James Brown

AN AMAZING FACT:  Kevlar is a synthetic fiber developed in 1965 and was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a substitute for steel racing tires. It has a high tensile strength-to-weight ratio, making it five times stronger than steel. It is used for making a variety of items such as canoes, racing sails, and…

AN AMAZING FACT:  Brides wear white to symbolize their innocence and purity. White reflects light and is a popular color in decorating and fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep free from stains than other colors.   What’s your favorite color? Some…

AN AMAZING FACT:  Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today, but about 2,000 of those languages have fewer than 1,000 speakers.   Until after the global flood, everyone on earth spoke the same language. In order to stick together, some of Noah’s descendants conspired to build a great city with a sky-high tower. But…

AN AMAZING FACT:  Ten million soldiers died in World War I, along with eight million military horses.   Historians believe that horses have been used in warfare since as far back as 5,000 years ago. Along the way, their utility has increased with the creation of the saddle, stirrup, horse collar, harness, and chariot. Some were…

AN AMAZING FACT:  According to recent polls, over the past 50 years, Americans have been rather consistent in their belief of the six-day Creation as found in the book of Genesis. A little less than 50 percent still believe the Bible’s account happened as written. Others believe that micro-evolution is the sole cause of all life…

AN AMAZING FACT:  The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City stood as the tallest buildings in New York City for 28 years, from their opening in 1973 to their destruction in the terrorist attack of 2001. The Twin Towers were the iconic part of a seven-building complex. None of the seven…

AN AMAZING FACT:  Women have more pain receptors in their skin than men. Scientists have also discovered that women have more nerve receptors overall than men. For example, a woman has 34 nerve fibers per square centimeter on their face, whereas men have an average of 17. Of course, then there is the big debate on…

AN AMAZING FACT:  It is not true that one mile of every five miles of the U.S. Interstate highway system must be straight enough to allow planes to land on it. This is an urban legend.   Interstate highways in the United States are one of the blessings of living in this country. I’ve traveled (and…

AN AMAZING FACT:  One of the most feared rulers in Roman history was Nero, who was known to capture and burn Christians in his garden to provide a source of light.   Nero’s rule was known as one of tyranny and extravagance. Few historians have anything positive to say about his reign. He was Roman Emperor…

AN AMAZING FACT:  The total amount spent annually on Mother’s Day cards is $671 million. The total spent on flowers on Mother’s Day is $1.9 billion.   God made mothers with incredible love for their offspring. He pre-wired them with a natural desire to protect their children, even at the risk of their own lives. The…