Words You Never Heard!

Today, 7-11 is one of the world’s largest franchises with more than 55,000 locations.  The Slurpee was actually invented by Dairy Queen but was made popular at 7-11 stores.  What’s the scientific word for a brain freeze?  sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.

One might say he invented air conditioning before it was cool:) 

Herbert Hoover was the first president to have air conditioning in the white house and in 1939 Packard was the first automobile manufacturer to offer air conditioning in their cars.

To take the hammer-glammer, or confusion out of it, think of it this way: Before you double-dip at a party, you might ask yourself, "Do I want to kiss everyone here?"  Of course, that might depend on who’s at the party:)

 

Independence Day

This week we will be celebrating independence day with barbecue, beer, and fireworks. Did you know Americans consume about 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July?  4.4 million American flags are imported each year, mostly from China, along with $324 million dollars worth of sky candy or fireworks. Fireworks come with some creative names like  Migraine, Big Fat Hissee Fit, Grounds for Divorce and Perfect Silence.   The term, dud, is an acronym for a dangerous unexploded device. 

Stackerworks are the two-stage fireworks that after exploding, it emits showers of sparks that explode again. A rapid successive detonation of fireworks is called Bouquets and Fountains. As we celebrate our independence I would like to extend a special thanks to all of our American Forces stationed at home and abroad for their service to our great country. 

 

 

 

What's a medical word for falling into a coma from excessive laughter?Lachschlaghanfall.

A growling stomach can be embarrassing, but you can simply explain it away by saying, “please excuse my borborygmi.”  That’s another word for a growling stomach!

Have you ever wondered who invented the donut? According to Smithsonian Magazine, the first donut was created in the mid-19th century by Elizabeth Gregory, mother of a New England ship captain.

Did you hear about the cat that went for the ride of his life on the roof of a van speeding down a highway in Ohama, Nebraska? Rebel, a fluffy grey, and white feline was taking a nap on top of the van and his owners apparently didn’t realize he was up there when they decided to go for a drive.

Men must like red lipstick because it is not disappearing. As the last 5000 years have shown, it’s got staying power!

Many people in China have crickets as pets.  This tradition of keeping crickets started in the 12th century and a singing cricket is considered to bring good luck to its owner!