The Nobel Prize And The Exploding Tree

Did You Know...

Alfred Nobel was the Swedish technologist credited with inventing dynamite in 1866-67. He became very rich as a result and bequeathed his wealth to a foundation that would offer prizes for contributions to science, literature and the promotion of peace.

The South African sandbox tree could be dangerous. When its fruit is ripe, t explodes so forcefully that its seeds are sent flying 15 feet from the main trunk, and the noise is so loud, it can scare passers-by.

Coffee News-Fort Worth, TX April 12, 2010

Marilyn Monroe, Oceanus, Rule Of Thumb

Did You Know...

His Real Name: Musician and band leader Marilyn Manson, known for his outrageous stage persona, is actually Brian Warner. He devised his stage name by joining actress Marilyn Monroe's first name with convicted murderer Charles Manson's last name.

Baby Aboard: As the Pilgrims were heading to America on the Mayflower, a baby was born aboard the ship. His parents gave him a most appropriate name: Oceanus.

Start Counting: Those who do not have a teaspoon for measuring can take a guess at it by using this rule of thumb: one teaspoon equals 60 drops.

Coffee News/December 1, 2008

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