1/24 part 2

By the Numbers: Music

100

• In this Beatles song, they talk about an expression meaning to work too much, to overwork, or to have little to no free time. The title refers to an actual chauffeur who said he worked this many days.

8 Days a week 

200

"The proclaimers"’ released a song in 1988 singing about how far you will walk for a woman’s love. How far is that to fall down at her door

500 miles 

300

• This song by Christina Perri tells of a person’s doubts to love, but finally he is sure after seeing his partner. Their love is based on faith and trust that has existed for this long.

1000 

400

• The famous Broadway Rent features a song, Seasons of Love talking about how to measure a year by minutes. How many did they say measure a year in the life?

525,600

500

• Originally written by a poet and children’s author, who was known for his dark sense of humor, Johnny cash sang this song about a guy who is on death row waiting to be executed. The song is counting down how much time before he meets his doom, starting with the title of the song.

25 minutes to go 

Disney Princesses in Therapy

100

• In psychology we call it Stockholm syndrome, a phenomenon that occurs when hostages develop positive feelings for their captors. This princess fell in love with hers, wandered around the castle and even talked to the dinnerware.

Belle 

200

• This princess has an intense fear of abandonment, emotional instability and impulsive behavior. A lifetime of isolation will not be solved by a drastic haircut.

Rapunzel 

300

• Diagnosis: Split personality and some PTSD. This princess faced the horrors of war and the pressure of concealing her true identity.

Mulan 

400

• This princess if going through a journey of self-discovery and her internal battle with fulfilling her responsibilities may indicate symptoms of depression. She struggles throughout the film with the question “Who am I”, which is a question we ask ourselves when we feel sad, lose interest and lack motivation.

Moana 

500

• This princess is in pursuit of her dream and worked really hard to make it a reality. The desire did not go away as she grew older but left no time for enjoyment or romance. With an opportunity to reach her dream even more, it backfires and takes her down a different path. Despite the high levels of stress and self-criticism, the princess learns that having fun is important and that everything she needed and wanted was right there. `

Tiana 

Odd laws in NJ

100

• It is illegal to permit any person who is not a service attendant, resulting in a fine up to 250 dollars. NJ stands as the only state in the nation to prohibit this action.

You can't pump your own gas 

200

• It is a disorderly person’s offense to sell these to anyone under the age of 18. This type of restraint secures a person’s wrists together, usually metal and consist of two parts linked together by a chain.

Handcuffs 

300

• In New Jersey, bicycles must be equipped with a bell or other audible device that can be heard at least 100 feet away. Having this device on a bike though is prohibited and may result in a fine. 

Siren or Whistle 

400

• In the city of Newark, it is illegal to sell this dessert after 6pm without a doctor’s note. Potential penalties for breaking this law include fines, and store owners may face consequences. Despite some places open after 6pm, some say this law is not enforced as much anymore.

Ice cream 

500

• In the city of Trenton, there is an ordinance law that bans locals from eating this on Sundays. Another part of the law is you aren’t allowed to throw bad ones into the street either. While this law might not be enforced as much today, it does make you think twice. These food items are usually preserved in a liquid, brine or marinade.

Pickles 

Least popular cereal Brands

100

This cereal by Kellogg's is made from wheat flakes and dried fruit, with their slogan there's two scoops of this in a package. This cereal was meant to be healthy but actually has a higher sugar content than most. The texture can be quite rough and sometimes feel scratchy when eating. 

Raisin Bran

200

Wake up, up, up to this cereal by Kellogg's features the Rooster as its mascot. This was the first cereal to ever contain a prize but even with that, it didn't reach popular heights. The dislike for this cereal goes to the ingredients being unhealthy and ultra-processed, especially containing high level of sugar. 

Corn Flakes 

300

Known as the Breakfast of Champions, this cereal from General Mills was once a top seller but its market share has severely decreased. In the 60's, this cereal accounted for almost 7 percent of all cereal sales in the US, but today its less than 1 percent. The only thing good about this cereal was their endorsements of athletes. 

Wheaties 

400

"Kid tested, Mother approved" is the slogan of a 70-year-old recipe cereal of whole grains. It was developed during the Great depression and was the first-ever puffed corn cereal. Known for its relatively boring looking box, this cereal never had a noteworthy mascot. Flavors like Berry and Honey were also introduced next to the original. 

Kix 

500

Voted the worst-tasting cereal to kids, this brand by Post was also targeting health-conscious individuals that wanted a cereal for breakfast. Despite its name, it doesn't actually contain those ingredients, as it is made from barley and wheat. This cereal helped fuel the US and its allies during World War II and was a featured item on the Andy Griffith Show. 

Grape Nuts

Drinks and Caffeine

100

According to the USDA, the average small portion of this contains about 63 milligrams of caffeine. It has a reputation of being a "jolt of energy" because the finely grounded coffee beans create a concentrated shot. 

Espresso 

200

Before the popularity of energy drinks rose, there were two brands that stood alone, Red Bull and this sugar drink known for its caffeine value and sweet taste. At 160mg per can, there are over 40 flavors of this brand. It may give you that temporary energy boost but will most like leave you feeling jittery or anxious. 

Monster Energy 

300

On average, a cup of this style of coffee contains around 200mg of caffeine per 16oz. This type of coffee is made by steeping coffee beans in room temperature water for 8-24 hours. It may be lower than hot coffee but is slightly higher than iced coffee. 

Cold Brew Coffee 

400

This caffeine boost offers a crash-free energy solution, with zero sugar, zero fat and only 4 calories. Having a shot of this is equivalent to 2 cups of coffee. If you don't like that bitter coffee taste or carbonated energy, this offers a quick solution to combat fatigue. 

5-hour energy 

500

Growing in popularity over the past few years, this healthy energy option is known to boost energy and helps burn calories. It's usually available in sparking or non-sparkling flavors or powder packets that can be dissolved in water. This differs from others as it contains ingredients like green tea extract and guarana seed, that help boost metabolism and energy levels. 

Celsius