Mythbusters: Redheads

Myth # 1: Redheads Don't Turn Grey
True: Grey hair is caused by the build up of hydrogen peroxide in our hair follicles. When this happens melanin, the natural pigment in our hair, is blocked from the follicles and over time our natural hair color starts to fade (Science Daily, 2009). Redheads however, don't get Grey hair as they age, they instead get white hair. Over time redheads will loose all the pigment in their hair, turning it white. Grey hair means partial loss of pigment, white hair means total loss of pigment (Redhead Myths, 2008).

Myth # 2: Redheads are Harder to Sedate Than Other Patients
True: Redheads have more of the MC1R gene, a key protein used to determine hair and skin color. After scientific studies it has been speculated that this gene effects neurological hormones or enzymes. Making it so that redheaded people need twenty to thirty percent more anesthetic to receive the same amount of sedation as other patients (Red Hot Redheads, 2009).

Myth # 3: Redheads Have Fiery Tempers
False: This stereotype is completely false. Yes, it's true that some redheads do have bad tempers, but some don't. It is just like saying blonde's are incredibly dumb and brunette's don't have as much fun. You have to base it on your instincts and judge each person separately

Redhead Spotlight: Lucille Ball

Lucile Ball with her trademark red hair was best known for her staring role on the sitcom "I Love Lucy." Her character, Lucy Ricardo, was loud and spunky, one who always seemed to place herself in the spotlight. But with her tremendous talent, the spotlight seemed agree with her. She was the first woman allowed to act out the birth of her son on television and from there she continued expanding her career. "I Love Lucy" was on the air for nine year and after the show came to an end she stared in "The Lucy Show" and "Here's Lucy", which were also very popular sitcoms.
Throughout here career Lucy was presented with many awards. In 1987 she was given the Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy. She was also nominated for six Oscars and won four Emmys, just to name a few. No award however, could accurately portray her timeless talent.
Lucille Ball is a comedic legend who's feisty attitude will never be forgotten.

5 fantastic blogs I like

Fantastic Blog #1 http://www.bestweekever.tv/
This blog is a collection of music, TV, movie and entertainment stories that gets updated on a week to week basis. I really enjoy this blog because it is like reading a pop culture newspaper that can accessed at any time. It is full of funny and interesting stories told in many different and hilarious perspectives.

Fantastic Blog #2 http://phrecklesphotography.com/blog/
I love this blog because it shows many variations of child photography. From newborns to senior pictures, candid photos to posed it has everything. As an aspiring child photographer it gives me the opportunity to study and learn techniques from the professionals.

Fantastic Blog #3 http://postsecret.blogspot.com/
Postsecret is a blog were people send in their most horrifying, embarrassing, sad or funny secrets. I really like this blog because it provides a way for people to talk to people and gain support without having to talk to anyone at all.

Fantastic Blog #4 http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/series/1000novels
I am a major bookworm so this blog is a great way for me to finds books to read. It has everything from science fiction to drama and the descriptions of the books helps me find exactly what I am in the mood for.

Fantastic Blog #5 http://storyoffaith.blogspot.com/
This blog shares inspiration stores about faith, hope, love and joy through e-mails and articles. I like this blog because it shows the positive side of people and is not full of all the negativity that we see on a day to day basis.