Okay - I'll bite.

Here are two tidbits of information that I have always found interesting.

#1. Did you know that the length of your foot is the same as the length of your forearm? There are probably some exceptions to this, but its true for the majority.

#2. The concept of the football (American version) huddle originated at Galludet University (Washington DC). Galludet is mainly for those that are deaf, and their football team used American Sign Language to call their plays. They needed a way to hide this from the opposing team, and behold, the origination of the huddle.

Sharon

(Does everyone have their shoe off yet???)

Here is my fact for the day

The difference between a fruit and a vegetable is that a fruit has seeds. So that means that even things we are always taught are veggies, like avaocado, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, etc. are really fruits...

Hugs, Viv

PS. I like your attitutde Kevin, taking action, making things happen for yourself instead of pouting about it... that's an irreplacable quality to have.

Well if you want to catch up on a little of holiday culture from Italy, read my blog. I posted the story of La Befana.

And if you don't then I give you this piece of science information: African Grey Parrots are reported to have the intellect of a 5 year old human child and the speaking capabilities of a 3 year old human child. (Sorry I like birds...)

You go, Kevin!

Keep learning over the course of your whole life....picking up new hobbies every couple years is a way to keep the mind active. It'll probably help stave off Alzheimer's too.

I think this is a great idea Kevin...we are all gonna learn heaps of interesting and not so interesting facts.

Okay...I'm an Aussie gal so I would like to add a few facts (interesting or otherwise) about Koalas if I may...

*Koalas are not bears, they are marsupials - that means they carry their babies in their pouches.

*They have two thumbs on each front paw - it helps them to climb.

*Koalas sleep up to 21 hours a day (what a life!)

*They communicate with each other by making a noise that sounds like a snore followed by a belch

*A koala's urine smells a bit like eucalyptus oil. (I know this because I have been wee'd on by a koala when I happened to be under a tree he/she was asleep in at the time).

Bev

Ice Skating: The first person ever to land a quad jump in competition was Kurt Browning of Canada. It happened at the 1988 World Championships. That was the same year Brian Boitano of the US won the Olympic Gold Medal. Browning was the men's World Figure Skating Champion four times but never won a medal at the Olympics; he kept falling down at inopportune moments.

Kitty

Okay so I LOVE Kurt Browning!!!! He is like my fav male ice skater!!

Thanks everyone! Those were very interesting facts, I'm definitely going to try to remember them all, and yep Sharon, I had my foot up to my arm before I even read the 2nd fact .

I know this is an old post, but I've been reading Kevin's blog from beginning to end. My question is: Kevin, was your foot the same length as your forearm? If so which size shoe do you wear? I didn't even come close -my forearm was like 4 INCHES longer than my foot! I wear a size 8.5, so maybe I am just a statistical outlier or something...

-Aaron

I know this is an old post, but I've been reading Kevin's blog from beginning to end. My question is: Kevin, was your foot the same length as your forearm? If so which size shoe do you wear? I didn't even come close -my forearm was like 4 INCHES longer than my foot! I wear a size 8.5, so maybe I am just a statistical outlier or something...

 

-Aaron

Hey Aaron!

I'm glad someone still reads my old posts

My forearm and foot were very close in length. It sorta depended on where and how I measured each. Yes, in general my forearm seemed slightly longer, but I think that might have been from measuring technique.

Gosh, I'm not even sure what shoe size to give you. I guess it sorta depends on the style and "cut" of the shoe. I have one pair of shoes that's an 8.5. I have some 9's, a couple 9.5's, even some 10s and 10.5s. Most of the ones I buy now are 9 or 9.5, but I generally try to buy the smallest shoe that'll fit (well same with pants, shirts, and underwear for that matter). I just don't really like loose clothes, and shoes in particular I feel less attractive in some big bulky ones. My foot measures about 9.5 inches long if that tells you anything

Anyway take care and have an awesome day!

Kevin