Friday Follies and Fun Facts: Mixology

I know it's been ages since I did a Friday Follies and Fun Facts.  You Smackers have missed me imparting useless knowledge upon you haven't you?  Haven't you?

*a rousing Yes! from the crowd erupts with applause*

Well, I thought I would start your weekends off with some fun libation facts.  Sounds like a fabulous idea no?  That's what I thought you bunch of lushes.  I know that I have already covered this topic in FFF Friday before, but there is never a lack of info in the mind of the Think Tank Master.  Oh know!  (I got my pun on today too!)  If you want to visit the original you can find it here.


Now...on to the facts.  Just the facts ma'am. <---killing myself with the punny today


1.)  Tequila does NOT have a worm.  It is in fact Mezcal or Mescal(Americans) which contains a "worm".  Actually, it isn't even a worm.  It's the larval form of the Hypopta Agavis that is found living on the maguey plants which Mezcal is made from, which is a form of agave plant.  Some Mezcal is made from only maguey, and other is a mix of agave and maguey.  Tequila started out as a higher grade version of Mezcal.  Kinda like Cognac is to Brandy.

2.)  Since we just celebrated Independence Day, it is noteworthy to mention, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of Declaration of Independence in a tavern.  John Hancock, who signed the final document first was an alcohol dealer.  Among the most notable of the signers were a bar tender, a whiskey distiller, a vineyard owner and a brewer.

3.) MODERATE consumption of alcohol does not destroy brain cells, in fact, it is often associated with improved cognitive function.

enough facts....on to the fun follies

"It takes only one drink to get me drunk.  The trouble is I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth."  ~George Burns


"People who drink down their sorrows should be told sorrow know how to swim." ~Ann Landers


"The best beer is where priests go to drink.  For a quart of Ale is a dish for a King." -A Winter's Tale ~William Shakespeare


"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough." ~Mark Twain




So...Smackers...can you guess why we had this edition of Friday Follies and Fun Facts??  First correct answer gets a prize from me.


Be here tomorrow for the answer!  I'll announce the winner, and I have something special to announce.


(Disclaimer:  Sorry bb bishes you are excluded from the game because you already know the answer.  That means you too Buffee.)

Friday's Follies and Fun Facts - Cheers Style

Lip Smackers!  It's Friday!  The weekend is upon us.  All my new followers, here on Friday's I impart knowledge.  Useless facts.  Ridiculous information that is only useful for party tricks.

• Alcohol consumption decreases during the time of the full moon.

• Drinking lowers rather than raises the body temperature. There is an illusion of increased heat because alcohol causes the capillaries to dilate and fill with more warm blood.

• "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is commonly believed to be the only English sentence devised to include all the letters of the alphabet. However, typesetters have another such sentence: "Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs."

• In old England, a whistle was baked into the rim or handle of ceramic cups used by pub patrons. When they wanted a refill, they used the whistle to get service. So when people went drinking, they would "wet their whistle."

• In ancient Babylon, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead (fermented honey beverage) he could drink for a month after the wedding. Because their calendar was lunar or moon-based, this period of free mead was called the "honey month," or what we now call the "honeymoon."

• Methyphobia is fear of alcohol.

• In the 1600's thermometers were filled with brandy instead of mercury.

• The shallow champagne glass originated with Marie Antoinette. It was first formed from wax molds made of her breasts.

• Desi Arnaz's grandfather was one of the founders of the largest rum distillery in the world.

• The Manhattan cocktail (whiskey and sweet vermouth) was invented by Winston Churchill's mother.

• Tom Arnold, Sandra Bullock, Chevy Chase, Bill Cosby, Kris Kristofferson, and Bruce Willis are all former bartenders

• The U.S. Marines’ first recruiting station was in a bar.

  So, there you have it.  Happy Weekend!  Cheers!

Love!

Friday's Follies and Fun Facts: Jingle Jingle All the Way

Well, as all my bloggy friends try to survive the chill of Old Man Frost, I sit here in Florida, wishing for just a little of the white stuff.  Unfortunately, it was in the 80s twice this week.  So all those mulled ciders, hot cocoas, and holiday libations are not really what you want.  Thus, my holiday spirit is just so-so.  I found a few fun facts with a holiday theme, and some great pics to add to the festivities.

Here is our FL Snowman

 Decorations and Their History:

 Germany made the first artificial Christmas trees. They were made of goose feathers and dyed green.  (Ewww...birds are nasty)

Tinsel: In 1610, tinsel was invented in Germany and was made from genuine silver. Machines that shredded silver into thin tinsel-sized strips were invented. However, since silver tinsel tarnishes and loses its shine over time, people eventually created artificial replacements. It must be noted that the original inventor of tinsel remains unknown.

 (A tree just ain't a tree without the shiny stuff.  Hey, even trees like Bling!)

 Holiday Movie Trivia Facts:

 Danny Kaye was the third choice to play opposite Bing Crosby in the film "White Christmas" (1954). Fred Astaire, who had co-starred with Crosby in the earlier hit "Holiday Inn," was the original choice for Phil Davis, but he turned it down because, at age 55, he felt he was too old for the part. Donald O'Connor was next selected for the sidekick role, but he injured his back and couldn't dance for months. Kaye was quite miffed about being third in line, and also resented playing second banana to Crosby. The atmosphere on the film set was professional, but frosty.

Mrs. Clause's first name is Jessica in the movie "Santa Clause is Coming to Town".

GIFTS BABY

                       

 More diamonds are sold around Christmas than any other time of the year.

(Bling! Baby, Bling!)

The first toy product ever advertised on television was Mr. Potato Head. Introduced in 1952, Mr. Potato Head took advantage of TV's explosive growth to gain access to tens of millions of newly "plugged-in" households.

 (Has nothing to do with Christmas, but it's a toy that everyone has gotten from Santa at some point!)

A New Year's Factoid for Ed, Moog, MJenks, Billy and TravyG

In Mexico, wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve is said to bring new love in the upcoming year.  (Ladies do you hear that?  My bloggy friends who say Papa ain't lovin' Mama enough?  Get some red panties and head on down to Cancun!)

October 5th is the most popular birthday in the world, due to New Year's celebrations.

Well, Happy Friday!  Bust out your holiday trivia as you get your spirits on this weekend.

Love!