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Post by Rhonda on Sept 14, 2007 7:31:34 GMT -5
Did Ya' Know:
Fifty-five years ago, the life of one of the world's most peaceful men ended sadly in violence. At age 78, Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu extremist. Honored today as the father of India, Gandhi led his people to freedom from British control in 1947, using unique methods of non-violence.
Albert Einstein said of him, "Generations to come will scarcely believe that such a man as this walked the earth in flesh and blood."
Gandhi was also known as Mahatma because "Mahatma" means "Great Soul."
The "homespun" movement was about Gandhi's movement to urge his countrymen to boycott British textiles and instead wear homespun cloth. The British government took India's raw cotton and sent it back to India as finished clothing.
In 1930 Gandhi led hundreds of followers on a 240-mile march to the sea, where they made salt from seawater in protest against the British salt law, which made it illegal to possess salt not bought from the government.
Gandhi credited Thoreau's famous essay "Civil Disobedience" as a key influence on his life.
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Post by aka on Sept 30, 2007 5:29:47 GMT -5
Thanks Rhonda, I have read some of Gandhi"s' story, he was a very remarkable and exceptional man.
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Post by Rhonda on Oct 25, 2007 23:45:53 GMT -5
What is a 'three dog night?'
The expression "three dog night" originated with the Eskimos and means a very cold night – so cold that you have to bed down with three dogs to keep warm.
Was Custer a promising student?
General George Armstrong Custer graduated at the bottom of his West Point class in 1861.
Does crime cool off in winter?
Temperature and crime are correlated. Many more crimes are committed in the hot summer months than in the cold winter months.
Why are flamingoes so fearless?
The flamingoes of East Africa have few natural enemies. In general, the only predators an adult flamingo need fear are the fish eagle and the marabou stork.
Are we getting enough sleep?
Lack of sleep is becoming such a problem for American adults that 8 percent say they occasionally or frequently fall asleep at work, and 19 percent say they make errors because of sleepiness.
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Post by Rhonda on Mar 18, 2008 2:29:55 GMT -5
When was the P.T.A. Founded?
The P.T.A., or the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, was founded in the United States in 1897. It was originally called the "National Congress of Mothers," but was expanded to include fathers, teachers, and other citizens.
What were early airline seats made of?
Seating on the first scheduled intercity commuter airplane flight consisted of moveable wicker chairs. There were 11 of them on the first Ford Tri-Motors. After several years, Ford replaced them with aluminum-framed leather chairs.
Where is the Curly Redwood Lodge?
The Curly Redwood Lodge is one of northern California’s most unique lodges. It was built from one curly redwood tree that produced 57,000 board feet of lumber. The tree – cut down in 1952 – was 18 feet, 2 inches at the trunk. Curly redwood is unique because of the curly grain of the wood, unlike typical straight grained redwood.
How far can a grasshopper jump?
A grasshopper can leap over obstacles 500 times its own height. In relation to its size, it has the greatest jumping ability of all animals.
What do you want an extra room for?
The one extra room new-home shoppers want the most is the laundry room, at 95 percent. Only 66 percent of new-home buyers request an extra room to use as an office.
Do rich people buy lottery tickets?
The more money a person makes, the less likely they are to buy lottery tickets.
Did any American colonists fight for the British?
During the American revolution, more inhabitants of the American colonies fought for the British than for the Continental Army.
How much Social Security did Ida collect?
Ida May Fuller of Brattlebor, Vermont was the first U.S. Citizen to receive a Social Security check. She lived to be over 100 and collected her first check in 1940. She collected over $20,000 in total benefits.
Which president had the first Cabinet?
The President's Cabinet is not mentioned in the Constitution. But George Washington found that he had to consult regularly with the Secretary of State and other heads of major departments, and the Cabinet developed from this practice of the first president.
How long can you live without water?
The average person can live up to eleven days without water, assuming a mean temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Post by aka on Mar 27, 2009 2:34:06 GMT -5
Hi Rhonda, I enjoyed reading these and found them interesting. I've got a curious mind (in more ways than one. LOL LOL) and love to read and hear about new things. Hugs.  |
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Post by Rhonda on Apr 8, 2009 3:38:11 GMT -5
glad you liked it... i find it interesting but have not had a lot of time lately to find stuff
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