#5 and #6, this method is faster than the method commonly used in Japan, which is to dismantle the building piece-by-piece, due to tight quarters in urban environments, rather than the more dramatic explosive method of demolition familiar to viewers of the Discovery Channel.

#17, before she could walk, my baby's favorite activity was jumping up and down in her jolly jumper. Today, her favorite activity is dancing (even when I am not playing my banjo).

If you ever in San Jose, CA, be sure to visit the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. The Rosicrucian Park (site of their worldwide headquarters) is a beautiful/trippy setting and the museum's collection is quite impressive.

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/
http://www.rosicrucian.org/home.html

It looks like a geometry problem from a text book. Something about calculating the length of skirt required to ensure that passengers seated on the opposite side of the train cannot catch a glimpse of your panties.
Real-world examples are the best way to make math and science relevant to students!

As the tie lands in the front seat, the voiceover says, "and then the drama begins!"

That dance sequence comes from the 1970 TV special, "Raquel!" (I recently rented it from Netflix; the clip above is the best part of the whole show.)

Here is a synopsis:

Take a trip down memory lane with a pair of pop-culture icons as actress Raquel Welch welcomes singer Tom Jones to her splashy 1970 television special. Filmed around the world in exotic locations from Paris to Mexico, the show features guest appearances by legendary performers Bob Hope and John Wayne. More than just a pretty face, the multitalented Welch also sings, swings and jokes with the best of them!