Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Donor Organs, Sandcastle Effect, and Pretty Packaging

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Thursday January 14, 2010

What was the title of the U.S.'s first children's book?

The first children's book that was published in the U.S. was called "Spiritual Mild for Boston Babes in wither England Drawn from the Breast of Both Testaments for Their Soul's Nourishment."

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What's the most common age to receive a donor organ?

More than 60 percent of all recipients of organ donations are between the ages of 18 and 49.

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What is the 'Sandcastle Effect?"

The "Sandcastle Effect" was identified by researchers at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana and first published on June 18, 1997. It explained why sandcastles do not collapse after the sand in them has almost totally dried out.

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What happens to all that pretty packaging?

An estimated 50 percent of U.S. landfill space is taken up by discarded packaging.

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Which nation eats the most meat?

Argentineans eat more meat than any other nation in the world -- an average of 10 ounces per person per day.

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