Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
What do you call a potential plan for nuclear retaliation against an attack? In Israel, it's called the "Samson Option," of course. (Source.)
If you've ever stayed in a hotel, you've probably seen a Bible tucked away in the nightstand. And we'll bet the Gideons International put it there. Their symbol is a lamp inside a pitcher, based on Gideon's story in Judges. (Source.)
Samson is the baddest commando in Judges, so it's no surprise that there's an anti-terrorist team in the Israeli Defense Force named after him: the Shimshon (modern Hebrew for Samson) Unit. (Source.)
Now, we know what you're thinking: Those names in Judges are so cool, but are they popular today? Here are some baby name stats from the USA in 2012: Delilah (172nd most popular girl name), Deborah (808), Yael (922); Gideon (412th most popular boy name), Samson (875). (Source.)
Do you love fun coincidences? So do we: In Jewish tradition, Ruth (of the Book of Ruth fame), a Moabitess, was the granddaughter of Eglon (the very fat Moabite king that Ehud assassinated). It's a small Biblical world after all! (Source.)