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Trivia is one of my favorite things. I like being able to remember some of the odd things I’ve heard over the years, but I don’t recall ever hearing any of these. These ARE some cool random facts and knowing things like this can help you out in a pinch when you’re trying to think of something to say to someone you don’t know very well. It shows more imagination than discussing the weather...
Proportional to their weight, men are stronger than horses.
The crocodile has the most powerful bite on the planet, about 5,000 psi.
The pupil in a goat’s eye is rectangular.
Einstein’s final words died with him. The nurse at his bedside did not speak German.
Ancient Chinese committed suicide by taking copious amounts of salt. In fact, you only need to ingest 1 gram of salt to 1kg of body weight for it to be fatal.
Only 2% of the world’s population has red hair.
A lightning bolt generates temperatures 5 times hotter than those found at the sun’s surface.
Lightning is an electrical discharge. Lighting typically extends ~5 km high and is 2 to 3 cm in diameter. Note: it appears thicker than it really is. Temperature in lightning channel can reach up to ~50,000°C (most ~30,000°C) Five times hotter than the surface of the sun! Kills an average of ~70 people per year in U.S. Odds of you getting struck in your lifetime (assuming you live to be 80 years old) ≈ 1/5000.
So there you have just a few random facts we managed to dig up. Do you know something odd and out of the ordinary? Leave us a comment, we’d be pleased to hear your random fact.
I absolutely love Domino’s Stuffed Cheesy Bread and it’s been trial and error to find just the right copycat recipe, which has ended up being one I found, and changed up just a tad for personal tastes, over at Cookin’ With Super Pickle. This is absolutely great and you can throw in your own variations as you like, which I always do, to please that certain flavor spot. For instance you could always substitute the bacon and jalapeno variety with sausage and regular bell peppers. The possibilities are endless. I hope you try this, and I hope you enjoy!
Bread: 3/4 cup warm water 1 TB sugar 1 tsp yeast 2 TB olive or vegetable oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2-2 cups flour
Plain Cheese: 2 TB butter melted, or more if you prefer 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella 2 TB Parmesan cheese
(Variations) Bacon and Jalapenos: All of the above, plus bacon bits and chopped or thinly sliced jalapenos to your preference. Spinach and Feta: Substitute Feta for cheddar and add chopped fresh baby spinach, (about 1/4 cup chopped)
In mixing bowl combine sugar, yeast and water. Allow to stand for about five minutes, or until foamy. Add olive oil and salt and mix well. Slowly add flour (about 1/2 cup at a time) until dough is stiff enough to knead. You don’t want it too sticky but then you also don’t want it too dry, so knead until smooth and elastic like pizza dough. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Punch down dough and roll into a 12 inch circle and place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush generously over the dough. Sprinkle cheeses on 1/2 of the dough and add the other ingredients
Fold in half and press the edges to seal, score along the top between edges to vent.
Topping: 1 TB butter, or more if you prefer. 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 TB shredded sharp cheddar 2 TB shredded mozzarella 1 TB grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp dried parsley Mix butter and garlic powder, brush generously over the top of crust Bake 15 minutes. Combine cheeses and sprinkle over the top.
Bake 5 more minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley, allow to set for 5 minutes or so then serve! You can eat these as is, or add your favorite marinara sauce to use for dipping.
Do you have a particular favorite restaurant version of any dish that you’ve copycatted and created at home? Let us know in comments if so. We would love for you to share.
There are some very common foods that can be really harmful to our furry friends. I am a little shocked by some of them and I am guilty of giving our dog a couple of these believing they were safe. I have always thought that eggs and milk were good for your dog’s coat! And meat bones. What a shocker. Check it out.
Chocolate
The chemical in chocolate called Theobromine, which is similar to caffeine, could be toxic to your pooch. Theobromine becomes toxic when it’s ingested in 100 to 150 kilograms of body weight, which means the smaller the dog, the higher the risk. There are varying levels of Theobromine depending on the type of chocolate, so to be safe, don’t give it to your dog at all.
Macadamia nuts
While they are poisonous to dogs, no one seems to know what causes it. A sensitivity of them varies from dog to dog, however, it appears that the minimum amount to cause toxicity is 2.2 grams. Signs of poisoning, which include depression, weakness, and vomiting, typically appear within 12 hours.
Onions
If ingested in large quantities, onions can be toxic to dogs as it can damage their red blood cells. Even if it’s ingested in a different form, such as onion powder, it can be toxic. Some signs of poisoning include fast breathing, fast heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy.
Peaches
Peaches are yet another surprising food that’s toxic to dogs. However, it’s not so much the fruit itself you have to worry about, but the pit. The pit contains cyanide, which could be deadly to your pooch if it’s ingested, not to mention the pit could get stuck in the dog’s digestive tract. Better be safe than sorry and avoid them all together.
Raw eggs
Giving a dog raw eggs opens them up to the possibility of E. Coli and Salmonella poisoning. Avidin, which is an enzyme present in raw eggs, could also cause your dog to have skin and coat problems.
Salt
Too much salt can be extremely dangerous to dogs. Always keep the salt shakers out of reach of pups, and never give them foods that are high in sodium. Some signs of salt poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, and lethargy. In serious cases, it can result in coma or death.
Yeast
Enabling the yeast before throwing it into the bread mix.
Considering the stomach is warm and wet, it provides the ideal conditions for the yeast to expand in the dog’s stomach, which could cause the organ to react by expanding, possibly cutting off blood flow and contributing to breathing problems. Vomiting and disorientation, as well as coma and death in severe cases, could all be a result.
Gum
Did you know that sugarless gum contains the sweetener xylitol? It’s what gives the gum the sweet taste without the sugar. It can actually cause the dog’s pancreas to release insulin, which in turn, could cause liver damage. Both regular and sugar-free gum can also cause blockages in the intestines.
Dairy
Most dogs are allergic to it, and just like humans, could be lactose intolerant. If your dog has diarrhea or vomiting after eating dairy, chances are he has the allergy, and you should avoid giving him dairy products in the future.
Alcohol
There are those who think it’s funny to see if they can get their dog drunk by giving them alcohol, I personally think it’s a vile thing to do to any animal. It specifically can hurt the nervous system and respiratory system. Alcohol can have a quick effect on the animal, and in much less time than what it would for a human. It can cause the dog to vomit, have diarrhea, have problems breathing, and even result in death.
Avocados
It’s hard to imagine that something that’s so good for humans could be so toxic to dogs, but it’s true. While the substance called Persin in avocados is what makes a dog sick, dogs have different levels of a reaction to it. Dogs could also inadvertently ingest the pit, which could get stuck in its digestive tract.
Meat Bones
Giving a dog a bone from your turkey or chicken may seem like a good idea, but it has trouble written all over it. Those bones are brittle, which means they could break apart and the shards could damage your dog’s mouth and intestines. There’s also the choking risk. Give them regular dog bones instead.
Garlic
Just like onions, garlic in any form – powdered, chopped, etc. – can damage a dog’s red blood cells. The damage typically won’t happen with a very small dose, but when ingested regularly or in large doses, it could cause the dog to be poisoned.
Moldy food
Throwing moldy food out in the backyard for the birds to eat or tossing it into the garbage bin? Make sure it’s out of reach of your pet. With all the types of molds that could grow on a particular item, your dog could get incredibly sick or even die if he ingests it. Signs of poisoning typically start as tremors in the body.
Grapes and raisins
They can be toxic – and fatal – when ingested in even the smallest of doses. No one really knows the reason behind them being toxic, but signs of poisoning include vomiting, dehydration, loss of appetite, and weakness.
The chemical in chocolate called Theobromine, which is similar to caffeine, could be toxic to your pooch. Theobromine becomes toxic when it’s ingested in 100 to 150 kilograms of body weight, which means the smaller the dog, the higher the risk. There are varying levels of Theobromine depending on the type of chocolate, so to be safe, don’t give it to your dog at all.
