3 Facts/Stories of the Day

[Perdita]

1. In 1956, the Health Minister refused to back an anti-smoking campaign because he wasn't convinced it was harmful.

2. In 1980, Paul Geidel was freed from a New York prison after a record 68 years and eight months.

3. In 1987, the Monster Raving Loony Party gained its first local government seat in Ashburton, Devon. Loony policies included the privatisation of hot air from the House of Commons to heat half the homes in Britain. In 1996 odds of 15 million to one were offered on Screaming Lord Sutch becoming Prime Minister. These were greater odds than for Elvis crashing a UFO into the Loch Ness Monster.

[Trinity]

3. In 1987, the Monster Raving Loony Party gained its first local government seat in Ashburton, Devon. Loony policies included the privatisation of hot air from the House of Commons to heat half the homes in Britain. In 1996 odds of 15 million to one were offered on Screaming Lord Sutch becoming Prime Minister. These were greater odds than for Elvis crashing a UFO into the Loch Ness Monster.

These odds are quite similar to those of winning the national lottery

[Perdita]

1. We never wear around 70% of the clothes we own

2. When glass breaks, the cracks move faster than 3,000 miles per hour

3. In 2000, a postman who was bitten in the genitals by a dog had been awarded £4,750 in compensation

[Perdita]

1. In 1999, four volunteers agreed to be locked in a room, armed with only a credit card and the internet to feed, clothe and entertain themselves for 100 hours.

2. In 2002, the most devoted fan of 'Cats' was unveiled. 71-year-old Bob Martin had seen the hit musical 795 times. He spent £20,000 and clocked up 51,675 miles travelling from his Hampshire home to the New London Theatre once a week for 14 years.

3. In 2002, Pepsi unveiled its latest weapon in the cola wars - a bright blue version of the fizzy drink. The 'berry cola fusion' took nine months to develop and was launched to rival Coca-Cola's new vanilla version. I have never seen the blue Pepsi but quite like the vanilla Coca Cola

[Perdita]

1. In 2000, it was reported that a 16-year-old school boy was the youngest person to be fitted with a meal heart. However, a single raindrop could short circuit it and kill him.

2. Dr John Pemberton first sold his secret elixir formula for medical purposes at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta. The formula went on to become Coca Cola.

3. If you want an instant pick-me-up after a heavy night out, reach for a juicy apple. Their cleansing properties help you fell fresh and ready to face the day, so keep one by your bed ready for the next morning.

[Perdita]

1. In 1812, the waltz was introduced to Britain ans was condemned as immoral.

2. In 2003, Tony Blair topped a poll of the Worst Britons, followed by Jordan and Margaret Thatcher.

3. The electric chair was invented by a dentist

[Perdita]

1. Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand.

2. Two Polish bank robbers collapsed choking after they tried to use pepper spray on a cashier in front of an air conditioning unit. The wind blew the spray straight back over the pair of thieves who then staggered from the bank empty handed. Police did not find the failed criminals.

3. If your body is aching and your muscles stiffen up after a heavy workout at teh gym, try eating some fresh pineapple because it helps the body to repair itself and heal strains.

[Siobhan]

3. If your body is aching and your muscles stiffen up after a heavy workout at teh gym, try eating some fresh pineapple because it helps the body to repair itself and heal strains.

I will give that a try and see if it works.. I am starting a new dance class on Monday

[Perdita]

Let us know whether it works or not please

[Siobhan]

Let us know whether it works or not please

I assume you take it next morning when you are in pain or right after workout to stop the pain?? I will give it a go and let you know if it works