I was surrounded by French girls as I watched this year’s fireworks on the Sydney harbor and they were full of energy it made my experience worthwhile. I can’t help to wonder how the world is getting smaller and everyone and everything is effecting each other more than ever. I strongly believe a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. Everything repeats itself and we are part of a great dynamic cycle. And all we can do in this cycle is contribute positively so that what ever comes back will be positive as well. Have a blast. Happy New Year.

Here is a small list of facts compiled by BBC which we happened to learn in 2007

Adding milk to tea negates the health-giving effects of a hot brew.

Astronauts wear nappies during launch and re-entry.

Only about half of China’s population can speak the national language.

To be found attractive, women should sway their hips and men their shoulders.

Anti-Americanism began in Paris.

Dumbledore is gay.

The Australian town of Eucla has its own time zone.

Sleeping on the job is tolerated in Japanese work culture.

And…

Check out the the video below and be careful because someone’s listening