Today's "Who knew?!" Fact of the Day In Thailand, KITE FLYING is a professional sport!
Grounds For Divorce Here's a cultural difference for you. A 50-year-old Muslim woman, married for 30 years, has asked for a divorce because her husband had peeked at her face under her veil as she slept. Even though her husband apologized and said he would never do it again, the woman said the customs of her village (near the Saudi city of Khamis Mushayt) dictate that he had contaminated the marriage by seeing her face. Thus, divorce is the only solution. (Al-Arabiya)
LOOK AT THAT FACE If you're not happy with the way you're feeling, just change the expression on your face. Or move your body into a new posture. Psychiatrist Dr. Martin Grotjahn says the simplest things can affect our mood. "For instance, if you wake up feeling depressed, try smiling," he says. "If your face is in a smiling position, it's impossible to feel depressed. "If you're feeling weak and listless, don't slump. Stand up as straight as possible. You'll feel stronger and more alert." The doctor offers some more tips:
If you're sleepy, open your eyes wide -- and you'll feel more awake.
If you're disorganized and your body movements are erratic, you won't be able to think clearly -- so slow down and make deliberate movements. You'll be able to think better.
If you feel tense, just close your eyes and let your arms hang limp. That'll put you in a contemplative mood and you'll feel more relaxed. This can work for both the uptight executive and the housewife who's been stuck in the house with the kids on a rainy day.
MONDAY 7/7/2008
Monday 07-07-2008 10:31am MT
Monday's "Who Knew?" Fact of the Day:
Staircases in firehouses are spiral
because back when horses pulled the equipment they learned they could walk up
the straight staircases!
BROOKLYN VAN WAS WIRED FOR CARNAGE
A bomb-laden van found on a Brooklyn street by a car thief was wired to
detonate by remote control, and had likely been sitting there for more
than five months, sources said yesterday. Click here to read the full story.
The Secret of the Greatest Student Prank in History Revealed After 50 Years It is a mystery that has long baffled undergraduates and university historians alike - how did students get an Austin Seven car onto the roof of Cambridge University's Senate House in June 1958? Click here to read the full story.
12-year-old boy obsessed with vacuum cleaners
With a four-year-old boy from England now making news for his obsession with lawn mowers, Fish takes us back to last year to remember Michigan's 12-year-old boy obsessed with vacuum cleaners.
SIGN HER UP!
Wednesday 06-25-2008 7:12am MT
This one is destined for use by motivational speakers everywhere. It's short and sweet. Check it out!
Study: Big, Carb-Heavy Breakfast Key to Weight Loss
Wednesday 06-25-2008 7:10am MT
A new study found that women who eat half of their daily calories first thing in the morning lose more weight in the long term than those who start the day with a small breakfast. Click here for the full story.
Fish's dog loves to play soccer. Who wins? 
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