Fact about the Tiananmen Square Massacre
The Tiananmen Square Massacre happened in China in June 1989.
Sadness May Encourage More Extravagance
A new study (2/08) suggests that sadness leads to shopping.
According to the study that will be published in the June 2008 number of Psychological Science, sadness leads to ego-centrist thinking. In other words, a sad person tends to transform into a shopaholic, willing to spend extra money on the same item than neutral-emotion people would buy for a lot less.
“It is the combination of sadness and self-focus that drives the effect, and it turns out that sadness leads to an increase in self-focus,” said Cynthia Cryder, co-author to the study, AFP quotes. “What we think is going on is that sad and self-focused people are feeling pretty bad about themselves and have a decreased valuation, and one way to do this is by acquiring material goods.”
Oh yeah, it also says this therapy does not work. If you’re sad and feel like shopping, don’t!
What is the altitude of the sun relative to Earth ?
The altitude of the sun varies throughout the year. On December 21st (sometimes the 22nd) the sun is 20 degrees above the horizon, it's lowest point of the year. On June 21st (sometimes the 20th) the sun is 65 degrees above the horizon, it's highest point of the year.
Do you know what days these are? They are the winter & summer solstice.
What is the Magna Carta?
The Magna Carta, sealed by England's King John at Runnymede on June 15, 1215, was a charter that limited the king's power and established that even the king was subject to the law.
How much penicillin was made for D-Day?
By the D-Day invasion in June 1944, US companies had produced about 2.3 million doses of penicillin to treat wounded Allied soldiers.
Who said "Tear down this wall"?
President Ronald Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall" in a speech in West Berlin on June 12, 1987.
When did the US switch to digital TV?
The US switched from analog to digital TV broadcasting on June 12, 2009.
When is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul?
Saints Peter and Paul share a feast day on June 29.
How does Lisbon celebrate Saint Anthony?
Lisbon celebrates Saint Anthony on June 13 with festivals and sardines.
When do Provence's lavender fields bloom?
The lavender fields of Provence, France, bloom in June and July.
When did the first iPhone come out?
Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, and it went on sale on June 29, 2007.
What is Goonies Day?
Astoria celebrates Goonies Day on June 7, the anniversary of the movie's release.