February 27, 2009
Tags: brain, the human brain

If you unfolded your brain, it would cover
an ironing board.
The human brain is approximately 75% water.
Your brain uses approximately 20% of the
total oxygen pumping around your body!
Your cerebral cortex is about as thick as a
tongue depressor. It grows thicker as you
learn and use it.
February 24, 2009
Tags: las vegas, nevada, vegas, viva las vegas

Vegas Vic, the enormous neon cowboy that towers
over Fremont Street, is the world’s largest
mechanical neon sign.
Bugsy Siegel named his casino the Flamingo
after the long legs of his showgirl girlfriend.
The city of Las Vegas celebrated its 100th
birthday on May 15, 2005. The event celebrated
the May 15, 1905 land auction when 110 acres of
land in downtown Las Vegas were auctioned off.