-Did you know Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts?

-The plastic ends of shoelaces are called aglets.

-Dentists recommend a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles that might result from flushing.

-The most common last name in the world is Chang...in the U.S. it's Smith.

-Grabatology is the collecting of ties.

-Money isn't paper; it's made out of cotton.

-The international telephone area code for Antarctica is 672.

-The first toilet ever seen on TV was on "Leave it to Beaver."

-Racecar is a palindrome.

-The phrase "rule of thumb" comes from an old English law that said you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.

-The National Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires all toilets now sold in the U.S. have an upper limit for a single flush of 1.6-gal. compared to the 5-gal. and 3.5-gal. flush of the Old Days.

-A bath uses 15-25 gallons of hot water. A 5-minute shower uses 10 gallons. Save energy and water by taking a shower.

-Research suggests eating a small piece of Swiss or mozzarella cheese may decrease acids in the mouth that cause tooth decay.

-Have a clogged toilet and no plunger? Try hydrostatic pressure. Fill a bucket with warm water and pour into the clogged toilet from waist level or higher.

-Garlic, citrus fruits, onions, and legumes have been shown to shorten colds and flu symptoms.

-Drain a quart or more of water from your hot water heater every month or two to remove sediment that can lower the efficiency of your hot water heater.

-Today is Pay-A-Compliment Day...'tis better to give than to receive!

-Which has more vitamin C...an orange or a papaya? (The papaya has nearly twice as much.)

-Chocoholics rejoice! Cocoa powder is an excellent source of copper, potassium, vitamin B12, and fiber.

-Repair leaky faucets. One drip per second can cost as much as $1/mo. in wasted water.

-Oak trees don't produce acorns until they are 50 years old or older.

-The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet.

-Beware of a water shortage...your brain is 80% water.

-Installing a low-flow shortage showerhead can save you as much as 15,000 gal. of water per year.

-One-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet.

-Apples are more efficient at waking you up in the morning than a cup of coffee.

-The longest recorded flight of a chicken lasted 13 seconds.

-Insulate an older gas or oil hot water heater and pipes and be careful not to cover the water heater's floor, top, thermostat or burner compartment.

-A snail can sleep for 3 years.

-The water used by a family of 4 to shower daily is enough to supply drinking water for one person for 3 years.

-On average, right-handed people live 9 years longer than lefties.

-Take 5 seconds to hug your kid today and every day.

-A University of Northern Iowa study found that women who exercise frequently earn more money than those who don't. So, stay healthy and get rich!

-Home remedy for laryngitis: Drink a mixture of 1 t. apple cider vinegar in 1/2 c. warm water.

-Update: Research shows that Thomas Crapper improved but did not invent the flush toilet.

-It's estimated that 70% of all meals are eaten outside the home.

-Dawn is the dishwashing liquid recommended by plumbers.

-End your month with a smile...it costs nothing and generates great returns!