Why Is It Called The Piggy Bank

Why Is It Called The Piggy Bank Did you ever wonder why it the piggy bank? Squirrels store nuts – so why not the Squirrel bank? Camels store water – it should be a Camel bank! Pigs don't save, story, or bury anything –then why the piggy bank?? In actual, it has nothing to do with pigs. In the Middle Ages, metal was expensive, and people did not use it much for ordinary household items. Instead, a common clay, known as pygg was used for crockery and other indoor purposes. Housewives would make pygg jars, and whenever they had a coin to spare, it would be dropped into one of these jars, which they called their pygg banks. As metal became cheaper, the clay pygg went out of ordinary usage. Centuries later, when pottery came back into daily usage, the potters made banks shaped like the pig when requested to make pygg banks. Of course they appealed much more to the kids and their mommies – and we became stuck with the "piggy banks".

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60 Uses Of Salt (Namak)

60 Uses Of Salt (Namak) Although you may not realize it, simple table salt has a great number of uses other than simply seasoning your food. The following list will give you sixty uses of salt, many of which you probably didn't realize: 1. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing. 2. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away. 3. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier. 4. Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring. 5. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.. 6. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float. 7. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way. 8. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier. 9. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up. 10. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick. 11. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer. 12. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot. 13. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl. 14. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily. 15. Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will last longer. 16. Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour 17. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life. 18. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain. 19. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface. 20. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster. 21. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys. 22. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make a stiff putty. 23. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water. 24. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle. 25. Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher. 26. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn. 27. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt. 28. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage. 29. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for awhile. 30. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea. ? 31. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples. 32. Soak your clothes line in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing. 33. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing. 34. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water. 35. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty. 36. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains. 37. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt. 38. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added. 39. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor. 40. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.. 41. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added. 42. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth. 43. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean. 44. Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.. 45. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt. 46. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs. 47. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly. 48. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor. 49. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.. 50. Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched. 51. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator. 52. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later. 53. Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon. 54. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa. 55. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol. 56. Salt and lemon juice? Removes mildew. 57. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing. 58. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a better look. 59. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water. 60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.

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AVOID EATING CHICKEN BONES !

AVOID EATING DEADLY CHICKEN BONES ! PLEASE IF YOU DECIDE TO DIE, DIE OF ANYTHING BUT IGNORANCE. STOP CHEWING CHICKEN BONES BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE POISON LIES IN THE BONE MARROW. Chicken wings - Its Dangerous Avoid eating chicken wings frequently - ladies, especially; a true story...!A woman recently had a growth in her womb and she underwent an operation to remove the…. The cyst removed was filled with dark colored blood. She thought that she would recover after the surgery but! She was terribly wrong. A relapse occurred just a few months later. Distressed, she rushed down to her gynecologist for a consultation. During her consultation, her doctor asked her a question that puzzled her. He asked if she was a frequent consumer of chicken wings and she replied yes wondering as to how he knew of her eating habits. You see, the truth is in this modern day and age; chickens are injected with steroids to accelerate their growth so that the needs of this society can be met. Chickens that are injected with steroids are usually given the shot at the neck or the wings. Therefore, it is in these places that the highest concentration of steroids exists. These steroids have terrifying effects on the body as it accelerates growth.. It has an even more dangerous effect in the presence of female hormones, this leads to women being more prone to the growth of a cyst in the womb. Therefore, I advise the people out there to watch their diets and to lower their frequency of consuming chicken wings!

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Mystics of the Church: The Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mystics of the Church: The Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The Miraculous Medal By: Jim Dunning (This article was originally published in "Irelands Own" magazine. The webmaster would like to ...

Easy ways to cure acidity

Easy ways to cure acidity We've all suffered from it at some point or the other. We share tips to cure acidity ... Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods. Here are some home remedies to cure acidity... - Skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for herbal tea instead. - Have a glass of lukewarm water everyday. - Include banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet. Watermelon juice is great for curing acidity. - Nariyal paani is known to soothe the system if you suffer from acidity. - Drink a glass of milk - everyday. - Have your last meal at least two to three hours before you hit the sack. - Keeping long intervals between meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals. - Try to avoid pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc. - Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals. - Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective remedy. - Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity. - Excessive smoking and drinking will increase acidity, so cut down. - Try chewing gum. The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus, easing symptoms of heartburn. - Ginger aids in digestion. Either buy powdered ginger in capsule forms or add the herb to your recipes. - A simple preparation of lemon water with sugar can be sipped on an hour before lunch to reduce uneasiness. - Have vegetables like drumsticks, beans, pumpkin, cabbage, carrot and spring onions.

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The Best Body Hacks You Should Know About

The Best Body Hacks You Should Know About Get rid of an itch in your throat by scratching your ear. When the nerves in the ear get stimulated, they create a reflex in the throat that causes a muscle spasm, which cures the itch. "When the nerves in the ear are stimulated, it creates a reflex in the throat that can cause a muscle spasm."says Scott Schaffer, M.D., president of an ear, nose, and throat specialty center in Gibbsboro, New Jersey Trouble hearing someone at a party or on the phone, use your right ear. Your right ear is better at picking up rapid speech. But, the left is better at picking up music tones. Next time the doctor's going to give you an injection, cough as the needle is going in. Studies have found that people who coughed ­during intravenous injections suffered less pain than those who did not. According to the British Medical ­Journal, the act of coughing causes a sudden, temporary rise in pressure in the chest, inhibiting the pain-conducting work of the spinal cord — leading to pain-free injections. Want to know how to relieve a stuffed nose or sinus pressure? "Clear a stuffed nose or relieve sinus pressure by pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth then pressing a finger between your eyebrows" says Lisa DeStefano, D.O., an assistant professor at the Michigan State University college of osteopathic medicine. This causes the vomer bone to rock, which loosens your congestion and clears you up. After 20 seconds, you'll feel your sinuses start to drain. Acid Reflux? If you ate a big meal and you're feeling full as you go to sleep, lay on your left side. That'll keep you from suffering from acid reflux it keeps your stomach lower than your oesophagus which will help keep stomach acid from sliding up your throat. Studies have shown that patients who sleep on their left sides are less likely to suffer from acid reflux. The oesophagus and stomach connect at an angle. When you sleep on your right, the stomach is higher than the oesophagus allowing food and stomach acid to slide up your throat. When you're on your left, the stomach is lower than the oesophagus so gravity's in your favour. Remember, it is not advisable for you to go to bed immediately after eating. Wait for 2 to 3 hours. Bad Toothache? You can stop a toothache by rubbing ice on the back of your hand, on the webbed area between your thumb and index finger. You can relieve a toothache by rubbing the back of your hand between thumb and index finger (the V zone where the bones of the two fingers meet) with an ice cube. Rub the hand on the side of the body where the toothache is located. Researchers at McGill University (Canada) have shown that pain intensity can roughly be halved by numbing the hand in this manner for about seven minutes (with the effect assumed to likely be due to the interruption of pain impulses travelling to the brain). The research done involved a small sample size: 22 men and 14 women. Burned your finger? When you accidentally singe your finger on the stove, clean the skin and apply light pressure with the finger pads of your unmarred hand. Ice will relieve your pain more quickly.

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