Trivia For You Wednesday January 20, 2010 |
The Oregon Trail (1840-1860), the route used during the westward migrations of the United States, started in Missouri and ended in Oregon and was about 2,000 miles long. |
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Privacy invasion and the need for heightened protection is not a new problem for film stars. In the 1920s, cinema idol Rudolph Valentino was forced to take drastic security measures because fans continually invaded his home and pilfered his belongings as mementos. A 9-foot-tall stucco wall and huge flood lights were erected at his Benedict Canyon mansion to keep female fans out. Additionally, three Great Danes, two Italian mastiffs, and one Spanish greyhound ran loose through the courtyard and terrace as sentries. |
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Because alcohol causes cells to become dehydrated, one way to minimize a hangover is to drink a couple of glasses of water after each alcoholic drink, thus preventing dehydration. The most common symptom of a hangover is the same as that of mild dehydration -- a headache. |
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Scientists have found chocolate has a chemical that helps counteract depression. |
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White mustard seeds are used to make yellow mustard; the color comes from turmeric. Spicy mustards are concocted from brown mustard seeds. |
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