Monday, 2 February 2015

9-surprising-facts-adolf-hitler

Adolf Hitler is one of the most notorious figures in history. His slaughtering of the Jews was tragic. This act alone built his persona up - making him appear almost super hero, but in a scary way. Yet, data shows that he had several human weaknesses.
Nine surprising facts about Adolf Hitler:

Fact #1: According to his dentist, Hitler had abscesses, horrible bad breath and gum disease. His lack of dental hygiene was linked to a fear of going to the dentist. Can you say halitosis?
Fact #2: Hitler was addicted to prescription medication. He took the stimulant Pervitin, an ingredient in crystal meth better known as speed. Also, he provided this drug to soldiers as well as alcohol.
Fact #3: Chocoholics have something in common with Adolf Hitler. This man ate up to two pounds of chocolate per day.
Fact #4: Prior to his reign, Hitler dreamed of becoming an artist. He applied to the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna twice, but was rejected each time.
Fact #5: Hitler had a lot to do with the development of the Volkswagen car despite never learning how to drive.
Fact #6: Adolf Hitler refused to undress for medical examinations. As a result, his weight (estimated at 155) is unknown. Hitler was 5'10 in height.
Fact #7: In his fight for "racial purity", Hitler described the attributes of a "bad race"- low receding forehead, ugly nose, broad cheekbones, small eyes and dark hair. Consequently, Adolf himself possessed these physical features.
Fact #8: Along with having polyps removed from his vocal chords twice, Adolf Hitler also too drugs to fight flatulence. He suffered from high blood pressure and chronic gastrointestinal cramps. Other alleged issues: hepatitis, gall bladder blockage and Parkinson disease.
Fact #9: Despite his hate for the Jews, Hitler was obsessed with a young Jewish girl - Stefanie Isak. He fantasized about kidnapping and committing suicide with her.
In conclusion, the above nine surprising facts about Adolf Hitler reveal he had many downfalls that probably led to his mental imbalance. His power was in convincing others to follow him -nothing else.

Sunday, 1 February 2015

8-things-know-about-jorja

Actress Jorja Fox is best known for her role as Sara Sidle on the long running TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She also has had memorable parts in the TV series West Wing and ER. Most people probably don't know much about the actress beyond her television roles. For instance, you probably don't know the following eight things about the CSI actress:
Do you know what clique Jorja Fox belonged to while attending high school in Florida? She was in the surfer crowd during high school. Surfing is still one of her favorite hobbies as well.

What sport does the CSI actress sort of play? Kickball. She was dragged into being a member of the World Adult Kickball Association by her CSI cast-mate Eric Szmanda. Their kickball team was called the Royal Blue Balls.

Do you know what her drink of choice is? If you ever happen to run into the actress at a bar, you might want to order her a Heineken Light.

How does the actress like to spend her time after filming ends for CSI? Her favorite thing to do after filming wraps up is just to sleep.

What was the first movie Jorja Fox was cast in? Her first role was playing Myra Pavlov in the 1989 neo-noir The Kill-Off.

What little known fact about the CSI actress isn't really that surprising? She is a vegetarian.

Do you know what Jorja Fox's birth name is? Jorja is a shortened version of her birth name Jorja-an. In some of her early roles, she was credited as Jorjan Fox.

Do you know what other creative talent Jorja Fox has besides acting? That other talent is music. She is a singer/songwriter.

7-interesting-facts-thomas-jefferson-

Thomas Jefferson left his home at Monticello for Philadelphia to become Vice President of the United States in 1794. Ironically, this was after Jefferson had "retired" and shared his desire to remain politically ignorant and content at Monticello. He would become President in 1801.
Thomas Jefferson: Up with the Sun

Jefferson claimed that for fifty years he rose with the sun, as soon as he could see the hands of the clock mounting facing his bed. Part of his morning routine for sixty years was a cold footbath that Jefferson gave credit for his good health.

Thomas Jefferson: Recording the Weather

Each morning and again in the afternoon, Jefferson recorded the temperature, the direction of the wind, the speed of the wind and the amount of rain. He also noted seasonal signs like the migration of birds and the appearance of flowers. Jefferson wanted to create a national meteorological database.

Thomas Jefferson: Farming & More

Prior to coming out of his retirement to serve these political offices, Jefferson spent busy days at Monticello where he farmed and experimented with crop rotation. He also experimented with the use of dung as fertilizer, "one pint of which would manure an acre," her wrote. Jefferson also managed a nail factory that he built that "employed" dozen of slaves. Another of Jefferson's many pursuits at Monticello included beer brewing for "family use."

Thomas Jefferson: Inventor

Thomas Jefferson had many gifts and interests. He spent much of his time outdoors and that is reflected in his many inventions. Did you know that Thomas Jefferson invented a wall-mounted ladder? Jefferson believed that stairs were wasted space and used them sparingly in the homes he designed at Monticello and Poplar Forest.

Jefferson also made improvements to the working plow and invented a collapsible camp stool, an inflatable life preserver, a dumbwaiter and the swivel chair. What Jefferson never did on a typical day, was get a patent for any of his inventions.

Thomas Jefferson: Book Collector

Jefferson was an avid reader. His use of windows and mirrors in his homes was crucial to provide as much reading light as possible. Thomas Jefferson owned the largest private book collection in North America in his time. Jefferson collected books on history, philosophy and fine arts.

Thomas Jefferson: Food and Drink

Dinner was served at four o'clock and announced by a ringing bell. Records of Jefferson's dinners mention beef, turkey, mutton and veal, all at one dinner. There is also mention of "a pie called macaroni" and ice cream. A recipe for "blanc mange" or almond cream, written in Jefferson's own hand has survived. Jefferson was an importer of condiments such as Italian olive oil and French mustard. Wine and beer, considered a "table liquor" were also served.