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3. Fun Facts • Online public schools, also known as “virtual schools” or “e-schools”, are among the fastest growing fields in education. • Lawmakers and education officials at all levels are rapidly embracing public online education to meet increasing demand from students, teachers, and parents.

4. Are you cold? • The sun's center is as hot as 28 million degrees Fahrenheit, and the surface of the sun averages 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. These incredibly high temperatures are generated by the nuclear reactions that occur constantly within the sun. …from ehow.com

5. Are you thirsty? • Goat's milk is used in the production of cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products throughout the United States. The milk has a sweeter flavor than traditional cow's milk, but many people are put off by the idea of drinking it. Proper cooling and storage of quality goat's milk will ensure that the beverage retains its sweet taste and can be used safely in the production of other dairy products. …from ehow.com

6. Are you hungry? • The world record for eating cheesecake is 11 pounds eaten in… 9 minutes…by Sonya Thomas…who weighs 105 pounds. …from http://www.brighthub.com/health/diet-nutrition/articles/31918.aspx

7. Are you still hungry? • The only continent that does not have a McDonald’s is Antarctica. • The “special sauce” in a Big Mac is actually thousand island dressing. • A Big Mac contains 576 calories. Half the calories are from fat… …from http://www.brighthub.com/health/diet-nutrition/articles/31918.aspx

8. How about now? • In the town of Skuon, Cambodia, tarantula spiders are very commonly eaten by the locals; travelers who pass through often try them too. The practice began in the days of the Khmer Rouge, when food was scarce, but apparently the locals developed rather a taste for the furry 8-legged arachnids. Hundreds of these spiders are hunted, cooked, and sold everyday. …from http://www.weird-food.com/weird-food-bugs.html

9. Are you tired? • What about this bed? Handcrafted in England of wood and fiberglass, the oval shaped interior measures just over 6 ft. in diameter. Construction and delivery time on this piece is over 6 months. Linens and interior options priced upon request. The price of a dream come true? $47,000. …from http://www.oddee.com/item_96623.aspx

10. Or this bed? The Quantum Sleeper is a bed that hermetically seals itself as you sleep to protect you from bio-chemical terrorist attack, natural disasters, and kidnappers/stalkers and affords bulletproof protection. It also has a mirror, so intruders can watch themselves futilely try to get in while you sit inside and call the police on your mobile, shortwave or CB radio. You can cower in style with the optional CD and DVD players and microwave oven. The price of protection? $160,000 …from http://www.oddee.com/item_96623.aspx

11. Do you wish you had a better ride? …from http://www.oddee.com

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15. Are you planning your next snowman/snowwoman? …from http://www.oddee.com

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