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- Another 10 Fascinating Food FactsToday
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In December last year, we wrote a list of Top 10 Incredible Food Facts which was very popular. So we are now presenting you with a second list of even more fascinating food facts. If you want to add some interesting facts of your own to the comments, please feel free.
10Butter Tea
Fascinating Fact: In Tibet, a common drink is butter tea - it is made from yak butter, salt, and tea.
The average Tibetan can drink 50 - 60 cups of this tea in any one day! It is made by drying Chinese tea in the road for several days (to let it acquire a strong flavor). The tea is then boiled for up to half a day and churned in bamboo churns to which salt, a pinch of soda, and rancid butter have been added. When drinking the tea, you can blow the scum (from the butter) away from the edge of the cup and sip. Some Tibetans add “tsu” and flour to their tea (in much the same way as we add milk and sugar). Tsu is a mixture of hardened cheese, butter, and sugar. When you sip the tea, your host will refill your cup as it should always remain full. We now move
- Top 15 Tips For Saving Thousands On Your BillsYesterday
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Saving money is the hot word at the moment as the world economy gulps for air. Here I give tips on how you could save thousands by making a few changes to your home and lifestyle. The items are listed in no particular order, and the amounts I personally saved by trying these tips is listed at the end of each segment. Enjoy!
15Take Holidays Closer to Home
Holidays are often seen as a necessity, but luxury holidays can work out more expensive than they are worth. Traveling to other countries for your holiday can be full of hidden costs, such as airport taxes, insurance, and even the price of a passport, so one thing to consider is just how far do you need to go for have a few weeks of fun?? At the bottom end of the scale, camping holidays can be enjoyed for the price of a tent and a food budget, and a well planned trip could mean you are waking in a new location every day. Similarly, consider hiring a camper or motor-home - and take a tour of the wilderness. Holidaying in foreign parts may still carry a note of prestige, but who needs prestige when you’re broke?
- 10 Best Movies About Substance AbuseNovember 27
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The subject is still a touchy one when it comes to Hollywood. There is a fine line between glamorizing alcohol and drugs while at the same time conveying the moral and legal ramifications associated with using them. There are a handful of movies that show the real side of substance abuse without the glitz and glamour, yet are stylized enough to be popular and profitable. I chose the following movies because of my love of movies and because of the various addictions I have struggled with over the years. Every time I see one of these movies it reminds me of where I have been and where I could have ended up had I not managed to defeat my personal demons. With that I have compiled the 10 Best Movies about Substance Abuse.
10Altered StatesKen Russell, 1980
Edward Jessup (William Hurt in his film debut) is a university professor who, while studying schizophrenia begins to think that “our other states of consciousness are as real as our waking states.” Jessup begins experimenting with sensory-depravation using a flotation tank. The professor then enhances the effects of his experiments by inject
- 10 Notable Stops on the Historic Route 66November 27
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Route 66 was once the Main Street of America. It was officially decommissioned on June 27, 1985, but continues to draw a certain sort of traveler. If you like friendly people, small towns, and history, Route 66 has a lot to offer. Here are some of the more interesting places on the Mother Road. Be sure to tell us about your own experiences on Route 66 in the comments.
10Gemini GiantWilmington, Illinios
Standing guard over the Launching Pad Drive-in is a 20-foot tall green space man holding a rocket!
9Dixie Truckers HomeMcClean, Illinios
The Dixie is the oldest recognized truck stop on Route 66. In nearly 70 years, it has only been closed one day (due to a fire) and continues to offer motorists food and fuel, as well as a small Route 66 museum.
8 - Top 10 Lost Rules Of EtiquetteNovember 26
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Etiquette used to be the glue that held society together. It enabled people to get on with friends and neighbors without causing offense or harm. Sadly, these days it has mostly gone by the wayside. This list is of 10 of the best rules of etiquette that have now vanished. Perhaps it will inspire some to revive them!
10Men’s Wedding Clothing
I have made this item 10 because it is more a case of correct dress rather than manners. First off, if your wedding is before 6 in the evening, you should not wear a tuxedo (black tie) or tails (white tie). You should either wear a formal suit or - if you want to be very proper - a morning suit. There is an excellent article here that will explain the rules of wedding dress for men. It is customary for the groom to give a tie to each of the men in the wedding party. If you are wearing a morning suit or a formal suit, give your wedding party ties that are similar but do not match. You want the party to look similar - but not like members of a choir. The photograph above shows you
