worldstoriesinpictures: September 2008

The question is, What does a 145kilogram woman look like?

Now, before you look at her pictures, get a mental image of what you think a woman who weighs 145 looks like....

Got it?

Ready?

Then scroll down.

Not what you were expecting, was it??!!

The tallest and biggest woman in the world lives in Holland .

She is 7'4" and weighs 145 kilogram

What a relief! Now we ALL know we aren't overweight, just too short

CHINESE MAN TAKING A LOAN...

A Chinese man walks into a bank in New York City and asks for
the loan officer. He tells the loan officer that he is going
to China on business for two weeks and needs to borrow
$5,000. The bank officer tells him that the bank will need
some form of security for the loan, so the Chinese man hands
over the keys to a new Ferrari parked on the street in front
of the bank. He produces the title and everything checks out.
The loan officer agrees to accept the car as collateral for
the loan. The bank's president and its officers all enjoy a
good laugh at the Chinese for using a $250,000 Ferrari as
collateral against a $5,000 loan. An employee of the bank
then drives the Ferrari into the bank's underground garage
and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the Chinese returns, repays the $5,000 and
the interest, which comes to $15.41. The loan officer says,
"Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this
transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little
puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found
that you are a multi-millionaire. What puzzles us is, why
would you bother to borrow $5,000?" The Chinese replies:
"Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks
for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when I return?"

Ah you see, the mind of the Chinese...

DRIVE CAREFULLY !!!!

TAKE A BREAK-ENJOY THIS JOKE !!

An American, a Japanese, and Ah Seng were sitting naked in the
sauna.

Suddenly there was a beeping sound. The American pressed his
forearm and the beeping stopped. The others looked at him questioningly.
"That's my pager," he said, "I have a microchip under the skin of
my arm."

A few minutes later a phone rang. The Japanese lifted his palm to his ear. When he finished he
explained, "That's my mobile phone.I have a microchip in my hand.

Ah Seng felt low-tech and inferior. He didn't know what to do to be as
impressive as the American & the Japanese. He decided to take a
break in the toilet. When he returned, he didn't realize that there was a
piece of toilet paper got stuck and hanging from his ass.

The others raised their eyebrows and said, "Wow! What's that?"

Instead of being embarrassed, inspiration struck his mind. Ah Seng
explained, "I'm getting a FAX."

BEFORE AND AFTER.....

Before marriage....

He: Yes. At last. It was so hard to wait.

She: Do you want me to leave?

He: No! Don't even think about it.

She: Do you love me?

He: Of course! Over and over!

She: Have you ever cheated on me?

He: No! Why are you even asking?

She: Will you kiss me?

He: Every chance I get.

She: Will you hit me?

He: Are you crazy! I'm not that kind of person!

She: Can I trust you?

He: Yes.

She: Darling!

After marriage....

Simply read from bottom to top.

IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA !!

Only in India

BANANAS, VERY COOL

Now you know why we have to eat BANANAS!!!!!!

It's still a very interesting read about bananas ; if you are not yet a banana addict, please read on, this might change your impression about the good banana! I love bananas now!

Enjoy

BANANAS
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose c ombined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and g enerally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of cur ing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example , pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!

I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !