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WEDNESDAY HEALTH WISDOM

The Wisdom Korner


  • 1. Polar bears hunt differently. They usually charge into a group of Walruses and only eat the ones that were wounded or crushed during the panic to escape. Polar bears rarely put up a direct attack.
  • 2. The word ‘Samsung’ actually means ‘three stars’ in Korean language. This word was chosen by the founder because he wanted his products to be the best and most powerful in the world.
  • 3. A report gathered by different researchers have made it known that flossing your teeth can enhance your memory. Doing this will help you prevent gum disease and stiff blood vessels which can cause memory problems
  • 4. Pitbulls are outstanding dogs. It ranks high among the least aggressive and most affectionate dogs. Pitbulls are only aggressive when they are forced to fight. Some people used them for illegal dogfighting, but pit bulls are naturally not aggressive.
  • 5. Italy was the first country to build a new courthouse just for a trial. They built an entire court house to prosecute the Mafia and they charges 474 members in this trial. The trial lasted from 1986 till 1992. This trial is still regarded as the biggest trial in the world today.
  • 6.
    Snoop Dogg’s actual name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. The nickname “Snoop Dog” came from his mother who observed the Peanuts closely and thought he looked like Snoopy. Most people think his real name is Snoop but No!

     The Wisdom  Korner II

    • I The study of laughing and its effect on human body is called Gelotology. Animals also laugh and some of them do this in groups just like human. Laughter can strengthen your immune system and gives you a better health.
    • II You do not gain more weight by consuming a lot of sugar but consuming a lot of calories is what makes many people to gain weight, regardless of where the calories are found. Sugar doesn’t really give you more weight but calories do.
    • III Sugar, fiber, and starch are the three main sources of carbohydrates. You can easily obtain carbohydrate from these sources. Carbohydrates are very necessary for animal survival as the building blocks of the cell.
    • IV A lot of people have some misconceptions about sugar as shown by different sugar studies. Sugar is a byproduct of the process of photosynthesis and it is found in the fibers of all plants. Sugars occur naturally in grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

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