Hey There!

I am all for fun random facts.  I have enjoyed them since I was young and plan to continue the trend.  It comes in handy during rounds of Trivial Persuit but mostly it's just fun.  Here's a few I found that I thought I would share with you. They are predominately current event facts ... my former teacher Mrs. Smiley would be very proud!

Courtesy: Workman Publishing & NPR

Answers will be posted on tomorrow's blog!

1.) In 2006, people who took the sleeping pill Ambien became aware of a new and disturbing side effect  that was widely publicized.  What was the side effect?

2.) "How can I begin to tell you how utterly irrelevant this is for investors?  There are so many ways, and so little time." That's investor Donald Rufkin at www.smartmoney .com saying that a certain number, reported often, means absolutely nothing. What is it?

3.) A 2006 study showed that, in a car crash, men may be protected by their what?

4.) According to a 2006 survey, women spend an average of 2 years of their lifetimes doing what?

5.) "He is exaggerating the effects of the disease! He's moving all around and shaking and it's purely an act!" That was somebody who was villified in 2006 for bringing some good news to actor Michael J. Fox; namely, that Fox doesn't really suffer from Parkinson's Disease!  Who gave this novel diagnosis?

Have fun!  I have to tell you number 4 is my favorite!!  Feel free to submit your guesses below!

Rae Chelle