do not confuse "Follow the science" with "Follow the scientist."

       Science is objective and factual.Scientists can be sold to the highest bidder.

The first Amazon warehouse to be unionized in the United States

 The first Amazon warehouse to be unionized in the United States was the JFK8 fulfillment center in Staten Island,New York.

                   On April 1,2022,the Amazon workers at the warehouse in Staten Island,JFK8,became the first unionized Amazon workers recognised by the National Labor Relations Board.In June 2024 the union became affiliated with teamsters.

Cardiovascular exercise can prolong life.Is this true?

 Heart is only good for so many beats,and that's it----

Don't waste time on exercise.Everything wears out eventually.Speeding up the heart does not make you live longer;it's like saying you extend the life of a car by driving faster.Want to live longer?Take a nap.

      Even though conventional wisdom says regular exercise is good for you,according to a number of sources too much exercise can be counterproductive and reduce longevity.

Treading water

 Treading water-not making progress.

Sensizlik

 Sensizlik (Turkish noun)-The absence of one particular person ,one man or woman/not loneliness nor solitude,but a state of "being without you."

Canadian singer Weeknd

 Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd was born on February 16,1990 in Toronto as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.His parents were immigrants to Canada who were born in Ethiopia.

Instead of saying sorry

 Instead of saying"I'm sorry I'm late" say "Thank you for waiting for me."

Pibling

 A pibling is a sibling of a parent,and can be used as a gender-neutral term.

             Piblings refers to one's aunts and uncles.

Country name

 Switzerland is the longest country name with no repeated letters.

Bourbon

 95% of the world's Bourbon comes from Kentucky in 2024.

Chili peppers in Japan

 When the Portuguese introduced chili peppers to Japan in the 16th century,they were first used in socks to keep toes warm,not in cooking.

The most widely consumed fruit

 Did you know?The most widely consumed fruit in the world isn't a juicy mango or a crisp apple.It's the humble tomato!Though often mistaken for a vegetable,this versatile fruit finds its way into countless dishes,from tangy sauces to refreshing salads.

It is a sport in Finland

 In Finland,mobile phone throwing is recognized as an official sport,where participants compete to see who can hurl their phone the farthest.

      Participants throw old phones as far as possible.

A song from Drake that I like

 One Dance-song by Drake.

A song from iio that I like

 In The End-song by iio.

A song from Sylver that I like

 Why Worry -song by Sylver.

Vitamin B12

 Cobalamin:The scientific name for Vitamin  B12.

        Cyanocobalamin is another name for Vitamin B12.

Quote from Walter Lippmann

 We do not first see and then define,we define first and then see.-Walter Lippmann 

A song from Disclosure that I love

 Latch -song by Disclosure.

A song from Josh Groban that I love

 You Raise Me Up(2005)-song by Josh Groban.

Microbusiness

 A microbusiness is a business that employs less than 10 people.

Microplastics

 Microplastics can degrade into smaller plastics called nanoplastics.

Meliorism

 Meliorism-The belief that we can contribute to positive change and improve the world through acts of compassion, creativity,love and kindness.

Farouche

 Farouche-someone who appears shy,timid,or socially awkward but has a wild or untamed quality underneath.

A song from 1979 that I love

 Armageddon(1979)-song by Prism.

A song by Shaboozey that I like

 Good News-song by Shaboozey.

A song from Sam Smith that I like

 Too Good At Goodbyes-song by Sam Smith.

Ice cream formerly a luxury

 In the 18th century,ice cream was a luxury only the wealthy could afford due to the difficulty of storing ice.With the advent of refrigeration in the 19th century,it became widely accessible.

Named after a beloved racehorse

 A beloved racehorse died in 1930,inspiring Mars family to name their new chocolate bar"Snickers" in his memory.The candy became one of the world's best-selling treats,turning a family's loss into a tribute that's sold billions of bars.

A type ofsunlight

 Komorebi(noun)-Japanese word for sunlight that filters through the trees.

      What a beautiful word!

Niblings

 Niblings -The gender-neutral term for nieces and nephews.

An older song from Eminem that I love

 Shake That-song by Eminem featuring Nate Dogg.

Another song from Eminem that I like

 Lose Yourself -song by Eminem.

A song from Eminem featuring Rihanna that I like

 The Monster -song from Eminem featuring Rihanna.

Fly-tipping

 Fly-tipping is the illegal act of dumping waste in unauthorized places,such as on the street, in fields or in rivers.It's also known as illegal dumping or fly dumping.

         Fly tipping is the dumping of waste illegally instead of using an authorised method such as curbside collection or using an authorised rubbish dump.

           The term fly tipping is derived from the verb tip,meaning " to throw out of a vehicle," and on the fly,meaning spontaneously or extemporaneously-to throw away carelessly or casually.

      Some people believe public shaming is the answer to illegal garbage dumping.

The meat in the sandwich

 The meat in the sandwich-a neutral party who must interact with two people or groups in conflict.

A song from Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran that I love

 I Don't Care -song by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.

A dance song from 2003 that I love ove-

 Dragostea Din Tei(2003)-song by O-Zone.

A dance song from 2001 that I simply love

 Rapture(2001)-song by iio.

                     This song contains the lines'Sugar,you make my soul complete,

Rapture tastes so sweet.'

Salt

 Salt has anti-bacterial properties;it dehydrates bacteria through osmosis.

The advantage of using cash

 When you've got cash in your pocket, you're in charge of your budget and your information.

        Tapping your card can lead to your information being used against you by hackers,marketers and lenders.

         People need to be encouraged to use cash more often.

A song by Jonas Brothers that I love

 Slow Motion-song by Marshmello,Jonas Brothers.

The unusual case of Adam Rainer

 Adam Rainer was born in 1899 and lived the first 20 years of his life as a dwarf with a height of 4 feet 10 inches.

                Then unexpectedly because of a pituitary tumor,he experienced a belated growth spurt and grew tall to 7 feet 8 inches.He died in 1950 at the young age of 51 with a height of 7 feet 8 inches.

           His life was fraught with health issues,including severe spinal problems and impaired vision and hearing, culminating with his death in 1950.Adam Rainer's case remains a focal point for medical and scientific study,offering insights  into the complex nature of human growth and endocrine disorders.

          Adam Rainer was an extremely unusual and baffling case of as acromegaly.

Brown bananas

 When your banana turns brown,it means that the higher level of antioxidants they contain strengthens our immune system and increase the white cell count,enabling our body to fight off infections and even cancer.Try to remember this next time you see a banana with brown spots and don't throw it away.

A song from Bob Marley that I like

 One Love-song by Bob Marley.

Fudgel

 Fudgel(18th century)-Pretending to work while actually doing nothing.

The mother of golfer Tiger Woods dies

 The mother of star golfer Tiger Woods,Kultida Woods, sadly died at age 80 on February 4,2025.Kutilda was born in Thailand;she was the biggest supporter and fan of Tiger Woods.

A song from Seal that I like

 Kiss From A Rose-song by Seal.

A song by Magic that I like

 Let Your Hair Down -song by Magic.

Great new book on Spotify

 The Mood Machine:The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist(2025)-book by Liz Pelly.

Interesting book on fast food giant

McAtlas:A Global Guide to the Golden Arches(2025)-book by Gary He.

                      Gary He is a writer,food journalist and photographer based in New York city.Visit his website at www.garyhe.com

The Pitcairn Islands

 The Pitcairn Islands,located in the middle of the Pacific ocean,are home to only 47 people.Nearly all of the residents are the descendants of the mutineers from the British ship HMS Bounty.

Furalysis

 Furalysis(noun)-The condition in which a person is unable to move due to the presence of a cat on his or her lap.

The fruit called sapodilla

Sapodilla is a tropical fruit native to Mexico,central America ,and the Caribbean.In India the sapodilla is called chikoo.In English sapodilla is also called naseberry.In Spanish this fruit is called zapote.

                            Sapodilla milkshake is delicious as well as nutritious.

Custard apple

 The custard apple is commonly called sitaphal in India.

Cherimoya

 The fruit called cherimoya in the United States is also known as the custard apple.

Indian gooseberry

 The fruit called amla in India is also called Indian gooseberry.

Sweet lime

 Sweet lime is also known as sweet lemon.In India it is often called mosambi or mausambi.

Botanical term:citrus limetta.

Hurkle-durkle

 Hurkle-durkle -A 200 year-old Scottish term meaning to lounge in bed after it's time to get up.

A song from Rascal Flatts that I love

 I Dare You-song by Rascal Flatts,Jonas Brothers.

Origin of the word orange

 The word orange was originally called 'norange'.

           Because we could say a norange,it gradually lost the 'n' and we could eventually say 'an orange '.

            That's why it's still called 'naranja' in Spanish.

Coffee

 Coffee comes from the Arabic word Kahwa.

Sugar

 Sugar comes from the Arabic word summary.

Does exercise really boost longevity?

 The rabbit is always jumping up and down but it usually lives for only two years or so.The turtle that hardly exercises often lives 100 to 400 years.

              Claims that exercise boosts longevity are exaggerated.

A song from Rihanna that I like

 Love on the brain -song by Rihanna.