5 Facts About Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

1. The United States is not the only country that observes the Thanksgiving holiday. Canada does as well, and even some countries outside of North America observe it.

2. 1619 marked the first known celebration of Thanksgiving in what is now the United States. Specifically, in what is now known as Virginia.

3. It is recorded that one pound of turkey per person is the needed amount for a Thanksgiving meal.

4. According to the USDA, more than 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving Day.

5. 67 million cans of cranberry sauce are sold between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

7 Signs You Have a Powerful Mind

7 Signs You Have a Powerful Mind

I found some good "signs" on Meta. I'm not sure of 100% accuracy, but they are interesting to think about.

1. You don't argue - you just stop explaining. You've learned that silence protects your peace better than words ever will.
2. You lost interest fast when conversations have no depth. Small talk drains you. Real connection energizes you.
3. You sense people's intentions instantly. Your intuition picks up energies long before they speak.
4. You're calm in situations where everyone else panics. That's emotional intelligence - not luck.
5. You don't chase...you attract. Because you know your value, and you act like it.
6. You can walk away from anyone, even someone you love. Strength isn't staying - it's choosing yourself.
7. You reinvent yourself quietly. While others are posting, you're improving. while they talk, you transition.

"If these signs hit a little too hard...you’re not 'different' — you’re leveling up mentally. Most people never develop this kind of emotional strength...but if you relate to even 3 out of 7, your mind is operating on a higher frequency than you realize. Strong intuition. High standards. Zero tolerance for drama. That’s not attitude — that’s growth."

Source: Meta. Text by gosetainsights.

5 Facts About Emma Myers

Emma Myers

1. Emma Myers is an actor and a dancer. She is a fan of K-pop.
2. She became popular after co-starring in the horror/comedy TV series, Wednesday. This Netflix series is considered to be her breakout role.
3. Her character on Wednesday, Enid Sinclair, is a werewolf. She is Wednesday Addams' roommate. Wednesday is played by the very popular actress Jenna Ortega.
4. She appeared in the 2025 movie, A Minecraft Movie.
5. Myers began her career as a child actress. By the age of 16, she was acting professionally.

The image in this post was found on META. It is probably an AI-generated image. Myers dresses much more conservatively. She describes herself as an introvert.

5 Facts About North Korea

5 Facts About North Korea

This list is non-comprehensive, as many of us would find more facts to dwell on. Here is a list of some of the common strange facts:

1. There used to be only one pizza parlor in North Korea. It was founded on the orders of General Kim Jong Il because he loved Italian food, and only the elite (upper class) and foreign tourists could dine there. Now, other places serve pizza and Italian food as well.
2. Since modern North Korea was founded, it has been ruled by the Kim family.
3. North Korea follows a "three-generation punishment" rule. Basically, if someone gets in trouble, their entire family suffers.
4. North Korea is not, strictly, a communist regime. It functions more as a monarchy. Its ideology is called "Juche." This translates as (roughly) "self-reliance."
5. North Koreans have to get government approved haircuts. Women may choose from one of 18 styles, while men have access to 10 styles.

Mel's Hole

Not Mel's Hole

Mel's Hole is a story presented as truth but is now considered to be an urban legend. According to various sources, Mel's Hole is a well-like structure nine feet in diameter and was encircled by bricks or stones. The owner of the land, Mel Waters, dumped his trash into the hole, and all the neighbors did too.

Two mysterious details stand out: Mel supposedly used fishing line in an attempt to find out how deep the hole is. He reached a depth of 15 miles (!) and still didn't hit the bottom. Second, a neighbor's dog died, and the man threw the body into the hole. The next day, the dog was seen, and he was very much alive.

Mel told his story to Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell. He claimed that the U.S. government bought his land (and the hole). Mel himself had relocated to Australia.

There are many inconsistencies in Mel's story, namely:

• Mel's fishing line would likely encounter enough of Earth's heat so as not to survive a 15-mile-deep plunge.
• Under no circumstances can a deceased dog return to life.
• The hole is said to be in the area of Ellensburg, Washington. But there is no evidence that a person named Mel Waters ever lived in the area.
• Searches in and around Ellensburg, Washington have come up empty. There is no evidence of a miles-deep hole.
• Geologists have stated that a hole such as the one described is a geological impossibility.

The tale of Mel's Hole is an interesting story and first appeared in 1997. Unfortunately, it's just a story. It's almost certainly a hoax and will remain classified as such until the miraculous, magical, hole is discovered.

5 Facts About Snobs

 "He's a snob." "She's a snob." We've probably all heard or said this negative word at one time or another. Well, if you're a snob you might have been another definition of the word, depending on history.

Snob means:

        1. The word was first used for a shoemaker or cobbler. Are you a cobbler? Snob!

        2. It was once used to describe a local town merchant. It was a negative term.

        3. It later came to mean a person of low or lower class.

        4. It has been conjectured to come from the words "sine nobilitate,' which means "without nobility." Not nobility? Snob!

        5. It has also been conjectured that it refers to a person who copies the behavior and mannerisms of upper class society.

All of the above terms probably fall by the wayside nowadays. If you call someone a snob or get called one, it means you're arrogant, aloof, and probably a mean jerk.

Sources: Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Etymology Online

5 Facts About Raccoons

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1. A baby raccoon is called a kit.
2. Raccoons have five fingers. But they don't have opposable thumbs.
3. Raccoons are omnivores. I've found empty mussel shells and turtle shells near pool banks, evidence that they fell victim to a raccoon.
4. Raccoons raid gardens and eat just about anything in them. I knew a fellow who picked his watermelons to save them from raccoons. He put them in his garage. Raccoons still broke in and ate the melons.
5. Raccoons often dip their food in water. No one really knows why.

5 Cool Facts About Old Saint Nick

Saint Nick

I had to see my VA doctor today. So-so news, I suppose. I try to keep my focus at time of year on Christmas, the folklore, and the hidden gift: Christ Himself. Enjoy the following interesting facts about the real Santa Claus.

1. According to tradition, Saint Nicholas lived about 15 March 270 – 6 December 343.
2. He was Bishop of Myra (modern day Turkey) in the fourth century.
3. He was known as Nicholas the Wonderworker because of numerous miracles attributed to his intercession.
4. He had a habit of secretly bestowing gifts; these activities eventually led to the folklore of Santa Claus.
5. He gave gifts of gold to three girls who faced the unpleasant prospect of being forced into prostitution, thereby rescuing them from that fate.

Sources: Various internet sources.