Dissolving?

Dissolving?
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Why doesn't Coke and Pepsi dissolve the cans?

Q: In your book The Straight Dope you state that Coca-Cola will
dissolve aluminum. My question is this: How is it that this
beverage is sold in aluminum cans without oxidizing them?

Cecil replies:
According to Coke, the cans are "coated with a very thin layer
of a type of light, food grade plastic material approved by the
FDA." This prevents the highly corrosive contents from dissolving
the containers. The unanswered question is, what keeps them from
dissolving you?

~Cecil Adams, from The Straight Dope~

Eight Gifts

Eight Gifts
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Below are eight gifts that don't cost a cent to give.

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen.
No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response.
Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family
and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Funny pictures. Share articles, funny stories and funny
greetings. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and
may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
Helping elderly cross the road can be nice.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left
alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of
solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to
someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.


~Author Unknown~

TATERS

Taters
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Taters are a colloquial pronunciation of potatoes and thus
these are the local varieties of taters.

Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just
content to watch while others do the work.
~They are called "Spec Taters".


Some people never do anything to help,
but are gifted at finding fault with the way others do the work.
~They are called "Comment Taters".


Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do,
but don't want to soil their own hands.
~They are called "Dick Taters".


Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking
others to agree with them. It is too hot or too cold, too sour
or too sweet.
~They are called "Agie Taters".


There are those who say they will help, but somehow just never
get around to actually doing the promised help.
~They are called "Hezzie Taters".


Some people can put up a front and pretend to be someone they
are not.
~They are called "Emma Taters".


Then there are those who love others and do what they say they
will. They are always prepared to stop whatever they are doing
and lend a helping hand. They bring real sunshine into the lives
of others.
~They are called "Sweet Taters".

If I Had My LIfe to LIve Over

If I Had My LIfe to LIve Over
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I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet
was stained and the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the "GOOD" living room and
worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a
fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble
about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a
summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before
it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried
about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television
and more while watching life.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending
the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for
the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was
practical, wouldn't show soil or was guaranteed to last a
lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have
cherished every moment realizing that the wonderment growing
inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a
miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said,
"Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more
"I love you" ...
more "I'm sorry"
... but mostly, given another shot at life,
I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it...
live it... and never give it back.

I would tell all my friends that I need and love and that my
life would be empty without them!

~by Erma Bombeck~