Little Known Facts

Since 1939, when the NHL moved to a Best of 7 format for the Stanley Cup Finals, the team that has won Game 1, went on to win the title 54 times.

The Top 5 Banks in Canada collectively made over $5 billion in profits in the 2nd quarter.  This fell short of forecasts apparently.

Rafael Nadal was given a watch to wear at the French Open.  It was crafted by the watchmaker Richard Mille.  It's price tag?  $500,000

So... What can $500,00 buy you?  Well, this or this or this or try to live here or 30ish of these or this

The 2010 World Cup (Soccer) is taking place this month in South Africa.  This event takes place every 4 years.  In 2006 games were televised in over 214 countries.  Total viewing audience was 26 billion+ people over the course of the tournament.  With an estimated 607.9 million people watching the final match between Italy and France.  And I thought they had a marketing problem calling it "soccer" and "football."  Check out the facts here.

The latest Barna Group stats on charitable giving. 

Number of times this past weekend I was asked if I was a cyclist because of the lack of hair on the bottom of my legs - 2.