Thu, 28 April 2011
Geography Fun Facts
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first city in the US to put flouride in their water. Only two countries border three oceans -- the United States & Canada. The only country whose name begins with an "A", but doesn't end in an "A" is Afghanastan.
Time Zone Percentages.
49.6% of US residents live in Eastern time zone 29.3% live in the Central time zone 5.3% live in the Mountain time zone 15.0% live in the Pacific time zone 8% live in any other time zone What Do You Know, Joe?
You are crossing the 'blue' Danube, in a city where many great composers lived, among them Johann Strauss, jr., Beethoven and Mozart. Where are you?
A. Salzburg
B. Munich
C. Vienna
Last Posts Answer: C. During World War II, production of Hershey’s Kisses was halted. Not because of a shortage of chocolate, but because the signature aluminum foil packaging was rationed.
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Thu, 7 April 2011
Candy!
Is a very simple thing.
The word candy refers to numerous confections - both soft and hard - that are made of sugar that has been cooked. Did you know different heating and cooling levels determine types of candy? Hot temperatures make hard candy, medium heat makes soft candy, and cooler temperatures make chewy candy. Exact heating levels make the production of candy scientific
Folks have been chomping on sweets for thousands of years.
During ancient times, the Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese were known to prepare sweet confections of fruit and nuts candied in honey. For years, sugar was traded throughout the Middle East, but it didn't leave that region until the Crusaders discovered the "sweet salt" on their conquests. . What Do You Know, Joe?
During World War II, production of Hershey’s Kisses was halted. Do you know why?
A. Chocolate shortage
B. Sugar shortage
C. Aluminum foil shortage
Last Posts Answer: B. $200
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