TRIVIA TODAY - Monday, March 12, 2012

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Yesterday was my good friend Stacy's baby shower. She is expecting a baby boy with her husband Steve (editor of the Daily Groaner newsletter) in May, and I couldn't be happier for both of them. I loved seeing all the adorable stuff they got for their baby on the way. It's all just so cute and tiny!

This is why I have a hard time shopping for baby showers. All the stuff is so flipping cute that I just want to buy everything in the store. I find that I have to reign myself in before I spend way more than what's in my budget.

Between my friend Janet's newborn who arrived in January, and Stacy's on the way in May, it's making me want a little one for myself! But, not that much. Right now I am content with being an "auntie" and taking on babysitting duties whenever possible!

Enjoy!
Melissa

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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "The older I grow the more earnestly I feel that the few joys of childhood are the best that life has to give."

HINT: (1873-1945), American novelist who portrayed the changing world of the contemporary south.


RANDOM TIDBITS
A 2001 Swedish study revealed that males whose mothers had additional scans later in pregnancy had a 30 percent chance of being left-handed, compared to overall odds of 11 percent.

Babies are born with what is called a "stepping reflex." An infant held upright with his or her feet on a flat surface will automatically place one foot in front of the other as if trying to walk. This reflex disappears by about four months of age.

Scientists have identified certain characteristics that contribute to "cuteness": large, bright, forward-facing eyes; a large round head; and chubby cheeks. Some anthropologists believe that human babies developed these "cute cues" as a survival mechanism, compelling mothers to hold and nurture them.

At three months old, a baby has usually learned to recognize facial features. The baby can identify parents by their eyes and nose and overall shape of their face.

Modern research has shown that babies may smile earlier than six weeks as a response to physical comfort. The brain stem, which doesn't respond to external stimuli, triggers the reaction.

Part of the reason that infant car seats are designed to face backwards is that a baby's neck muscles aren't strong enough to support the head for about the first year of life. By facing away from the direction of travel, the baby's head is prevented from abruptly jerking forward in the event of a collision.


VIDEO CLIP
Break Dancing Baby
This toddler's break dancing moves are quite remarkable. They take place on his own dance floor and include several costume changes. I wonder where this little guy learned some of this stuff.

Watch It Now: Break Dancing Baby


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A blue house is made of blue bricks.
A yellow house is made of yellow bricks.
A red house is made of red bricks.
An orange house is made of orange bricks.
What would a green house be made of?

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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "The older I grow the more earnestly I feel that the few joys of childhood are the best that life has to give."

ANSWER: Ellen Glasgow.

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