Facts about electric guitars

The electric guitar was conceived for the first time in 1931. This type of guitar is the most played instrument in the United States. The first Fender guitar was made in 1943, made from oak. The electric guitar served as a major component in the development of rock and roll. Les Paul had a car accident in 1948 and asked the doctor to set his arm permanently in a guitar-playing position. Electric guitars are also used by classical composers....

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Some facts about rock and roll

Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. The night of Jimi's first gig, Jeff Beck was coming out of the club and outside he ran into Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend. With a frightened expression he told them "I think we're in trouble here!". An early form of rock and roll was rockabilly. The Yardbirds were the ones who gave Clapton the nickname "Slowhand". Steve Morse's (Deep Purple) guitar has 11 different pickup positions. The solo in The Beatle's "While My Guitar...

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Jimi Hendrix facts and trivia

Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Name at birth: Johnny Allen Hendrix On September 11, 1946, James Marshall Hendrix became Jimi's official name. Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington on November 27, 1942. Jimi Hendrix is considered the greatest electric guitarist in musical history Parents: James Allen "Al" Hendrix and Lucille Jeter. Jimi's astrological sign is Sagittarius. Jimi's height: 5' 11" (1.80 m) Hendrix...

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Facts about gasoline (petrol)

Gasoline is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. Gasoline is also used as a solvent, mainly known for its ability to dilute paints Commonwealth countries use the term petrol for gasoline. In the United States and Canada the substance is called gasoline (or "gas"). The term "petrol" has been used in English to refer to raw petroleum since the 16th century. Gasoline floats on water. Gasoline or petrol is more volatile than diesel oil. Internal combustion engines are designed to burn gasoline in a controlled process called deflagration. Gasoline...

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Random facts about guitars

Ancient names of the guitar: cithara, qitare, gitarre, guitare, guitarra. Guitars are recognized as a primary instrument in genres such as flamenco, blues, country, bluegrass, jazz, rock, jota, mariachi, soul, reggae and many forms of pop. There are left handed guitars and right handed ones, there is a change to the string order. The English word guitar, the German gitarre, and the French guitare were adopted from the Spanish guitarra. Many of the worlds most popular modern guitarists were left handed, Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Kurt Cobain. Electric...

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Rio de Janeiro facts

Rio de Janeiro (River of January), is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and the second largest city of Brazil. Rio was founded in 1565 Nickname(s): Cidade Maravilhosa ("The Marvelous City") or simply Rio Money: Brazilian Real Area - Metro 4,557.3 km2 (1,759.6 sq mi) Population (2010) - Metro 14,387,000 Demonym carioca Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil for nearly 2 centuries. Rio de Janeiro is the 3rd most visited city in the world. Rio is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario...

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Facts about Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn Decker is an American fashion model best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Brooklyn Decker is married to American tennis player Andy Roddick. Birth name: Brooklyn Danielle Decker Parents: Tessa and Stephen Decker Brooklyn Decker was born in Kettering, Ohio on April 12, 1987. Brooklyn's astrological sign: Aries Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Hair color: Blonde Eye color: Blue Brooklyn won Esquire magazine's...

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Katie Cassidy facts and trivia

Katie Cassidy is an American actress who has performed in The CW TV series Melrose Place, Supernatural, and Gossip Girl. Birth name: Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy. Katie was born in Los Angeles, California on November 25, 1986. Katie Cassidy is considered to be a modern-day Scream queen for her roles in Black Christmas, When a Stranger Calls, A Nightmare on Elm Street and the horror TV series, Harper's Island. Parents: model Sherry Williams...

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Interesting facts about Fergie (singer)

Fergie is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, fashion designer and actress. Name at birth: Stacy Ann Ferguson. Fergie was born in Hacienda Heights, California on March 27, 1975. Fergie is the female vocalist for the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas. Her astrological sign is Aries. Fergie married actor Josh Duhamel in 2009. Chinese Zodiac sign: Rabbit. Parents: Theresa Ann and Jon Patrick Ferguson. Fergie starred on the television show Kids Incorporated. Fergie is of Scottish, Irish, Mexican, and Native American descent. She is a natural...

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Interesting facts about Queen (band)

Quenn's original members: Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen are a British rock band formed in London, England in 1971. Queen have sold between 150 million to over 300 million albums worldwide. Queen did the scoring for the major 1980 sci-fi film, Flash Gordan. Their 1985 Live Aid performance was voted the best live rock performance of all time. The logo of the band (Queen crest) combines the astrological signs of all four members: two lions for...

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Some facts about guns

Types of firearms: (1) handguns, (2) rifles, and (3) shotguns. The number of gun owners in the United States is 80 million. An automatic firearm, continuously fires bullets as long as the trigger is pulled. Shotguns and rifles are both considered "long guns." The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500. There are roughly 300 million firearms owned by civilians in the United States as of 2010. In the United States, firearms remain the most common method of suicide, accounting for 50.7% of all suicides. Percentage Owning...

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Random facts about Atlanta, Georgia

Before being named Atlanta, this place was originally called Terminus and then Marthaville.Atlanta is the capital in the U.S. state of Georgia. The symbol of Atlanta is the mythological creature “Phoenix”.As of 2010 the city had an estimated population of about 542,822 people.The world’s largest cable-supported dome stadium is the Georgia Dome. The Atlanta metropolitan area had an estimated population more than 5.9 million peopleAtlanta is the birthplace of the popular soft drink Coca-Cola.Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been...

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Julia Roberts facts and trivia

Julia Roberts is an American actress who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2001 for her performance in Erin Brockovich.Roberts was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 28, 1967.Name at birth: Julie Fiona Roberts.Her astrological sign: Scorpio Parents: Betty Lou (née Bredemus) and Walter Grady Roberts.Julia is 5' 9" (1.75 m) tall.Julia's Chinese Zodiac animal is Goat. Julia Roberts had become one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.Roberts became a Hollywood star after her prominent role in the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman.Her brother...

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Some facts about Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes is an American actress and model.Eva Mendes was born in Miami, Florida on March 5, 1974. Her parents are both Cuban, divorced when she was younger, and have since remarried.Eva's astrological sign is Pisces.Eva is the youngest of four children.  Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)Her Chinese Zodiac sign is Tiger.Eva's role model was Cindy Crawford. In early 2008, Eva Mendes entered a rehabilitation facility in Utah for several weeks for substance abuse problems. Eva Mendes and her boyfriend, filmmaker George Augusto, have been together since...

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Interesting facts about robots

A robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine which is guided by computer or electronic programming. The term robot comes from the Czech word 'robota' which means 'forced work or labor'.The word robotics, used to describe this field of study, was coined by the science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. Most robots today are used to do repetitive actions or jobs considered too dangerous for humans. Currently, robots are unable to think or make decisions.Archytas of Tarentum, built a mechanical bird driven by a jet of steam or compressed air—arguably...

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Random facts about watches

Peter Dimitroff Petroff, a NASA engineer, was the inventor of the Digital watch.Most inexpensive and medium-priced watches are electronic watches with quartz movements.  A watch is usually a wristwatch, attached to the wrist with a strap or bracelet.Patek Phillipe created the first wristwatch in 1868. Before wristwatches became popular in the early 20th century, most watches were pocket watches.Until the World War I the wristwatch was considered...

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Interesting facts about Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is an American recording artist and actress.Janet was born in Gary, Indiana on May 16, 1966.Birth name: Janet Damita Jo Jackson.Janet attended Lanai Road School. Janet's astrological sign is Taurus.Janet Jackson's height is 5' 4" (1.63 m)Parents: Katherine Esther and Joseph (Joe) Walter Jackson. She is the youngest of ten children of Katherine and Joe Jackson.The 'Jo' in Janet's middle name is derived from her father's name, Joe Jackson....

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Daniel Radcliffe facts and trivia

Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor best known for his titular character in the Harry Potter film series.Radcliffe was born in West London, England on July 23, 1989.Birth name: Daniel Jacob Radcliffe.Parents: Marcia Jeannine Gresham and Alan George Radcliffe.Radcliffe's Zodiac sign is Leo.His mother is Jewish.Radcliffe's height is 5' 8" (1.73 m)Daniel Radcliffe is a big fan of The Killers.Radcliffe's best friend's name is Ollie Josem.His favorite Simpsons character is Bart Simpson.Daniel Radcliffe is a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.His favorite...

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Olga Kurylenko facts and trivia

Olga Kurylenko is a Ukrainian actress and model best known as the Bond girl, Camille Montes, in Quantum of Solace.Birth name: Olha Kostiantynivna Kurylenko (Ольга Костянтинівна Куриленко)Olga was born in Berdyansk, Ukraine on November 14, 1979.Olga portrayed Nika Boronina in the movie adaptation of the video game Hitman.Olga Kurylenko became a French citizen in 2001. Parents: Marina Alyabusheva and Konstantin Kurylenko.Her parents divorced when she...

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Interesting facts about Portugal

Official name: ‘Republic of Portugal’ (República Portuguesa).The country spreads over an area of approximately 92,090 sq km (35,645 sq mi).Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe.The official language in the country is Portuguese.Population - February 2011 estimate 10,647,267Lisbon is Portugal’s capital city.The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are part of Portugal. Portugal was called Luisitania by the Romans.Majority of the Portuguese are Roman Catholic.It is illegal to kill a bull in Portuguese bullfighting.Vasco da Gama,...

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Norah Jones facts and trivia

Norah Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress.Norah was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 30, 1979.Name at birth: Geethali Norah Jones Shankar.At the age of 16, she officially changed her name to "Norah Jones". Norah's Zodiac sign is Aries Norah Jones has won 9 Grammy Awards.Parents: Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones.Norah considers Willie Nelson her mentor.Norah studied at the University of North Texas. She is 5' 1" (1.55 m) tall.Norah Jones...

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Renee Olstead facts and trivia

Renee Olstead  is an American actress and singer.Olstead appeared in the TV sitcoms Still Standing and The Secret Life of the American Teenager.She was born on June 18, 1989 in Kingwood, Texas.Born on Father`s Day, 1989. Parents: Rebecca Lynn Jeffries and Christopher Eric Olstead.Renee Olstead's Zodiac sign is Gemini. Olstead's height is 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)Birth name: Rebecca Renee Olstead. Renee appeared in the TV sitcom Still Standing as middle...

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Interesting facts about Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick is an American actress best known for the role of Natalie Keener in the 2009 film Up in the Air, and also as Jessica Stanley in the saga Twilight.She was born in Portland, Maine on August 9, 1985.Parents: William Kendrick, a history teacher and Janice Kendrick, an accountant.She has a brother, Michael Cooke Kendrick.Anna's astrological sign is Leo.Anna Kendrick Height — 5' 4" (1.63 m).In 2007, Kendrick auditioned for the role of Jessica...

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Facts and trivia about Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is a young Canadian singer.Birth name: Justin Drew Bieber.Justin was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada.Justin Bieber became the first artist to have 7 songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.Justin's astrological sign is Pisces.Their fans are known colloquially as "Beliebers".Justin Bieber was discovered in 2008 by his actual manager Scooter Braun.Parents: Pattie Mallette and Jeremy Bieber. Justin Bieber...

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Diandra Newlin - facts

Diandra Newlin is an American singer and actress.Diandra was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 4, 1991.Parents: Jim and Donna Newlin.Newlin's astrological sign is Pisces. Diandra's height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)Her birth name: Diandra Anastasia Newlin.Her mother Donna is a registered nurse and SAG actress.She has an older brother named Colin.  Diandra Newlin has guest starred on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.Her only pet is a Yorkie named Maximillion who is 8 years old. Diandra's favorite movie is The Illusionist.Diandra's favorite...

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Facts about asthma

1. The word asthma is derived from the Greek άσθμα, ásthma, "panting". 2. Asthma is caused by environmental and genetic factors. 3. Asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. 4. Each year, more than 300 million people are affected worldwide.5. Asthma is primarily treated with medicines taken via inhalers. Usually with a combination of preventer and reliever inhalers. 6. Eleven people die from asthma every day in the United States.7. One in 15 Americans suffer from asthma.8. More women die of asthma than...

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Jamie Lynn Spears facts and trivia

Jamie Lynn Spears is an American actress and singer.She was born in McComb, Mississippi on April 4, 1991.Jamie Lynn is the younger sister of Britney Spears.Spears is best known for her appearances on Nickelodeon shows All That and for playing Zoey Brooks on Zoey 101.Lynn's astrological sign is Aries. Jamie Lynn Spears Height — 5' 6" (1.68 m)Her parents are Lynne Irene (née Bridges) and James Parnell Spears.Moved to NYC with her family when she was only a few months old so her sister Britney could pursue her entertainment career. Jamie Lynn made...

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Facts about Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts is an American actress.She was born in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York on February 10, 1991.Emma is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts.Birth name: Emma Rose Roberts. She is the niece of actress Julia Roberts.On the side of her father, she has Irish, English, Scottish, German and Swedish ancestry.  Emma Roberts is Left-Handed. Her astrological sign is Aquarius. Her mother is Kelly Cunningham.In February 2009, Emma was named...

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Interesting facts about Toronto, Canada

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. Toronto is the largest and most important financial center of Canada.Toronto is Canada’s number one tourist destination.The name Toronto is likely derived from the Iroquois word tkaronto, meaning "place where trees stand in the water".About 25 percent of films produced in Hollywood are actually filmed in Toronto, making it North America's third largest television and movie production venue.43% of Toronto's population reported themselves as being part of a visible minority....

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Interesting facts about Thora Birch

Thora Birch is an American actress known for her role as Jane in American Beauty.Her name Thora is derived from the name of the Norse God of thunder and lightning, Thor. She was born in L.A. on March 11, 1982. Her parents are Jack Birch and Carol Connors.Birch's Zodiac sign is Pisces. Thora Birch is of German Jewish, Italian and Nordic descent.Thora is 5' 4" (1.63 m) tall.Thora has a Blue Belt in Karate.  She has aspirations to become a director.Thora...

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Blood donation - some facts

In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers who give blood for a community supply.A donor can also have blood drawn for their own future use. More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day in the United States.One out of every seven people admitted in a hospital needs blood.In the U.S. donors must wait 8 weeks between whole blood donations.A directed donation is when a person, often a family member, donates blood for transfusion to a specific individual. The blood type most often requested by hospitals is Type OOne pint...

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Juliette Binoche facts and trivia

Juliette Binoche is a French actress best known for her role as Hana in the film The English Patient.She was born in Paris, France on March 9, 1964.Her astrological sign is Pisces. Parents: Monique Stalens and Jean-Marie Binoche.Juliette Binoche won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in The English Patient (1996).In 1995, Juliette was chosen by Empire Magazine as #48 of the '100 Sexiest Stars in Film History'.Binoche is 5' 6" (1.68 m) tall.Juliette Binoche posed nude for the November 2007 issue of the French edition of Playboy Magazine.Juliette...

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Geena Davis facts

Geena Davis is an American actress best known for her roles in The Fly, Beetlejuice, Thelma and Louise, and The Accidental Tourist.Along with being an actress, Geena Davis is also a producer and a writer. Birth name: Virginia Elizabeth Davis.She was born in Wareham, Massachusetts on January 21, 1957.Parents: Lucille and William Davis.She is a former fashion model.  Geena has a brother named Dan.Davis wears a size 12 shoe.  Geena's astrological sign is Aquarius. Geena Davis is 6' (1.83 m) tall.Geena Davis received an Academy Award as Best...

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dolphin facts

Dolphins can swim up to 260 meters (853 ft) below the surface of the ocean.Dolphins can stay up to 15 minutes under water.Its name comes from the Greek word δελφίς (delphís), "a 'fish' with a womb".Dolphins use a technique called echolocation to find food and navigate.Dolphins are closely related to whales and porpoises.The largest dolphin is the “killer whale” (also known as Orca).Dolphins lack an olfactory nerve and lobes, and thus are believed to have no sense of smell.Dolphins are warm-blooded.Dolphins are the only animals other than humans...

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Kelly Brook facts and trivia

Kelly Brook is an English model, actress and dancer. She was born in Rochester, Kent, England on November 23, 1979.Birth name: Kelly Ann Parsons.Parents: Sandra and Ken Parsons.Her astrological sign is Sagittarius. Kelly Brook is a Playboy Girl.Brook's height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Hair colour BrunetteEye colour Dark BrownMeasurements 34E-25-35 (US).Website - www.officialkellybrook.comShe studied at Italia Conti stage school in London for 3 years....

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Lisa Edelstein facts

Lisa Edelstein is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the television drama House.Lisa was born on Boston, Massachusetts in May 21, 1967.Parents: Alvin and Bonnie Edelstein.She is Jewish.Astrological sign: Gemini. At 16, Edelstein was a cheerleader for Donald Trump's New Jersey Generals. In 2011, Lisa Edelstein won the People's Choice Awards's best Drama Actress in a TV Series for her portrayal of Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit show House, MD.Lisa is a vegetarian.Lisa is left handed.Her last name Edelstein is German;...

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Marlon Brando facts and trivia

Marlon Brando is considered one of the greatest American film actors of the 20th century. Marlon Brando was born in Omaha, Nebraska in April 3, 1924. Brandon's astrological sign: Aries. Height. 5' 9" (1.75 m) Parents: Dorothy Julia and Marlon Brando, Sr. Brando always referred to Johnny Depp as "the most talented actor of his generation". Brando won the Oscar for his role of Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront. Marlon Brando supported John F. Kennedy's presidential bid in 1960. Before Brando became a star he worked as an elevator operator. Marlon...

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Greece facts

Official name of the country: Elliniki Dimokratia (Hellenic Republic)Demonym - Greek (Officially: Hellenic)Area: 131.940 sq. km (50,944 sq mi) (land 99%, sea 1%)Nearly 80 percent of Greece is mountainous. Coastline: 13,676 kmPopulation: 11,305,118 (46% men, 54% women)Language: Greek (Ellinika)Highest mountain: Mt Olympus, 2917 m (9570 ft).Capital: AthensReligion: 98% Greek Orthodox, 1,3 Muslim, 0,7 OtherApproximately 16.5 million tourists visit Greece each year, more than the country’s entire population. Greece has more than 2,000 islands. ...

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Facts about Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro is an American actor, director, and producer.De Niro was born in New York City  on August 17, 1943.His astrological sign: Leo.Parents: Virginia Admiral and Robert De Niro, Sr.De Niro's parents divorced when he was 3 years old. Robert De Niro is widely considered one of the greatest actors of his generation.Robert De Niro's height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m).De Niro dropped out of high school at age 16 to pursue acting. De Niro won the Oscar for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" for his work in The Godfather: Part II (1974) and for "Best...

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Pittsburgh facts

Pittsburgh was named in 1758 by Gen. John Forbes in honor of British statesman Sir William Pitt.Pittsburgh is the second largest city of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County.Pittsburgh is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States.Area - City: 58.3 sq mi (151 km²)Population: 311,647Nicknames: "The Burgh", "The City of Bridges" and "The Steel City".Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh, PA. Today its economy is largely based on technology, healthcare, robotics, education, and financial services.Pittsburgh has 723 bridges, more...

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Facts about Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is an American actress.She was born in New York City on November 22, 1984.Her astrological sign is Sagittarius. Scarlett Johansson Height — 5' 4" (1.63 m).On May, 2008, Scarlett Johansson debuted as a vocalist on her first album, Anywhere I Lay My Head.Chosen as "Sexiest Woman Alive" in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World (2006).Johansson made her film debut at nine years old, as John Ritter's daughter in the 1994 fantasy comedy North.Her favorite actors: Al Pacino, Gary Sinise, Tom Cruise, Christopher Walken and Patrick Swayze.Scarlett...

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Gelato facts

Gelato is Italy's regional variant of ice cream.Plural: Gelati.Gelato is made from milk, sugar and fruit. When you replace the milk with water, you create sorbet. Gelato typically contains 4-8 percent butterfat, versus 14 percent for many other ice creams.When translated directly, the Italian word gelato means ‘frozen’ or ‘to freeze.’Gelato generally has slightly lower sugar content, averaging between 16-22 percent versus approximately 21 percent...

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Interesting facts about Tom Welling

Tom Welling is an American actor best known for his role as Clark Kent in the CW series Smallville.Tom was born in upstate New York on April 26, 1977.Birth name: Thomas John Patrick Welling.Originally, Tom Welling was a construction worker. His favorite sport is basketball. Welling is 6' 3" (1.91 m) tall.Astrological sign: Taurus. Tom Welling is good friends with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles of the show Supernatural.His favorite band is Radiohead.Tom's favorite celebrities include Marlon Brando, Bob Saget, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Christopher...

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Interesting facts about cougars

These cats have many names: Cougar, puma, mountain lion, catamount, mountain cat and panther.The puma holds the Guinness record for the animal with the highest number of names. It has over 40 names in English alone.Mountain lions can weigh between 100 lb (45 kg) – 145lb (66 kg). They have thick fur, and very little body fat.The cougar is a mammal of the family Felidae, native to the Americas.  Cougars eat up to ten pounds (4.5 kg) of meat a day.It is the second heaviest cat in the American continents after the jaguar. Cougars may live for...

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Demi Lovato facts and trivia

Demi Lovato is a young actress, musician, and singer-songwriter.Demi was born in Dallas, Texas on August 20, 1992.Parents: Patrick Lovato and Dianna Hart de la Garza.Her mother was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Her astrological sign is Leo.Birth name: Demetria Devonne Lovato.Demetria means "Goddess of Fertility" and is of Greek origin. Demi is 5' 2" (1.57 m) tall.Demi Lovato is of Mexican, Irish, and Italian descent. Demi began playing piano at the...

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Geisha facts

Geisha are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.Originally, geisha were men.The male Geisha were known as Honko.Apprentice geisha are called maiko. A geisha always wear brilliant colored Kimonos.Kimonos take a long time to make (3 years) because of painting and embroidering.Geisha actually means "person of the arts".Having a traditional geisha hairstyle can cause balding on the top of the head. Luckily, the use of wigs is common.A geisha spend about 120...

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Selena Gomez facts and trivia

Selena Gomez is an American singer and actress best known for her role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place.She was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on July 22, 1992.Birth name: Selena Marie Gomez.Zodiacal sign: Cancer.Selena Gomez is 5' 5" (1.65 m) tall.Parents: Mandy Teefey (née Cornett) and Ricardo Joel Gomez.Selena Gomez began her acting career at age 7, playing Gianna on Barney and Friends.The favorite sport...

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Interesting facts about burritos

The term burrito means “little donkey” in Spanish.In Central and Southern Mexico, burritos are called tacos de harina (flour tacos).Today burritos are served worldwide in Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants. The Burrito is especially popular in Ciudad Juarez, in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua where they were invented.Typically, American style burritos are larger than Mexican ones, and stuffed with more ingredients than the principal meat or vegetable filling. Chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito that is popular in Southwestern U.S. cuisine,...

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Fast facts about New Orleans

New Orleans (La Nouvelle-Orléans) is the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana.Population (2010) - City and Parish: 343,829.The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650.Area: 350.2 sq mi (907 km²)The city is named after Philippe d' Orléans, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France. Major Industries Tourism, oil and gas, maritime activities.Official website: www.cityofno.com Median Income $37,000.Demonym: New Orleanian. Professional Sports Teams: Hornets (basketball), Saints (football).Nicknames: The Big Easy,...

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Interesting facts about Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys is an American singer and actress.Alicia was born in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan, on January 25, 1981.Birth name: Alicia Augello Cook.At age 7, Alicia began to play classical music on the piano.  In 2010, VH1 included Alicia Keys on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.Her astrological sign is Aquarius. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, sold over 12 million copies worldwide.Keys is 5' 6" (1.68 m) tall.Nick name:...

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Olivia Wilde facts and trivia

Olivia Wilde is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Remy Hadley in the TV drama House.She was born on March 10, 1984 in New York City.Birth name: Olivia Jane Cockburn.Olivia derived her stage name "Wilde" from Irish author Oscar Wilde. Parents: Leslie and Andrew Cockburn.Olivia is the half-niece of mystery writer Sarah Caudwell.Her sister, Chloe Cockburn, is a civil rights attorney in New York.She was raised in Washington, D.C. ...

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Some facts about Montreal

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec and the second largest city in Canada.Montreal was originally called Ville-Marie or "City of Mary".The city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1976. Montreal is one of the five largest French-speaking cities in the world.Montreal is consistently rated as one of the world's most livable cities.In Montreal, the English speakers are known as Anglophones.The city takes its present name from Mont-Royal.The city is actually an island. In 2006, the city of Montreal had a population of 1,620,693 (metro...

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Some facts about Botulinum toxin (Botox)

Botulinum toxin is a protein best known by one of its trade names, Botox or Dysport, it is used for various medical and cosmetic procedures.Botulism toxins are produced by these bacteria: Clostridium botulinum, C. baratii, C. argentinense and C. butyricum. It was Justinus Kerner, a German physician, who first coined the name botulism (from Latin botulus meaning "sausage").In 1980, Alan Scott, M.D officially used botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) for the first time in humans to treat strabismus "crossed eyes", and "uncontrollable blinking" (blepharospasm).In...

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Ellen Burstyn facts and trivia

Ellen Burstyn is an American actress which acting career began in theatre during the late 1950s.She was born on December 7, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan.Birth name: Edna Rae Gillooly.Her astrological sign: Sagittarius.Ellen Burstyn won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1973). Parents: Correine Marie and John Austin Gillooly.Ellen's height is 5' 7" (1.70 m).Ellen practices Sufism. In the early to mid 1960s, Burstyn played Dr. Kate Bartok on the NBC television soap opera The Doctors....

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Anthony Hopkins facts and trivia

Anthony Hopkins, is a Welsh actor of film, stage and television, best known for his portrayal of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.Anthony Hopkins resides in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Parents: Muriel Anne Yeats and Richard Arthur Hopkins.Hopkins received the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.He was born on December 31, 1937 in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales.Hopkins earned $15 million for his appearance in the movie Hannibal. The actor is the father...

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Gold fast facts

Gold has been a highly sought-after precious metal for jewelry, coinage, and other arts since the beginning of recorded history.Symbol of Element : Au Gold never rusts. Gold metal is the most malleable and ductile pure metal known.Gold melts at 1064.43° Celsius.A total of 165,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history.An ounce of gold can be stretched over 80 km (50 mi).About 50 percent of gold is used in jewelry, 40 percent in investments, and 10 percent in industry.75% of all gold in circulation has been extracted since 1910.Read more...

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South Africa facts

The Republic of South Africa takes up an area of 1,221,037 km² (471,443 sq mi) The area in South Africa is equal to the combined land mass of France, Italy and Germany.The country has 11 official languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Tswana, Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda and Ndebele.The population of South Africa is approximately 49,991,300. About 24 percent of the population in South Africa is unemployed and lives on less than US $1.25 a day. Demonym: South African. Johannesburg is the largest city in the country.South Africa is a constitutional...

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Hollywood Walk of Fame facts and trivia

Performer Gene Autry is the only celebrity to have 5 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Roy Rogers, Bob Hope, Tony Martin, and Mickey Rooney each have stars in four categories.Each year, an average of two-hundred nominations are submitted to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Selection Committee. Only about 10% of nominees are selected. To date, 47 percent of the stars have been awarded in the motion pictures category, 24 percent in television, 17 percent in audio recording, 10 percent in radio, and less than 2 percent in the live...

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Carol Burnett facts and trivia

Birth name: Carol Creighton Burnett.She was born on April 26, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas.In 1951, she graduated from Hollywood High School.  Carol's astrological sign is Taurus.She is 5' 7" (1.70 m) tall.Carol Burnett started her career in New York.Parents: Ina Louise Creighton and Joseph Thomas Burnett. The Carol Burnett Show was aired on CBS television from 1967 to 1978.Carol was great friends with actress Lucille Ball. Carol Burnett received a Peabody Award in 1962.On December 1, 2009, Burnett was inducted into the California Hall of Fame...

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Facts about Galaxies

The word galaxy is from the Greek root galaxias [γαλαξίας], literally meaning "milky", a reference to the Milky Way galaxy.The observable universe alone may contain 170 billion galaxies.Typical galaxies range from dwarfs with as few as ten million stars, up to giants with a hundred trillion stars.Galaxies are classified into 3 main types: elliptical galaxies, spiral galaxies, and irregular galaxies.Dark matter appears to account for around 90% of the mass of most galaxies. The larger galaxies contain over a trillion stars.The largest galaxies in...

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Honus Wagner facts

Honus Wagner was an American Major League Baseball shortstop.Wagner was born on February 24, 1874 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m).He was nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman" and "Hans".Real name: Johannes Peter Wagner.Honus batted over .300 for 17 consecutive years. Honus Wagner won 8 batting tittles, tied for the most in National League history with Tony Gwynn.Parents: Peter and Katheryn Wagner.Stolen Bases: 722 In 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Honus Wagner as one of the first five members.In 1894, Honus married Bessie...

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Billie Burke facts

GlindaBillie Burke was an American actress best known as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the musical film The Wizard of Oz.Birth name: Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke.Billie was born on August 7, 1884.Heigth: 5' 3" (1.60 m)Zodiac sign: Leo. Billie Burke was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Emily Kilbourne in Merrily We Live.Her last screen appearance was in Sergeant Rutledge, a Western directed by John Ford in 1960....

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Jim Nabors facts and trivia

Jim Nabors is an American actor and singer best known for his role as Gomer Pyle in The Andy Griffith Show.Nabors is very well known for his singing voice. Jim was born on June 12, 1930 in Sylacauga, Alabama.Jim is 6' (1.83 m) tall. Birth name: James Thurston Nabors.Jim's astrological sign: Gemini. Parents: Mavis and Fred Nabors.Read more...

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New Zealand facts

New Zealand is situated about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea.Tourism supports more than 10 percent of NZ jobs.Demonym: New Zealander. The majority of New Zealand's population is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority. 94 percent of those in jail in New Zealand are males.30 percent of NZ's land is forested. Read more...

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Sabrina Bryan facts and trivia

Sabrina Bryan is an American singer and actress best known as a member of the girl group, The Cheetah Girls.Birth name: Reba Sabrina Hinojos.She was born on September 16, 1984 in Yorba Linda, California.Sabrina Bryan has the same birthday as Nick Jonas. She has her belly pierced.Bryan is half Caucasian and half Mexican from her fathers side.Sabrina has been dancing her whole life.Her astrological sign is Virgo.She is 5' 4" (1.63 m) tall.Read more...

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Orlando Jones facts

Orlando Jones is an American comedian and actor, best known for being one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy series MADtv.He was born on April 10, 1968 in Mobile, Alabama.His astrological sign is Aries. He is 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.Graduated from Mauldin High, Mauldin SC 1986. Graduated from the College of Charleston, Charleston SC 1990. Read more...

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Galileo Galilei facts

Galileo was born on February 15, 1564.Birthname: Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei.Birth Place: Pisa, Italy.Galileo has been called the "father of modern observational astronomy", the "father of modern physics", the "father of science", and "the Father of Modern Science".Galileo was a proponent of the heliocentric theory of the universe.Galileo Galilei built his first telescope in 1609.Read more...

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Facts about Norway

Hydropower accounts for 99% of the electricity generated in the country.Norway has a total area of 385,252 km² (148,747 sq mi)Nickname: ”The Land of the Midnight Sun.” Population: 4.9 million.In Norway, all education is free.The capital city of Norway is Oslo.The Sami people is a native population of Norway.The name Norway means “path to the North.”The Norwegian welfare model is widely regarded as the most generous in the world.Read more...

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Garlic facts

Garlic is native to Central Asia.Garlic is widely used worldwide for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.  In ancient times garlic was used as currency.Garlic is believed to have aphrodisiac properties.US people consume more than 250 million pounds of garlic annually.The word garlic comes from Old English garleac, meaning "spear leek". Read more...

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