Shake It
It's true that sitting kills, but when doctors advised people to get more exercise, this isn't what they meant. Being shaken around like a martini isn't the same thing as going on a run, unfortunately.
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The More You Know
- During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
- Bloodhounds are great marathoners.
- After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
- The Japanese created a smoke alarm for those who can't hear, which pumps super-spicy wasabi mist into the air to alert them.