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January '09
Jun. 6th, 2009 09:33 pmJanuary '09: 18 - 24
January 18;
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During the 1800's, leeches were used as a tool for blood clotting. Leeches were so popular for this use that they became an endangered species.
January 19;
 | Title: At Grave's End Author: Jeaniene Frost Rating:  Goal: 03/60 (5% Complete) Pages: 352 Genre: Paranormal Romance/Fantasy About: Some things won't stay buried . . . at grave's end It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield's life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she's successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat's worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover's finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger. As if that wasn't enough, a woman from Bones's past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat's about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she's learned as a special agent won't help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself - and Bones - from a fate worse than the grave. My Thoughts: I love this series. This is probably my least favorite of the three currently out so far however. |
 | TV Show: The Mentalist Episode: 1.12 - Red Rum Goal: 019/400 (4.75% Complete) About: When Cody Elkins, a high school football star, is found murdered, all trails point to the local witch, as her motive could be revenge for Cody stealing, torturing and killing her cat. When the CBI goes to investigate, she admits to having put a killing spell on Cody, but Jane still shows skepticism. Quote: "Unfortunately it seems that one of your friends helped your magic along with a blunt instrument. In which case, you're as unmagically guilty as they are." -Teresa Lisbon |
Rats can survive up to 14 days without any food.
January 20;
 | TV Show: The Mentalist Episode: 1.13 - Paint-it-Red Goal: 020/400 (5% Complete) About: A business tycoon's son-in-law is found dead near where a $50 million painting once hung in his father-in-law's office. Jane and the CBI try to find out how he might have been involved and who else is responsible. Quote: "Let me put it another way. Lend it to me, or Agent Van Pelt here will take you and the painting back to Sacramento and keep you there and ask you mind-numbing questions for hours on end." -Patrick Jane |
A sheep, a duck and a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon.
January 21;
 | TV Show: Leverage Episode: 1.08 - The Mile High Job Goal: 021/400 (5.25% Complete) About: The Leverage team attempt to avenge the death of a young girl, who was killed by a conglomerate's toxic fertilizer, and whose CEO will go to any lengths to protect his company's interests. Quote: "When I knock people out they tend to stay knocked out." -Eliot |
Every single hamster in the United States today comes from a single litter captured in Syria in 1930.
January 22;
 | TV Show: Bones Episode: 4.12 - Double Trouble in the Panhandle Goal: 022/400 (5.5% Complete) About: The death of female conjoined twins who worked in the circus is investigated. The investigation leads Brennan and Booth to go undercover as a Canadian knife-throwing act, and also causes Booth to come face-to-face with a clown. Quote: "Boris and Natasha, and their Russian knives of death. Guess we all got it in us, huh? The desire to run off and join the circus." -Booth |
 | TV Show: Burn Notice Episode: 2.10 - Do No Harm Goal: 023/400 (5.75% Complete) About: Michael prevents a man from committing suicide, whose son suffers from a heart condition. He had lost his savings in a scam after investing in a "miracle drug" for his son, so Michael decides to get him his money back. Meanwhile, he has to deal with an explosion at his place and his brother in jail. Quote: "Securing a room isn't about walls. A determined captive can kick through plasterboard, but he can't bite through steel bars or pry out screws with his fingers. Though it might be fun to watch him try." -Michael |
An owl has three eyelids.
January 23;
 | TV Show: Psych Episode: 3.12 - Earth, Wind and… Wait for It Goal: 024/400 (6% Complete) About: Partnered with an arson inspector named Morgan, Shawn and Gus attempt to bring an arsonist to justice before he or she can strike again. Quote: "I warned you Shawn, firefighters are trouble. I did everything in my power to keep you off the pole!" -Henry |
 | TV Show: Bones Episode: 4.13 - Fire in the Ice Goal: 025/400 (6.25% Complete) About: When a volunteer fireman is murdered at an ice rink, Booth and Brennan begin the investigation, but Booth must recuse himself due to a conflict of interest. When details come to light, Booth becomes a suspect in the homicide. Quote: "Bones, what are you doing in the ice?" -Booth "Well I get nervous when you fall down and don't get up." -Bones |
The heart of an adult giraffe weighs on average 26 pounds.
January 24;
 | TV Show: CSI: NY Episode: 5.13 - Rush To Judgment Goal: 026/400 (6.5% Complete) About: Mac and his team investigate when a tough but successful wrestling coach's body is found in pieces all over New York. To make matters worse, during Flack's interrogation of one of the wrestlers, the suspect ends up dead. Quote: "Private salsa lessons. Is that what they call it these days?" -Mac |
People once thought hippos sweat blood. They thought this because when the hippo comes out of the water it sweats an oily substance that is blood colored. This substance protects their hide.
