The 21st Winter Olympics commences in Vancouver on 12th February. I can't ski, and I'm terrible at skating, but I do enjoy watching the events on television. If I've counted correctly, there are 21 different events for spectators to watch. Here's a list of the ones...
I've been reading non-fiction books about relationships again as a form of research. Without fail I come across interesting tidbits and germs of ideas for stories. Yesterday I was reading Hot Love - How To Get It by Tracey Cox, and she had an amusing list of some of...
During a recent evening walk, hubby and I were talking about bed bugs, which then led to other things that bite. Thirteen Things That Bite 1. Bed bugs 2. Fleas 3. Sandflies 4. Spiders 5. Snakes 6. Mosquitoes 7. Scorpions 8. Leeches 9. Ticks 10. Cats and Dogs 11. Sea...
I'm not sure where this list came from - it's been on my hard drive for a while. I obviously saved it to be a TT because there are exactly thirteen items. Thirteen Insults 1. I used to think that you were a pain in the neck. Now I have a much lower opinion of you. 2....
We've come a long way from the humble cave. These days buildings soar to heady heights, with different countries competing to have the tallest building. Here is a list of some of the world's largest buildings. Source: Architecture @ About.com Thirteen of the Tallest...
Christmas has been and the New Year is just over the horizon. Recently I read Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming’s Save which includes all sorts of tips to save money, time and the planet. I thought some of their tips relating to Christmas would make a good TT topic....
I've been watching the first season of Torchwood this month. It's the first time I've watched the show, and I've fallen in love with Captain Jack Harkness. He's such a fascinating, intriguing character. My favorite bookstore is having a 25% sale, starting on Boxing...
The Rocket Chemical company scientists invented WD-40 to help prevent rusting and corrosion in the aerospace industry. NASA used it for their rockets. According to the WD-40 website, the original formula was so good that it’s still in use today. These days the product...
This year I’ve watched Buffy, the Vampire Slayer for the first time, and with all the hype about Twilight and New Moon I decided to do a thirteen about vampires and vampire slayers. Thirteen Things I’ve Learned About Vampires and Vampire Slayers 1. Vampires are very...
