June 2016 – Page 4

June 26, 2016

Fun Facts About Canada

When you hear the word Canada, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hockey? Tim Horton? The maple leaf? Moose? Well Canada has that and much much more. Here are a few fun facts about Canada that you may not have known. Canada got its name when Jacques Cartier was exploring around the St. Lawrence River; when the Iroquois were showing the way to the village they pointed to it and said “Kanata”. Kanata means village or land. Jacques then began referring to the land as Canada. Is it true there is a UFO landing area? Yes. In 1967

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June 25, 2016

Three fungi species were found near Chernobyl…

Three fungi species were found near Chernobyl that appear to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy.

June 25, 2016

Many animals can communicate by vibrating the surface…

Many animals can communicate by vibrating the surface of earth, water or other substrates, a phenomenon known as seismic communication. Predators also use this ability to eavesdrop on their prey.

June 24, 2016

In New York, a woman saved a little boy’s life giving…

In New York, a woman saved a little boy’s life giving him CPR after being hit in the chest with a baseball bat. About 7 years later, in 2006 that very same boy saved her from choking to death giving her the Heimlich maneuver in the restaurant that he worked.

June 24, 2016

Imported wines are often giant “boxed wines” when…

Imported wines are often giant “boxed wines” when they’re shipped: A huge bag of wine traveling inside a cargo container.

June 24, 2016

Japan’s first female photojournalist is still…

Japan’s first female photojournalist is still shooting at the age of 101.

June 23, 2016

A California teenager traded up an old phone…

A California teenager traded up an old phone on Craigslist for different items until he eventually acquired a Porsche.

June 23, 2016

The Rolex brand became widely known after a woman…

The Rolex brand became widely known after a woman swam across the English channel wearing one in 1927. After the 15 hour swim the Rolex Oyster she had worn was still working perfectly.

June 23, 2016

Health Benefits of Okra

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is one of the most well-known and widely used species of the family Malvaceae. Okra is grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. It was originally derived in Ethiopia but then spread to parts of North Africa, Arabia, India and the Mediterranean. There is not much information known about the earlier history and distribution of okra since during historical times there had been minimal contact between Ethiopia and the rest of the world. Okra has various names that are used in many different parts of the world. In England okra is called, “Lady’s finger”, in

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June 23, 2016

Health Benefits of Okra

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