Factoid – 20201203 – Importance of Healthcare Infrastructure

December 3, 2020Jeff

A collection of unusual facts, trivia and minutiae harvested from the Internet and other places of intrigue.

How much does it cost to cure leprosy?

“Factoid: A brief or trivial item of news or information.”

“How much does it cost to treat leprosy? One $3 dose of antibiotic will cure a mild case; a $20 regimen of three antibiotics will cure a more severe case. The World Health Organization even provides the drugs free, but India‘s health care infrastructure is not good enough to identify the afflicted and get them the medicine they need.

So, more than 100,000 people in India are horribly disfigured by a disease that costs $3 to cure.

That is what it means to have a per capita GDP of $2,900.”

From Goodreads Via ― Charles Wheelan, Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science

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Kicked to the Curb: Cutting Edge Parking

November 20, 2020Jeff

Description: I don’t know if you have looked down at the roads and parking lots when you travel, but there are some very interesting items being discarded in these areas. I decided they were worth recording and perhaps discussing a bit. It seems that our current culture is leaving some interesting finds for future anthropologists.

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I am still amazed at the variety of things I come across in America’s parking lots and on the sidewalks. When I drop something, I pick it up. I don’t just leave it there for people to walk around or to have them be inconvenienced.

Now I must admit that if I dropped something that was quickly biodegradable such as crumbs from a muffin, I would probably let that stay on the ground. Something gross, dangerous or unsightly, I would pick up to throw out!

So what happened here? How do you think this came to be in a parking space?

This most likely would not damage a car’s tire, but it certainly can hurt a child or someone else who might touch it.

See previous Kicked to the Curb Finds HERE

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Humor: Going from Point to Point

September 12, 2020Jeff

Noted Cartoonist, Gary Larson has re-released much of his Far Side cartoon collection. For those who don’t know, he takes a somewhat skewed look at the world in which we live. Another characteristic of his humor is his frequent use of animals and “play” on common themes, ideas and trends.

The cartoon below is one good example of his style of visual quips.

From The Far Side

Getting from point to point

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Factoid – 20200819 – How did the Unabomber Get That Name?

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020Jeff

A collection of unusual facts, trivia and minutiae harvested from the Internet and other places of intrigue.

Why was Ted Kaczynski called the Unabomber?

“Factoid: A brief or trivial item of news or information.”

Why was Ted Kaczynski referred to as “The Unabomber”? Because his early mail bombs were sent to universities (UN) & airlines (A).

Ted Kaczynski
via Wikipedia

Kaczynski was the subject of the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Before his identity was known, the FBI used the case identifier UNABOM (University and Airline Bomber) to refer to his case, which resulted in the media naming him the “Unabomber”. Via

Read more about Ted Kaczynski and the FBI HERE

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20200727 Factoid: Kirkland Brand Better than the Name Brand

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020Jeff

Did You Know This… Factoid? — 20200727

A collection of unusual facts, trivia and minutiae harvested from the Internet and other places of intrigue.

Factoid – 20200727

“Factoid: A brief or trivial item of news or information.”

Costco’s Kirkland brand items are as good as or better than the name brand item in any given category and often manufactured by the name brand company!

Adam Keesling explains why the assertion above is true and how he reached that conclusion:

“The answer is this: they get the best manufacturers in the world — who already have products on Costco shelves — to make Kirkland products. Yeah, you read that right. While customers might not know it, Kirkland products are often made by the same manufacturers who make the branded products that sit next to them on the shelves.”

It is a fascinating story and you can read it HERE – How Costco Convinces Brands to Cannibalize Themselves: An unlikely marriage where both sides win.

See previous Factoids HERE

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Did You Know This… Factoid? — 20200719

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020Jeff

A collection of unusual facts, trivia and minutiae harvested from the Internet and other places of intrigue.

Factoid – 20200719

“Factoid: A brief or trivial item of news or information.”

Humpty Dumpty

The fact that Humpty Dumpty is an egg is never mentioned in the original text of the story!

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men

Couldn’t put Humpty together again.

Read more trivia about Humpty Dumpty HERE

See previous Factoids HERE [ Sorry, but this is the first post so as of now, there are no others, but there will be soon!]

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SignEdge: An Au Contraire Wine

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020Jeff

Wine labels are really a new art form. With so many good to very good wines available at very reasonable prices, vineyards need a way to catch the eye of the prospective buyer.

I suppose a very bright label might spark an interest in one type of customer while a more subtle, but still clever label might attract another personality type.

As for me, I enjoy any wine label that is “different” which brings me to today’s SignEdge label from the Taub Family via the Russian River Valley.

Here is the back label which is somewhat hard to read, but I think you will get the idea that they are proud of David. S. Taub, the company’s founder.

You can read some of the history and story behind the wine at Palm Bay International.

See previous SignEdge posts HERE
Just for SignEdge wine or beer labels HERE

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SignEdge: Bloody Mess in Holbrook, AZ

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019Jeff

Many towns in the United States and probably around the world have streets with clever names. A few that come to mind quickly from my area of the globe, i.e. Cave Creek, AZ are …

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While Ho Hum, Easy and Lucky are “cute” and unusual names for streets and roads, on a recent trip to the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Park we witnessed something less cute, but just as interesting in Holbrook, AZ. Low and behold, there was a street just prior to crossing over the railroad tracks that had a very morbid name.

Lucky Land

ucket of Blood St. - Map
Via Apple Maps

How the Bucket of Blood St. received its name is not that clear. There are a couple of theories on the Internet. The most popular explanation perhaps, dates back to the late 1800s when Holbrook was a rough and tumble gunslinging town with gambling, prostitution and lots of violence.

Apparently Terril’s Cottage Saloon played host to a tremendous gunfight after which the floor was so covered with blood that it nearly filled a bucket. From that point forward the emporium became known as the Bucket of Blood Saloon.

The saloon survived as Route 66 became a popular thoroughfare and it eventually evolved into a roadside attraction in the 20th century. The saloon no longer exists, but the street name serves as a reminder of Holbrook’s notorious past.

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See previous SignEdge posts HERE
Just for SignEdge wine or beer labels HERE

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Vide – Ohs: Ditch This Sport – Canal Jumping

September 16, 2019Jeff

Our last video introduced the somewhat strange sport of Headis; well…maybe more than “somewhat” strange. Today’s post is about another unusual sport that has its roots in the history of Holland with all of its canals.

How far would you be able to jump? Would you even be able to get to the jumping part?

More Vide – Ohs

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Kicked to the Curb: Parking with a Smile

November 14, 2018Jeff

Description: I don’t know if you have looked down at the roads and parking lots when you travel, but there are some very interesting items being discarded in these areas. I decided they were worth recording and perhaps discussing a bit. It seems that our current culture is leaving some interesting finds for future anthropologists.

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Continuing our “Kicked to the Curb” series I ask if you can identify this item found in a Lowes Home Store parking lot in Phoenix, AZ. What is that item to which the yellow arrow is pointing?

If you haven’t guessed, it is a toothbrush.

Of course it is hard to say how much of that wear and tear is from dental hygiene usage and how much is from parking lot abuse. One might also question how this item arrived at this particular location; Hmmm!

See previous Kicked to the Curb Finds HERE

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Factoid – 20201203 – Importance of Healthcare Infrastructure

How much does it cost to cure leprosy?

Kicked to the Curb: Cutting Edge Parking

Humor: Going from Point to Point

From The Far Side

Factoid – 20200819 – How did the Unabomber Get That Name?

Why was Ted Kaczynski called the Unabomber?

20200727 Factoid: Kirkland Brand Better than the Name Brand

Factoid – 20200727

Costco’s Kirkland brand items are as good as or better than the name brand item in any given category and often manufactured by the name brand company!

Did You Know This… Factoid? — 20200719

Factoid – 20200719

The fact that Humpty Dumpty is an egg is never mentioned in the original text of the story!

SignEdge: An Au Contraire Wine

SignEdge: Bloody Mess in Holbrook, AZ

Vide – Ohs: Ditch This Sport – Canal Jumping

More Vide – Ohs

Kicked to the Curb: Parking with a Smile