Good morning Phoenix! Sure happy it's Monday – not….
Trivia for Today:
On July 14, 1946, Dr. Spock's Common Sense Book of Baby & Child Care was published.
On July 14, 1946, Dr. Spock's Common Sense Book of Baby & Child Care was published.
Joke for Today:
An American businessman goes to Japan on a business trip. He hates Japanese food, so he asks the concierge at his hotel if there's any place where he can get a pizza.
The concierge tells him he will call for delivery to his room and takes his order.
Thirty minutes later, the delivery guy shows up. The businessman takes the pizza and starts sneezing uncontrollably.
He asks the delivery man, "What the heck did you put on this pizza?"
The delivery man bows deeply and says, "Just what you ordered -- pepper only."
An American businessman goes to Japan on a business trip. He hates Japanese food, so he asks the concierge at his hotel if there's any place where he can get a pizza.
The concierge tells him he will call for delivery to his room and takes his order.
Thirty minutes later, the delivery guy shows up. The businessman takes the pizza and starts sneezing uncontrollably.
He asks the delivery man, "What the heck did you put on this pizza?"
The delivery man bows deeply and says, "Just what you ordered -- pepper only."
Quote for Today:
Most people with low self-esteem have earned it. George Carlin
Most people with low self-esteem have earned it. George Carlin
Random Daily Factoid:
The praying mantis is the only insect that can turn its head.
The praying mantis is the only insect that can turn its head.
Daily Adrenaline Rush:
Disclaimer: Once again, these activities are NOT endorsed by Phoenix. If you choose to participate in them, do so at your own risk.
Disclaimer: Once again, these activities are NOT endorsed by Phoenix. If you choose to participate in them, do so at your own risk.
Running of the Bulls in Pamplona: Talk about an adrenaline rush! The origin of this event comes from the need to transport the bulls from the off-site corrals where they had spent the night, to the bullring where they would be killed in the evening. Youngsters would jump among them to show off their bravado. In Pamplona and other places, the six bulls in the event are still those that will feature in the afternoon bullfight of the same day. Spanish tradition says the true origin of the run began in northeastern Spain during the early 14th century.
It is the highest profile event of the San Fermin festival, which is held every year from July 6–14. The first bull running is on July 7, followed by one on each of the following mornings of the festival, beginning every day at 8 am. Among the rules to take part in the event are that participants must be at least 18 years old, run in the same direction as the bulls, not incite the bulls, and not be under the influence of alcohol.
It is the highest profile event of the San Fermin festival, which is held every year from July 6–14. The first bull running is on July 7, followed by one on each of the following mornings of the festival, beginning every day at 8 am. Among the rules to take part in the event are that participants must be at least 18 years old, run in the same direction as the bulls, not incite the bulls, and not be under the influence of alcohol.
A first rocket is set off at 8 a.m. to alert the runners that the corral gate is open. A second rocket signals that all six bulls have been released. The third and fourth rockets are signals that all of the herd has entered the bullring and its corral respectively, marking the end of the event. The average duration between the first rocket and the end of the run is four minutes.
The herd is composed of the six bulls to be fought in the afternoon, six steers (castrated bulls) that run with the bulls, and three more steers that leave the corral two minutes later. The function of the oxen is to guide the herd. The average speed of the herd is 15 mph.
The length of the run is 903 yards. It goes through four streets of the old part of the city (Santo Domingo, Town Hall Square, Mercaderes and Estafeta) and a section called Telefónica before entering into the bullring. The fastest part of the route is up Santo Domingo and across the Town Hall Square, but in the past the bulls often became separated at the entrance to Estafeta Street as they slowed down. One or more would slip going into the turn at Estafeta, but, with the use of the new anti-slip surfacing, most of the bulls negotiate the turn onto Estafeta and are often ahead of the steers. This has resulted in a quicker run.
Every year, between 200 and 300 people are injured during the run although most injuries are contusions due to falls and are not serious. Not all of the injuries require taking the patients to the hospital: in 2013 50 people were taken by ambulance to Pamplona's hospital, with this number nearly doubling that of 2012. Since record keeping began in 1910, 15 people have been killed - most of them due to being gored.
Every year, between 200 and 300 people are injured during the run although most injuries are contusions due to falls and are not serious. Not all of the injuries require taking the patients to the hospital: in 2013 50 people were taken by ambulance to Pamplona's hospital, with this number nearly doubling that of 2012. Since record keeping began in 1910, 15 people have been killed - most of them due to being gored.
Sorry this one is so long today! Thanks for reading! Brock
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