Quote of the Day

"There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge."
-Bertrand Russell

(I agree! )

I think I'm the queen... of totally useless knowledge.

Did you know that...

• The 3 most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.


• When Heinz ketchup leaves the bottle, it travels at a rate of 25 miles per year.


• It's possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.


• The Bible has been translated into Klingon.


• Humans are the only primates that don't have pigment in the palms of their hands.


• Ten percent of the Russian government's income comes from the sale of vodka.


• Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants.


• On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.


• Elephants can't jump. Every other mammal can.


• The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

I'll add 10 "little known facts" each week.... have any to contribute???

WD-40 Not so useless information

Ok.. for years I have been considered the queen of useless information. But ha-ha!! I have some little known information that might actually be useful! I bought some WD-40 today to quiet a squeaky cupboard door that has been annoying me since I moved in my apartment 3 months ago. Of course it worked great... then - I was bored and decided to find out more about what WD-40 could do.... I've heard rumors. Guess what? There are so many things this stuff can do! It's like duct tape!! A million uses! Here are a few....

1. Protects silver from tarnishing (tried it... yep!)


2. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings


3. Gets oil spots off concrete driveways


4. Gives floors that 'just waxed' sheen without making it slippery


5. Keeps flies off cows


6. Restores and cleans chalkboards


7. Removes lipstick stains


8. Loosens stubborn zippers


9. Untangles jewelry chains (yep again!!!)


10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks


11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill


12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing


13. Removes tomato stains from clothing


14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots


15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors


16. Keeps scissors working smoothly


17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes


18. Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide


19. Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises


20. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open


21. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close


22. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers


23. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans


24. Removes splattered grease on stove (really works~!!!)


25. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging


26. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)


27. Removes all traces of duct tape


28. I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees to relieve arthritis pain


29. One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.


30. Let me close with one final, wonderful use, the favorite use in theState of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

truly amazing stuff, huh?