STRANGE AND UN HEARD FACTS

1. Coca-Cola was originally green.
2. The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
3. The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.
4. The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
5. There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
6. TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
7. Women blink nearly twice as much as men!
8. You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.
9. It is impossible to lick your elbow.
10. People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze, your heart stops for a millisecond.
11. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky
12. The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
13. If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.
14. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents great king from history.
    Spades - King David
    Clubs - Alexander the Great,
    Hearts - Charlemagne
    Diamonds - Julius Caesar.
15. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
16. If a statue of a person in the park on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.
    
    If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle.
    
    If the horse has a all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
17. What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common?
    Ans. - All invented by women.
18. Question - This is the only food that doesn't spoil. What is this?
    Ans. - Honey
19. A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
20. A snail can sleep for three years.
21. All polar bears are left handed.
22. American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.
23. Butterflies taste with their feet.
24. Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
25. In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
26. On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.
27. Shakespeare invented the word 'assassination' and 'bump'.
28. Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
29. The ant always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
30. The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
31. The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
32. Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over million descendants.
33. Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times
34. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
35. Most lipstick contains fish scales.
36. Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different
37. And finally 99% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow

Best Colognes & Perfumes for Men

Generally fragrances are a discussion for women but today in this modern era men are not behind since men is using perfumes and colognes from two centuries. Men won’t notice the type of perfume you have used but a for a women this is the first thing she will take into account. so if you don’t want to spoil your date with your girl start using some of it. Perfume and cologne are manufactured from various oils and oils and aromatic compounds they contain different notes according to different cologne. Different cologne have different aroma some are for day events and other for night. Below given I the list of various fragrances to grab your girlfriend. There are different varieties of colognes available in the market according to the moods, nature like romantic, party wear, events etc. So here we have the list of the most famous colognes used by men.

10. Kenneth Cole Black for Men

We have given the 10th position to the Kenneth black. It is very famous cologne used all over the world by men. Kenneth Cole black is especially made for sophisticated sexy men. The cologne has following ingredients into it that includes fresh fruits, mandarin, ginger, basil, incense, black suede, lotus flower, spices, mint, ambergris, musk and exotic woods. This time in the market it is among the best cologne to be sold. You will find its fragrance to be a little woody. it came into the market in the year 2003 and was manufactured by Harry Frmont and Sabine De Tscharner. The cologne is best for a man who wants to create a mysterious surrounding around him. It has a fresh and sensuous feeling. It comes for 70 US dollars for a quantity of 3.4 oz.

9. Very Sexy for Him by Victoria Secret

Very Sexy for Him by Victoria’s Secret is on ninth number in the list it has a fragrance which can bring a girl closer to you. It comes in a Citrus Aromatic fragrance.  Jean-Claude Daleville has made this sensuous smelling cologne. This cologne came in the market in the year 2001. It has a very strong as well as very unexpected fragrance but for the men who use it, it can be the best cologne they possess. It has been reported that this cologne is manufactured on the idea about what a woman adores the most about a man. The main ingredients are lime, bergamot, tangerine, and caraway; and other ingredients include cinnamon, sage, Sichuan pepper and bamboo, orange blossom, vetiver, sequoia and musk. It is also among the favourite and widely used cologne by men.

8.  JOOP! HOMME For Men

Joop! is among the most famous and attractive cologne available in the market for men. Its fragrance is sensual oriental due to citrus fruits like lemon, orange blossom, bergamot and mandarin. It is among the oldest cologne released in the market in the year 1989. It was created by Michel Almairac. It is pleasant and warm. The main ingredients that are included in it are jasmine, lily, cinnamon, helitrope, woodsy and pleasant notes of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and Tonka bean. It is the famous cologne used while partying. It is mainly used while dancing or during a hunt

7. Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger

This perfume is well known and loved among men. The credit for creating this cologne goes to Annie Buzantian and Alberto Morillas. The cologne came into the market in the year 1995. The main notes in the cologne are of lavender, mint, bergamot and grapefruit, the middle notes are of rose, granny smith apple and cranberry and the base notes are of cotton flower, amber and cactus. The ingredients are bought from different places like grapefruit from Florida, Cactus flower from Arizona, bergamot from Nevada and Drifwood from North California. It is a very costly perfume and not everyone can buy it. But if once you owe it you will get addicted of using this perfume.

6. DRAKKAR NOIR by Guy Laroche

Draker Noir has a very sweet fragrance and it can also be used for the daily purpose. It is manufactured by Pierre Wargnye . The cologne came into market in the year 1982. It has an aromatic essence. The main ingredients are rosemary, lavender, Artemisia, lemon verbena, basil, lemon and bergamot. The ingredients includes carnation, coriander, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper, sandalwood, leather, amber, jasmine, fir, patchouli, cedar, oak moss, and vetiver . It is packed in a strong, black flacon that seems to express the strength of the man who puts it on. If you want to spend your money on buying a cologne then this one is the best.

5. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men

Eternity stands fifth on the list. It was manufactured by Calvein Klein. It came into the market in the year 1989. It is seen that the cologne has a very elating seasoned lavender as well as amber fragrance which is best if you want to use a cologne at the day time. It has very different ingredients and is truly a mixture of green botanical like jasmine, lavender, vetiver, amber, sandalwood and rosewood. It is very strong and can go for a day long.

4. POLO by Ralph Lauren

One more in the list, this cologne is not only popular among men but also among women. It has a very classic fragrance. The creator of this cologne is Ralph Lauren. It came into the market in the year 1978. The base notes are oak-moss  vetiver, tobacco and patchouli, the middle notes include cumin, clove, pimento and chamomile and the top notes are of basil, galbanum, Artemisia, coriander and thyme. This perfume will surely get your girl closer to you. This is a very memorable perfume too.

3. Hugo by Hugo Boss

Hugo has a very romantic essence. It has a very sexy and powerful fragrance. It is mainly preferred in night and should not be used in large amount. It is manufactured by Hugo Boss. It came into the market in the year 1985. There are different varieties as well different packing of this cologne is available in the market.

2. Calvin Klein’s Obsession for Men

This product names as Calvin Klein’s Obsession for men is the cologne which was discovered by Bob Slattery. The Calvin Klein’s Obsession for men was launched in the year 1986. The cologne has an amazing fragrance which resembles much of the smell of red berries. The main ingredients are citrus fruits that include tangerine, lime, grapefruit and bergamot, floral smell of lavender, spices like coriander, warm cinnamon and also includes nuts. It includes different flowers like jasmine, rose, and pine and also includes sandalwood, vanilla, amber, patchoulli and benzoin. If you are going during the day in any event this is the best choice for you.

1.Acqua Di Gio Cologne by Giorgio Armani

The Acqua di gio is the best product when the point comes to colognes. Alberto Morillas is the person who created the colognes. The product was made 1996. The product is made both for men and women. It has been appreciated by many people for its aroma. The cologne has a very familiar fragrance which is much more like water, wind and freedom. It resembles that of Bitter citrus which is combined with aroma of Rosemary. This also includes pellucid hedione.

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Most Famous and Successful People who Alcohol Addicts

Generally ‘alcoholics’ (people addicted to alcohol in excess) spoil their career and life. Some persons in order to remove the stamp of drinker either get more involved in it or get severely ill or commit suicide.  Here you will come to know about those who have achieved high successes even after being badly dependent on alcohol. They battled their craving to alcohol and made themselves capable to be recognized in the list of known persons of the world.

10. JOHN DALLY

John Patrick Dally is a 1966 born popular golfer who joined PGA tour in 1987. He is nicknamed as ‘Wild Thing’, ‘Long John’, and ‘The Lion’. He has wide interest in music and video games. Around his 20’s he was became fond of alcohol, gambling, and drugs which played fine role in his 2008 suspension. He occasionally undergoes the treatment of rehab centers and is still a consistent challenger of golf. He is appreciated for his personal tenacity as he is the only man from US who has won large number of golf championships.

9. HUNTER S. THOMPSON

Hunter Stockton Thompson is a super renowned alcoholic who was born on July 18, 1937 ended his life by own self on February 20, 2005 at the age of 67. Born in a middle class family in Louisville, Kentucky .The hell angel’s writer was a well known American author and journalist by occupation. Despite for being very successful for his writings and his own brand of school called “gonzo” school of journalism. Thompson was known for his love for alcohol, drugs as well as firearms. He also remarked that “I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they have always worked for me”.

8. ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Ernest Hemingway born in USA in 1899 is admired as a great American author and a journalist. It is quite clear from the biographies about him that Ernest Hemingway’s drinking is legend. He served Italian army but his wounds forced him to approach as a reporter for Canadian and American newspapers. He even worked during Spanish Civil war and World War II but his pain, ill health, and addiction led him to commit suicide in 1961. Despite of these entire he is not remembered as looser but as a figure of leadership, honesty, courage, and devotion.

7. DREW BARRYMORE

Drew Barrymore was born in 1975, California and is a known American actress. She twinkled on the screen when she was 11 months old and from 1979 she started her acting career through a drama. The strangest fact about her which shocked all her fans is her addiction to alcoholism from the age of 9. She is famous as ‘modern Shirley Temple’. Tobacco, cocaine, drugs, alcohols became the parts of her life which took her to rehabilitation centers large number of times which in turn made her childhood turbulent. She is still resisting such dependencies but still is a very famous producer, director and an actress.

6. BILL WILSON

William Griffith Wilson also known as bill Wilson was born on November 26, 1895 and died on January 24^th, 1971. On June 10^th, 1935, he and his friend founded the best way to reform Alcoholics and ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS was born. Talking about the past, his education as well as married life suffered due to his alcoholic addictions. He was committed to the Charles Town hospital for drug and addiction. His doctor even declared that either he has to die or have to be permanently locked up due to ‘wet brain’.

5. EDGAR ALLEN POE

Best known for his mystery and macabre, the science- fiction founder was born in January 19, 1809- October 7, 1849. He was a well-known American poet, author, editor, literary critic by occupation .A recognized writer who found living by writing alone which made him financially difficult life and career. He had extended periods of the time when he drank excessively those were the instants when he suffered from bouts with depression as well as when his wife died turning him into a drunker to get away from these troubles.

4. STEPHEN EDWIN KING

Stephen Edwin king was born on September 21, 1947 in Portland, Maine is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy. He is known for his 35 years of career in which he wrote 63 books and estimated to be worth of $157 million, according to the daily mail. He has received numerous awards like WORLD FANTASY AWARD for life achievement, Canadian book sellers Association award and also, grand master award from the MYSTERY WRITER’S OF THE AMERICA. Moving to the darker side, he has spent much of his early years in drinking and drug addiction. In his autobiography, he accepted that he started drinking at the only age of 18 at his school trip in 1966. He also wrote in his first twelve years or so of marriage, he spent by assuring himself that he “just liked to drink”.

3. BETTY FORD

Betty Ford born in April, 1918 was a fabulous dancer from her very childhood and worked as a model for a short period of time. She joined Congressional groups, supported Equal Rights Amendment, and has been dynamic leader of Women’s Movement. During her dedication to social issues that is around 1970’s she publicized her more than 20 years long running battle with alcoholism. She is well known for her awards like Congressional Gold Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom and many more. As her name ‘First Lady Of US Activists’ clearly signifies that she was a strong lady who gave her 100% efforts for good causes even after traversing through substantial medications.

2. ULYSSES S. GRANT

Ulysses S. Grant was born in 1822, in Point Pleasant, United States. He is known as one of the leading figures in the American history as he was the youngest who became president of United States in 1869. Grant has been an active part in Mexican-American war and also played a dominant role in second half of the Civil War. But throughout his prolonged career of battles he became an alcoholic. As he became fond of bottles, his reputation further tarnished because of his intoxicated behavior. Even then Grant struggled for self-discipline and coped with his addiction so as to achieve victory in battlefields. He soon became an admirable and well-respected man.

1. ERIC CLAPTON

More than once this man tried to take his own life but what stopped him was the realization that if he were dead, he would not be able to drink anymore. CLAPTON, an English Guitarist born on 30 March 1945 is a singer-songwriter, record producer, artist and musician by occupation .He has been ranked second as the in the top 100 greatest guitarist of all time. The recipient of 18 Grammy awards gripped into addiction of drugs and alcohols in his successful journey of life considering it to be “the courage-provider to play and getting off with a girl”. The best part is that he finally decided to take help and also founded medical facility in cross words at Antigua for recovering substance abusers.

Most Popular Mocktail Flavors

Mocktails is just the ideal thing for the party where people are not use to of drinking alcohols. As most of the mocktails have different fruits as major ingredients so they can be considered as a healthy and refreshing drink. They are differently flavoured and catchy coloured drinks Mocktails are quiet easy to prepare and are said to be the perfect party drinks. We need to have mocktails for any social party where people do not take alcohol. It is a general trend to keep mocktails in as a part of non-alcoholic beverages So here is the list of top 10 most popular flavours of mocktails

10. Virgin Daiquiri:

 

Virgin Daiquiri is just the ideal drink for summers made from strawberries, lime, sugar and ice. The drink is a non-alcoholic drink but is also enjoyed by the people who drink alcohol. To make this drink the ingredients are blended and are served chilled with cracked ice. Many times pineapple is also used as a ingredient

9. Virgin Mint Lemonade:

This is also a summer drink which can be prepared easily in some minutes. The drink is composed of the ingredients like sugar, lime juice, mint leaves and water. The syrup is first made from sugar and water. The drink is served chilled by keeping it in refrigerator for hours. This is a non alcoholic drink but this can be made alcoholic by mixing a particular amount of vodka with it.

8. Atomic Cat:

This is a very famous home based drink which can be easily prepared as it does not require any uncommon ingredient. The drink require tonic water and fresh orange juice rather than the canned one. The drink is highly presentable when served in trendy glasses filled   with crushed ice.

7. Bellini:

Bellini is a seasonal drink which can be preferred in any season and is served chilled in  summers specially . The drink is quiet trendy  drink is said to be the non-alcoholic alternative for the very popular Venetian cocktail. It is made up of apple cider mixed  a small amount of nectar or peach pulp.

6. Pomegranate spritzer:

The pomegranate spritzer is found to be made in many flavours and is counted among the list of sophisticated drinks. The drink is made up with different ingredient with provide an excellent tinch of flavour to it. To make this drink you need around two saucers of ginger ale with pomegranate juice and a seltzer. Here the wine glass is first filled with crushed ice to the top and the mixture of seltzer with pomegranate juice is poured into the glass. Few drops of lemon is also added to give flavour to it.

5. Virgin Sangria:

This is a summer special drink with the course ingredients containing grape juice, apple, banana, mandarins, and also cinnamon. It is said to be highly rejuvenating and refreshing drink .Pitcher like a ice can or a refrigerator is used to store the drink after it is being prepared. The drink is non-alcohol but can be made alcoholic by mixing it with some amount of wine. Ingredients are mixed in different quantities so as to give it an irresistible taste.

4. Virgin Mary:

The Virgin Mary is known to be a healthy drink and is extremely popular throughout .Also it is said to be the alternative to Bloody Mary drink with only one difference that says Virgin Mary is lighter. The drink looks highly remarkable when served in a glass of wine .It is a non alcoholic and non-intoxicating  drink usually preferred for hangover –free experience and is  made by mixing Worcester sauce with the mixture of lemon juice, tomato juice and a few drops of Tabasco as ingredients. Other then this celery stalk and pickle garnish are some ingredients which are used to garnish the drink served in wine glass.

3. Non Alcoholic Fizz:

The Non Alcoholic Fizz is highly known among the women and is said to be the alternative to Madras cocktail. The drink looks very presentable as it makes use of the slices of kiwi, pineapple, and orange to garnish it. The drink  is composed of each of  the ounces of orange juice, club soda and cranberry juice. Firstly we need to  shake the mix of orange juice and  cranberry with crushed ice and then club soda is to be added

2. Mojito:

The Mojito is a cool and highly energizing drink. It is known by this name throughout the world. It is anon alcoholic drink consisting of crushed ice, mint leaves, sugar syrup and lime juice and can be prepared easily. The drink is classified to be healthy because of the presence of lime and mint. It is preferred in hot summer spring days. It is also added with oz club soda and Angostura bitters. It has the taste of white rum and can be prepared by simply mixing all the ingredients and finally garnishing with mint leaves

1. Classic Shirley Temple:

The Classic Shirley Temple is something made from grenadine, lime, pieces of orange or cherry and also orange juice which is enjoyed both by kids and adults. The cocktail stick and lemon slice adds to its presentable look. The drink is served with crushed ice and has ingredients lemon-lime soda and Grenadine syrup. You only have to mix all ingredients and garnish it. The drink is sweet to taste and is non-alcoholic.