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LIFE’S MYSTERIES (cont’d): • It’s a no-brainer that macadamia nuts come from the macadamia tree, but what’s the origin of that name? This little nut was named after Dr. John MacAdam, a Scottish-Australian chemist, medical teacher, scientist, and politician. MacAdam promoted the cultivation of the nuts in Australia, and his friend, colleague, and Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Dr. Ferdinand Mueller, named the nut after him in 1857. Cultivation of the trees spread to Hawaii in the 1880s, the only area where the nuts are commercially successful. • When and why did folks make the transition from pocket watches to wristwatches? In 1907, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, a pioneer in the airship and dirigible industry, asked French jeweler Louis Cartier to design a watch for his wrist, to enable him to check his flying time in speed trials without having to continually reach into his pocket. The invention gained further popularity during World War I with soldiers serving in the trenches. • Why do chicken eggs vary in size? Generally, the older the chicken the bigger the egg. However, different breeds, such as the Leghorn, tend to lay larger eggs. The size – Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium, etc. – is determined by the minimum weight per dozen. For example, a dozen Jumbo eggs must weigh at least 30 oz. (0.85 kg), while Extra Large dozens must weigh 27 oz. (0.77 kg), and Large, 24 oz. (0.68 kg). • Do you ever get lunar and solar eclipses confused? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the moon and the sun and the Earth blocks out the moon. In a solar eclipse, the moon is between the Earth and sun, and the moon blocks out the sun. • Wine-lovers everywhere can be seen opening a bottle and letting it “breathe.” Did you know the practice only needs to be done with red wines over ten years old? The bottle should be opened an hour before to allow any sediment to settle as well as to let the wine absorb oxygen. The procedure is useless for a one-year-old bottle of white wine. Letting red wine breathe improves the bouquet of some wines, releasing (continued on next page)

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Long-haired dogs can be beautiful to behold, but their lustrous locks require more grooming than shortfur breeds. If tangles are left to their own devices, a condition called matting can occur. Matting is not only a hassle for pet owners, but also uncomfortable for dogs. Understanding matting can help pet owners stay on top of the problem so dogs stay healthy and look their best. Unlike other dogs that shed hair that falls out and congregates around the house like fuzzy tumbleweeds, some long-haired breeds shed hair into their undercoats, which can contribute to mats. Poodles, bichon frises and cocker spaniels are prone to matting. Other breeds, such as Yorkshire terriers and malteses, have single soft coats that tend to tangle quite easily and are susceptible to matting as well. Did you hear about the family who got stuck Mats tend to form underneath the fur and quite close on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? to the skin, and in areas of friction, such as under the Apparently, their vehicle would nevercollar, behind the ears or on the lower legs. Light never land.may not reach the matting. Long-haired daily brushing breeds often need detailed grooming so mats can be uncovered and addressed early on before they contribute to greater problems. Grooming experts and even vets warn that matting is not just a cosmetic problem. Over time, severe matting can tug endlessly at the skin and deny fresh air and stimulation to areas of the dog’s body. This can lead to rashes or sores. Furthermore, mats can harbor bacteria, feces, parasites, and dirt, creating an unsanitary situation for the dog, says Melissa Verplank, president of the Paragon School of Pet Grooming. Treating matted dog hair requires a few strategies. • Prevention is the best solution, so dampening the fur with a detangling spray and using a slick brush that will detangle fur every day will help. Separate sections of fur and gently lift and brush away tangles. Home of “Mission to Mars,” “Space • If mats are already present, retailers offer dematting Mountain,” and “Finding Nemo Voyage” tools and mat-splitting devices that will gently slice and separate the mat without tugging too much on the pet’s fur and skin. • Shampoo the dog with a conditioning product to wash away any dirt and debris accumulation in the fur. • If matting is extensive, or if it is proving troublesome to handle the task alone, a professional groomer may 1.needed.Disneyland Paris that the mats are be If he or she determines just to comb out, it may be necessary to use 2. too dense Frontierland hair clippers to trim away the mats. Groomers have the 3. The Monorail expertise to delicately cut away mats and avoid nicking 4. the skin. Space Mountain Dogs to matting are those with longer hair 5. prone Fantasyland that sheds readily. Pet owners can discuss grooming treatments and brushing regimens to keep mats from becoming a headache for all involved.

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LIFE’S MYSTERIES (cont’d): esters, ethers, and aldehydes, those compounds responsible for the fruity taste in wine. • And why do some wine connoisseurs often sniff the cork from the wine bottle? There really is no need to smell a cork, it’s really the wine that needs to be smelled. The cork just needs to be checked for moistness, to ensure that the wine has been stored correctly, on its side. The cork needs to be wet in order to expand and thus prevent air from getting into the bottle. A dry cork indicates that air has very likely gotten into the wine, damaging it. • There are any number of reasons why people snore. Snoring is the sound of air rushing and vibrating through narrow upper air passages in the throat and nose. As the muscles in the upper airways relax, airflow is decreased, causing a turbulence in the airflow, producing a harsh noise. About 40% of adults snore, men more than women, more prevalent among those who sleep on their backs, and increasing as we age. Snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is frequently interrupted during sleep. Losing weight helps with snoring, since overweight people have extra tissue in the back of their throat, which, when the body relaxes during sleep, drops down and blocks the airway. • Most folks love the taste of a delicious pound cake for dessert. This tasty treat doesn’t weigh a pound – it takes its name from its ingredients, a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, and a pound (continued on next page)

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LIFE’S MYSTERIES (cont’d): of butter. • Perhaps you’re curious as to why men’s voices are deeper than women’s. It’s all about those strings in the larynx called vocal cords. A voice is the result of the vibration of these cords by wind from the lungs. Men’s cords are longer and thicker, resulting in a deeper voice. • Divers might wonder why they sometimes get decompression sickness, or the “bends.” It’s a painful ailment that is the result of nitrogen bubbles forming in the bloodstream and tissues. When a diver surfaces too quickly from deep waters, the air pressure surrounding the body is lowered very quickly, causing those bubbles to come out of the body’s fluids and enter the bloodstream. At first, it’s just a mild tingling, but it rapidly progresses to pain in the joints and chest. Bubbles in bones and muscles can cause paralysis, as well as blockage of veins and arteries, and in some cases, death. A slow ascent from the deep is the best prevention, with the recommended rate about 33 feet (10 m) per minute. • Do you how meat tenderizers work? It has to do with an enzyme found in the papaya, called papain. The enzyme breaks down the meat’s proteins, connective tissue, and muscle fibers. But it only continues working up to temperatures of about 175 degrees F (79.4 C). After that, the enzyme is destroyed by the heat. MEDICARE COSTS (cont’d) Medicare late penalties added to Part B or Part D premiums. Medicare beneficiaries who fail to sign up during their initial enrollment period are typically hit with a penalty that gets added to their monthly premiums, but these additional costs won’t count for tax purposes.

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ANSWER: This sounds exactly like cold urticaria, which isn’t an allergy, but is similar in some ways. Doctors may test this by placing an ice cube (in a plastic bag with water) on the skin (usually the forearm) for five minutes, then watch the skin as it rewarms. If a hive develops (with raised skin and redness), that confirms the diagnosis. Cold urticaria can be associated with some infections (Lyme disease, hepatitis and HIV, among others) and with celiac disease. People with cold urticaria need to worry about systemic reactions. Avoiding cold (especially swimming in cold water) is critical, but even cold beverages can cause a serious systemic reaction, including swelling of the mouth and throat. Even anaphylaxis, a lifethreatening collapse of the circulatory system, can develop. Many people with severe cold urticaria carry an epinephrine auto-injector in case of emergency. Antihistamines, such as loratadine (Claritin) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), are the best pharmacologic treatment. Experts in cold urticaria include allergists and dermatologists. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I saw a new physician for the first time two years ago. As he had no EKG machine, he sent me over to the local hospital for an EKG (just for his records, I wasn’t having problems). I had the EKG. The tech said that I was in atrial fib and needed to be admitted, as blood clots could form. I disagreed and went home. The doctor called me and persuaded me to go back to the hospital, which I did. I was preparing to be admitted when a cardiologist came in and said: “She doesn’t need admitting; she is not in atrial fib, it’s just PVCs.” I found out later that the EKG machine spit out the interpretation; no cardiologist had read it. I did complain, of course, and received an apology letter from the hospital. They also stated that they would Did you hear about the family who got stuck change this procedure. ll of on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? Do hospitals actually rely on machines to do carApparently, their vehicle would never“Big diology interpretations? And then go along with m Sawyer the machine’s never land. interpretation without a cardiolosystem gist looking at the EKG? Please tell me it isn’t so. -- M.K.

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ence was made to a ghostly ship referred to by sailors as the Flying Dutchman. • In 1843, German composer Richard Wagner put the legend to music with his opera, The Flying Dutchman. In the opera, the Dutchman was 1.How many hotels are operated on the cursed to sail the high seas until he could find a Disneyland grounds, owned by Disney? woman who would love him until death. Every 2.Name the only Disneyland ride to hang from the ceiling? seven years, the ship is cast upon the shore, and the captain is given the chance to find his love and be released from the curse . • Another version of The Dutchman declares that Davy Jones is the captain of the ghost ship, a craft given to him by his love, the sea goddess Calypso. The goddess gave Jones the taskAofsecond guidingCalifornia the souls ofDisney those who died at theme sea into the afterlife. Every ten years, Jones park, California Adventure, wouldopened be allowed to come ashore look for in 2001 on the siteto that had Calypso. However, each time he came to shore, functioned as Disneyland’s parking she couldn’t be found. After several disappointlot for over 40 years. ments, legend has it that he carved out his own heart and locked it in the Dead Man’s Chest. He forsook his duty, and instead unleashed his heartbreak and bitterness on sailors lost at sea, making them part of his crew for eternity, condemned to never utter a word again. • The Flying Dutchman makes its first appearance in the Disney Pirates of the Caribbean film series in 2006 in Dead Man’s Chest. Pirate Jack July 17 Way Corrigan Day Sparrow’s crew isWrong finally freed from its curse in July 18 Chrysanthemum Day theJuly fifth 19 installment, FlitchDead Day Men Tell No Tales.

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VA Suspends Changes to Caregiver Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently asked for public comment about proposed changes to the Fam“What youngster has not dreamed of ily Caregiver program, and many of you must have flying with Peter Pan over moonlit replied because it has now issued a press release. London, or tumbling into Alice’s Officials declared a moratorium on its practice of dis nonsensical Wonderland?” charging or decreasing caregivers, citing the “incon-- Walt Disney sistent application of eligibility requirements by VA medical centers.” Meanwhile, the VA will continue processing applications for caregivers based on current David Hasselhoff 7/17/52 eligibility criteria. Vin Diesel 7/18/67 Since 2011, the caregiver program has assisted more Vikki Carr 7/19/41 than 38,000 family members, mostly wives and mothCarlos Santana 7/20/47 ers, who receive a monthly stipend ranging from Jon Lovitz 7/21/57 $600 Selena to $2,600, depending on what Gomez assistance7/22/92 the veteran Daniel Radcliffe needs and where they live. (continued in7/23/89 next column)

Did you hear about the family who got stuck VA Suspends Changes to on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? Caregiver Program (cont’d) Apparently, their vehicle would nevernever land.

Are you eligible for caregiver services? You might qualify if you have a serious injury (for example, loss of limbs, psychological trauma, mental disorder, traumatic brain injury) suffered in the line of duty and you need personal care for one or more activities of daily living. Currently the eligibility date is injury on or after Sept. 11, 2001. The proposed changes to the caregiver program would take place over two years. The clock starts when the VA proves to Congress that it has implemented the required information technology system upgrades. Changes alsoO include RL O Texpanding D O AtheNcaregiver W Mprogram to include veterans from World War II, Korea and the Home of “Mission to Mars,” “Space Vietnam era. Mountain,” and “Finding Nemo Voyage” A new addition to the program will include veterans who need regular or extensive instruction or supervision to be able to function in daily life. Another proposal would expand services for financial planning and legal services for injured veterans and their caregivers. 1. onlineDisneyland Paris Go to www.caregiver.va.gov and click around 2. find more Frontierland to information and to download an application. You also can learn about qualifying as a 3. The Monorail caregiver. Each veteran can have one primary and two 4. Space Mountain secondary caregivers as 5. Fantasylandbackup. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

MILITARIA

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MILITARIA (cont’d)

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