Archive : trivia

I am a big fan of Discovery Channel’s “How Do They Do it.” I get to learn how simple things were made. Those things we use every day, but I don’t really give any attention. From that I get to appreciate the intricate work done to create an ordinary thing we use without a second thought. I am so lucky I get to watch how stainless steel drum is created. I am just amazed with the [...]

Millions upon millions of people are quite confused about the differences between DSL and cable internet connections. Fewer still understand the advantages and disadvantages of satellite internet access. Potential subscribers who want to enjoy the fastest service for the lowest price are understandably bewildered by their choices. Fortunately, the decision is usually a simple one. For most people, [...]

It is often believed that death from a broken heart is more than just the kind of occurrence we read about in books or see in movies with a tragic love story. So far, people said that no one could actually die from a broken heart, but the latest research comes to prove that wrong: too much pain and grief, as well as a very powerful emotional shock can lead to heart attack-like symptoms that may often [...]

I’m sure that you will agree with me when I say that baseball gloves are one of the great gifts. Basically, gloves are a type of garment to help protect and cover the hand against cold or heat, physical damage which can be caused by friction, abrasions, chemicals and diseases and their basic usage is to help protect the wearer from things which their bare hands should not touch. These are made from [...]

The Philippines is home to some of the world’s most exotic birds. One of the most endangered species is the exotic Kalangay or the Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), which belongs to Psittacidae or the family of parrots. Some cockatoos can live up to 50 years. They are known for mimicking human voices. Most of them measure 33 centimeters in length and weigh 0.29 kilogram.