11 ft 8 inches but they didn't believe it

You have doubtless seen measurement warnings on low bridges and overpasses.

And, when you are in a car, SUV, 'smart car' or other similar vehicle, you probably ignore them.

But taller vehicles such as mobile homes or trucks really should pay attention.

Why?

Because these signs really mean what they say.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the sign is ignored?

Well, watch folks in trucks and other tall vehicles try and fail in this  2 min 48 seconds video.

Bottom line: Heed the warnings or you will be sorry.  

Also be sure to take out insurance on your rental truck.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Christian Yoga?

We are still early in the new year and that means that many folks are probably still doing their diets, exercising at the health club, and otherwise keeping their New Years Resolutions.

And, some have probably already abandoned such efforts.

Among the 'exercises' that many people, even Christians, have taken up either as a New Year's Resolution or just because they want to is Yoga.

I have had discussions with several Christians about Yoga and they all try to say that it is 'just another form of exercise.'

But is it?  

This article will help answer that question.

 HERE'S THE LINK

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Today is President's day

This day originally was observed in celebration of the Birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States and was called, obviously, Washington's Birthday.

As time passed and more and more Presidents were elected, this day was finally changed to "President's Day".

Under this new name of President's day, it is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year.

To read more about Washington’s Birthday and how it came to be, as chronicled by the National Archives, HERE’S THE LINK.

And if you would like to read Wikipedia’s ‘take’ on this day, HERE’S THE LINK

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How Long did it take to deposit the Geologic Strata?

That is the title of this very interesting article from ICR.

You have been told repeatedly by the new educational system, by tv shows, movies, news reports, and more

that the strata seen all over the earth took millions and millions of years to build up.

But is that correct?

Did the layers you see in road cuts, areas of erosion, in the Grand Canyon, etc. really take millions of years to form?

Or could they have formed more rapidily?

And, if more rapidly, then how fast?

This short article has a very interesting answer.   HERE'S THE LINK

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More about Malachy's prophecy of the Final Pope

Yes, it is true, the DIT of Tuesday Feb 12 was also on this topic.

And, no one knows whether Malachy's prophecy is 'true'.

Only prophecies in the Bible are always 100% correct.

Many people have made prophecies about various things for millennia. Sometimes they are correct and more often they are not.

So keep that thought in mind while evaluating Malachy's prophecy.

Now, with that said by way of a caveat  ---

--- a video link  found by a friend of DIT was sent to us that you will surely find interesting.

It is a fascinating 5 minute 30 second video, HERE'S THE LINK

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Moonrise

 A friend of DIT found this link.

What is it?

Well, as noted in the title, it really is a moonrise.

Where?  In New Zealand.

It looks a lot like a big beautiful Harvest moon but seen better in this brief video because in our area trees are usually in the way.

Anyway, I think you will find this fascinating though the person who sent it said it is a lot like "watching paint dry".

But, it is much much better than that.  

See for yourself.  HERE'S THE LINK

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Today is Valentine's Day

Yes, today is Valentine’s day ! 

In America, many folks celebrate this day with Cards, Flowers (Roses, Bouquets, etc.), Chocolates, Jewelry, and even proposals of Marriage.

But, believe it or not, this is not just an American Holiday. 

In Finland, for example, it is known as “Friend’s Day” and in Guatemala it is known as “Day of Love and Friendship.”

The origin of Valentine’s Day is somewhat shrouded in mystery but there are several ‘theories’. 

To read Wikipedia's 'take' on it, HERE'S THE LINK

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The New Ten Commandments?

Recently a friend of DIT had the opportunity to visit a Middle School in East Tennessee.

While there he noticed that there were no 10 Commandments posted anywhere in the school as they used to be when we were 'growing up'.

But, instead, there was a large sign which might be the "New" 10 Commandments.

It was so interesting that he took this picture and emailed it to us.

We though you would also be interested in seeing the "New" 10 Commandments.

HERE'S THE LINK

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St Malachy's Prophecy of the Popes

Doubtless you heard the news that the Pope is resigning !

This has only happened once before in history which is one amazing thing about this resignation.

But, another amazing thing (which may or may not be true) has to do with St. Malachy's "Prophecy of the Popes"?

If you have not heard of this prophecy, you need to be aware of it.

It seems that an Irish Catholic Priest named Malachy made a trip to Rome in about 1139 AD.

During that trip he had a vision in which he claims he was shown all the future Popes and Antipopes from the time of Pope Celestine II to the end.

He then, according to legend, recorded the vision in a list of 112 Latin phrases.

Interestingly and the reason for today's DIT is that, according to Malachi's vision, the next Pope, the one to be appointed because of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, will be the final Pope in the Prophecy of the Popes.

Hmmmm.

According to Malachy, the prophecy concerning the final Pope, translated from Latin to English, says:

In extreme persecution, the seat of the Holy Roman Church will be occupied by Peter the Roman, who will feed the sheep through many tribulations; when they are over, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the terrible or fearsome Judge will judge his people. The End.[xiii]...

There is, of course, much debate about all of this with many, including the Catholic Church, debunking the whole concept.

But, if Malachy is correct, then this is a momentous time in history.

To read the Wikipedia summary of the "Prophecy of the Popes", HERE'S THE LINK

And to read about Saint Malachy, HERE'S THE LINK

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What a Difference a Vowel Can make

Wycliffe Bible Translators is a ministry that translates the Bible into the native tongues of peoples and tribes that still do not have God's word in their own language.

According to the Wycliffe website, there are still approximately 350 million people in the world who do not have any Scripture in their language.

The Hdi tribe of Cameroon is one of those cultures without the Bible in their own language.

Translating the Bible into the "heart language" of the various tribes and peoples is not as easy as it might seem.

Why?

Well, because there are often cultural differences, traditions, practices, and other situations which interfere with adequately translating and transferring the meaning  the Bible intends.

A friend of DIT recently received correspondence from Wycliffe telling of one such instance where something as simple as a VOWEL made all the difference in enabling the Hdi people of Cameroon to understand God's love.

I think you will find this not only opened the windows of understanding to those people, but it will also give you a new dimension of understanding also.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Are Atheists and Agnostics Correct?

 Correct?  In what way? you ask.

Well, in this instance, in how they raise their children … without God.

An interesting article considers this concept of how holders of Atheistic and Agnostic 'beliefs' teach and train their children.

The article to which we are linking today was written to answer an article written by a Atheist mother who who says telling her children anything about God is "lying" to and "brainwashing" them.

Is this correct?

How should children be raised?  And why?

You will find this article discusses several important and thought provoking ideas.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Mardi Gras in Rio

The annual Mardi Gras, also known as the Brazilian Carnival, is  beginning in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mardi Gras is observed around the world but the one in Brazil is arguabiliy the most famous.

Indeed, Wikipedia states that 70% of the entire annual Brazilian tourist visits occur during this one event.

Folks who have been there during this time can certainly attest to the truth of that statistic since it is wall to wall people with crowds and traffic beyond belief.

There are parades with elaborate floats, loud pulsating music, dancing bands, the samba, and folks wearing fabulous costumes such as the one pictured here.

Since you might not be going to Mardi Gras in Brazil, we thought you would be interested in visiting it vicariously in a flyover.

In this flyover you will see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf mountain, and other sites.

HERE'S THE LINK

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Altar Building

 ICR has a wonderful Daily Devotional Booklet titled Days of Praise which we have mentioned previously and highly recommend.If you don't already receive it, you should sign up for it. 

The link today will take you to one of the Devotionals.

We thought it especially applicable considering the many problems (old word now replaced by 'challenges' ) that folks, families, and Churches are facing today.

What is it? you ask.

Well, bottom line: it is referring to proper worship and total submission to God.

This short, succinct, and thought provoking article will expand upon and explain.  HERE'S THE LINK

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Skywarn Weather Spotters

It is that time of the year again when, in many parts of the country, the weather turns severe.

Some folks have blizzards and ice storms.

Others have tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more.

Most folks turn to their TVs or NOAA weather radios to find out what the impending weather might be.

But, where do the TV stations, the Weather Channel, and NOAA get some of their information?

Much is the result of the expertise of their professional weather service folks.

But, much information is also provided to those folks by the Skywarn Spotters.

Skywarn Spotters?  What is that?

Well, it is a volunteer program of about 290,000 'normal folks' who have been trained to be severe weather spotters.

They can be found in almost every community and provide live, on site, instant information to NOAA about the weather conditions in their area.

This information, when combined with the radar reports and expertise of the professional Weather Folks, enables people to get the most up to date information about the weather in a specific area.

You might want to become a spotter.  It is easy.  

There are Free training classes which will enable you to become a trained spotter.

You do not have to have any particular degrees or other qualifiations.  All you need is an interest in the weather and what it is doing.

This is the time of the year when those classes begin.

For example, there is one this evening in Chattanooga TN at the Red Cross Building.  It begins at 6 PM and will last a couple of hours.

During that time, in that class or in one near you, you will learn the basics and how to's of being a Spotter.

To find a class in your area, HERE'S THE LINK

To read more about Spotters, what they do, what they learn in Training, and more, go to the National Weather Service Skywarn Home page. HERE'S THE LINK

For the National Skywarn Home page, HERE'S THE LINK

And finally, to read some of the Storm Spotter Guides, and they are verrrrry interesting and helpful whether you are a trained 'Spotter' or not,  HERE'S THE LINK

Bottom Line: Seriously consider becoming a Skywarn Weather Spotter.  It is  very rewarding and can help save lives.

Christopher's Story

Many of you have asked about Baby Christopher, the little kiddo with the heart and renal transplants, and how he is doing.

And we have posted several answers to those questions on DIT.

But, perhaps the most touching answer was recently made and posted on YouTube by Christopher's brother, "Little George".

Though the production looks like a pro did it, it was done by a 11 year old kid and a  program on the family iPad.

I think you will find that 'Little George' has done an amazing and awesome job of telling how his brother, Christopher, is doing.

And "Little George" is, imho, a young creative genius himself. 

HERE'S THE LINK

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Singing Bird Pistols

Have you heard about the Singing Bird Pistols?

Well, neither had we.

But, these very interesting items exist and a pair recently sold at a Christies's Auction  for 

are you sitting down?

$5.8 MILLION dollars !!

Yes! Tis true. 

They were sold at Christie’s in Hong Kong on May 30, 2011 for 5.8 million U.S. dollars.

This is definitely a DIT (Daily Interesting Thing) if I do say so.  And thanks to the DIT friend who found this link for us.  Wow.

So, want to see these Singing Bird Pistols? 

Then, HERE'S THE LINK

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"What's the Best 'Proof' of Creation?"

That is the title of this short but very interesting video by Ken Ham.

It is 3 minutes 37 seconds in length.

You will definitely want to watch this and share it with others.

HERE'S THE LINK

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