Time for a mid-week 'Did You Know' post ...
1. The British Pound is the world’s oldest currency still in use at 1,222 years old. The pound has been an identity as a symbol of British sovereignty.
2. When we are born, the only innate fears we have are the fear of falling and the fear of loud sounds. All other fears are learned.
3. While dinosaurs roamed the earth, they lived on every continent, including Antarctica.
4. The longest unbroken alliance in world history is between England and Portugal. It has lasted since 1386 and still stands today.
5. By applying even pressure to an egg, it is nearly impossible to break the shell by squeezing it... and talking of eggs have you tried these Egg Muffins? Simply delicious for breakfast, lunch or supper ... more details here
Do please share your thoughts in the comments.
~ enjoy these last few days of February ~
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All the best Jan
I didn't know any of them. I thought the one about fears was very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI like your did you know posts, but rarely know any answers.
ReplyDeleteI like the recipe you linked to.
Tina
I did not know that about eggs.
ReplyDelete...if this was a test, I would have failed it!
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed this Jan, more for the learning curve than the knowing curve :) Thank you for sharing, fun! Checking out your link now and thank you for that also. All the best!
ReplyDeleteNo lo sabía, te mando un beso. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI too didn't know of any.
ReplyDeleteThank you, this was interesting. Especially the egg.
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought that the British pound was the oldest currency. I know that currency is one of the most traded one in the world along with US dollar and Swiss Franc.
ReplyDeleteWith regards to Antartica, scientists have found fossils there. And consequently they think there is fossil fuel underground in Antartica ... that's why many world power want a slice of that pie :-)
I remember you already shared egg muffins recipe (I like that one made with salmon). When I read recipes in English language I sometimes see the acronym "tbsp". Does it mean teaspoon or supper spoon (small or big one)❓
Interesting post, Jan. Have nice day!
Hello Jan :)
ReplyDeleteI knew I and 5, but that is all. I also thought that the only two fears a new born has was very interesting.
All the best.
Sonjia.
Your blog is always full of information to learn from
ReplyDeleteGostei de saber.Curiosidades legais! beijos, chica
ReplyDeleteThe are new to me. I have still have a fear of falling.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
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ReplyDeleteGiorgio who as part of his comment asked ...
"the acronym "tbsp". Does it mean teaspoon or supper spoon (small or big one)❓"
Hello Giorgio and many thanks for your comment and question.
"tbsp" is a tablespoon and as I am not sure what size your 'supper' spoons are I have copied words from an article which I have linked below.
A tablespoon, which uses “tbsp” or “tbs” as its abbreviation in recipes, is a measurement of dry ingredients. You can use a measuring spoon to measure ingredients, such as baking powder, flour, salt, and baking soda. However, the most accurate way to measure these ingredients is with a kitchen scale.
"The term tablespoon itself can be slightly confusing since a tablespoon is neither specifically a metric measurement nor an imperial measurement. Tablespoons are measuring tools specifically for cooking and baking (as opposed to the kitchen spoons that come in a cutlery set for dining). That said, a metric tablespoon is a volume unit of measure equal to approximately fifteen milliliters (wet) or fifteen grams according to the metric system—which the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and most of the world uses—or approximately one-half ounce (wet or dry) according to the imperial system, which the United States uses."
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-measure-a-tablespoon
Hope this helps.
All the best Jan
I enjoyed this fun post of facts that I had no clue about prior to reading this. Thanks, Jan!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Very interesting.
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I knew none of them but I do love a good McMuffin!
ReplyDeleteFun facts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know number 4.
ReplyDeleteI knew 2, 3, and 5.
ReplyDeleteHere it is said that every day is a day to learn something and it just happened to me reading your post.
ReplyDeleteBest regards.
Number two and four are great,Something to learn from..Thanx and have agreat day💖
ReplyDeleteI knew 2 and 5.
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting fun facts! My kids would love to know the one about the dinosaurs. Hope you are enjoying the last bit of February! We are getting a head start on our spring cleaning this weekend with some carpet cleaning. Hopefully the warm weather will follow haha!
ReplyDeleteJackie
I have tried the egg muffins and I have liked them.
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ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland ...
Many thanks for letting us know you have tried the egg muffins (I linked to in this post) and liked them.
All the best Jan
I once say car that was balanced on 4 eggs (1 under each tire) which seemed too fake to believe, but they claimed they had even balance on all the eggs so they wouldn't break.
ReplyDeleteI did not know any of them, with the price of eggs over here, I don't think I will try squeezing one just in case it were to break all over :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post. Especially the longest relationship...
ReplyDeletethink I knew the egg fact but that is all. Eggcellent segue into the muffin recipe though, these look delicious. Take care and have a great day Sue xx
ReplyDeleteI knew that fears are learned!
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts. I enjoy these posts of yours.
ReplyDeleteInteresting
ReplyDeleteMuy interesante, siempre se aprende contigo. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThose were interesting facts. I knew about the eggs and the part about loud noises - the rest were new ones to me.
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