Mohammed overtakes George in list of most popular names. The name Muhammad wins the prize for the world’s most common name. It derives from the Arabic root “h-m-d” and means “praiseworthy one.” It’s often used, much like John Doe, to indicate someone whose name is unknown, or in combination with another given name. At least 15 million people worldwide are named Muhammad. Because it is transliterated... 

Getting gray, silver, or white hair is a natural part of growing older, and here’s why – as we get older, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die. When there are fewer pigment cells in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much melanin and will become a more transparent color – like gray, silver, or white – as it grows. As people continue... 

Society’s perception of clean vs. dirty has varied throughout ancient and modern history. In the Elizabethan era, it was not uncommon for people to bathe less than 10 times a year. According to written accounts, Elizabeth I declared herself that she bathed once a month “whether I need it or not.” Because of her frequency, she was considered the perfect embodiment of cleanliness.  Read More →

Some people claim that Marilyn Monroe had six toes on one foot. Do you believe it? The general consensus is NO, she did not. Marilyn Monroe did not ever in her lifetime have 6 toes on either foot. She was born June 1, 1926 a healthy baby with ten fingers and ten toes. She died August 5, 1962 with these same 10 fingers and 10 toes. The only one who ever claimed that she did was a photographer who photographed... 

Adolph Hitler! Yes, he was a vegetarian – although it is widely known that in his early years he would have a lapse and indulge in the odd liver dumpling. He was a hater of hunting and cared for the company of animals more than of people and had many dogs for companions over the years. His final hours were spent in the company of his favorite dog, “Blondi”.  Read More →