May 22, 1960: The largest recorded earthquake, magnitude 8.6 in Chile, created a tsunami that hit the Chilean coast within 15 minutes. The surge, up to 75 feet (25 meters) high, killed an estimated 1,500 people in Chile and Hawaii.
Dear Countin' Cal, Theoretically, about 3500 calories equals one pound of body weight. This means that you'd have to take in 3500 fewer calories than you usually do, over a period of time, to lose one pound. Keep in mind, this is in theory; what happens in the real world can be very different. Often, as we eat less, our bodies expend calories at a slower rate (that is, our metabolism decreases).
Quick Answer. A person can lose anywhere between 16 to 20 pounds in two months by shedding 500 to 1,000 calories a day or more, according to Adrianne Weeks for JillianMichaels.com. Losing a consistent 1 to 2 pounds a week is a steady way of reaching weight loss goals.