Random Stuff: 03/18/12

Ska, Jamaican is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. In 1995, punk band Rancid released the ska single "Time Bomb" which reached #8 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, becoming the first major American ska hit of the 1990s. Over the next few years, a string of notable ska and ska-influenced singles became hits on mainstream radio, including "Spiderwebs" by No Doubt, "Sell Out" by Reel Big Fish and "The Impression That I Get" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, all of whom would reach platinum status with each of their respective albums.

Jimmy Dean Foods is a food company that was founded in 1969 by the late country singer and actor Jimmy Dean who died in the summer of 2010. It was purchased by Consolidated Foods, later renamed Sara Lee Corporation. Originally founded in 1945 in rural Johnsonville Wisconsin, Johnsonville sausage products are now sold in 16 National Football League stadiums and in stores in 39 countries, including France, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and China.

At the 2010 Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift won 4 Grammys, that's 1 more than Elvis obtained in his entire career. After leaving office, Ronald Reagan was offered a role in 'Back to the Future III', which he declined.

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, (This likely applies to half the world's population). Dehydration contributes to headaches and fatigue, often mistaken for a lack of sleep. One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters investigated in a University of Washington study. Preliminary research elsewhere indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

The Conquistadors that conquered South America and Mexico during the 1500's came from Spain bringing horses and early guns known as Arquebus'; neither of which had yet reached the Americas. Before they were demolished, the Incas of South America made the grave mistake of underestimating the Conquistadors, who's 150 or so explorers were dwarfed by 80,000 Inca warriors. The Inca chief considered them fools for wearing cooking pots on their heads (actually steel helmets).

In a 2005 study, taxfoundation.org found that of the 32 states which receive more than they contribute in federal tax per dollar, 84% were Republican. Of the 18 states which contribute more than they receive in federal tax per dollar, 78% were Democratic states. Roughly 90% of the tax filers who would pay more under President Obama's tax plan aren't millionaires, and 99.99% aren't billionaires.

The rubber band was patented in England on March 17, 1845 by Stephen Perry and his corporation, the Messers Perry and Co, Rubber Manufacturers of London. While other rubber products may use synthetic rubber, most rubber bands are primarily manufactured using natural rubber because of its superior elasticity. Natural rubber originates from the sap of the rubber tree. Natural rubber is made from latex which is acquired by tapping into the bark layers of the rubber tree.

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