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The First Fact and Our Motto • “There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge.” –Bertrand Russell

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The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are more than 2, 500 miles apart in most of the United States. But in some places in Central America, the worldʼs two biggest oceans are separated by fewer than 50 miles of land. Panama is the narrowest part of Central America, but there are no mountains in Panama that offer view of both oceans. However, a peak in the neighboring country of Costa Rica, the 11, 325 foot Mount Izaru, is the only point in the world from which you can see both oceans.

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It sounds strange to say that rain keeps the earth dry, but thatʼs exactly what it does. The process that generates precipitation gathers moisture from the air and concentrates it in clouds, which later deposit the water in the form of rains. If this moisture didnʼt condense to form rain, then the atmosphere would be unbearably humid. The entire earth would be heavily covered with moisture, and life, as we know it probably couldnʼt exist.

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Purebred Dogs Can Be Found at Shelters By Samantha Mazzotta DEAR PAWʼS CORNER: Although I liked most of your answer to the person who correctly wrote that breeding should not be encouraged, it left the impression that only “mutts” are available at shelters. The truth is that about 25 percent of all dogs at shelters are purebreds, and they are readily available at nearly any shelter. We have two Chihuahua/Pomeranians from a shelter. Although they are regularly advertised for around $400 in the newspaper here, mine cost only $26 each for an adoption fee. I do volunteer transport for shelters, and last month transported a full blood “Sheltie,” along with her AKC papers, from a shelter to an adoptive home. The trainer at the local shelter has three purebreds, the same breed advertised at $900 for pet-quality dogs in the paper, but all three were adopted from shelters in the area. Please tell people that these are available too. -- Dan S., Spokane Valley, Wash.

DEAR DAN: Thanks! I didnʼt mention that there are indeed pet-quality purebreds at shelters. Of course, if a potential owner is dead-set on a particular breed, he or she may have to search several shelters or wait for the right dog to come along. The stories behind each of these dogs can be heartbreaking, of course. In many cases, the original owners just couldnʼt keep the dog. This was the case a few years ago when Dalmatian puppies became wildly popular -- leading to a huge number of this breed being abandoned at shelters when families found that Dalmatians are not always the easiest pets to manage. So, if youʼre searching for a new companion, be sure to check the local shelters. The perfect dog may be waiting for you. Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com.

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Do Children Need a Personal Trainer? Q: Despite numerous attempts to get my children up and moving, theyʼre still not as active as I would like. A neighbor suggested signing them up with a personal trainer to help them stay in shape. Her children work with a trainer, and she has seen an improvement in their body composition and attitude toward exercise. My children are 10 and 12 years old. Does working out with a trainer sound like a good idea? A: Motivating children to enjoy and engage in physical activity has become harder and harder lately. The days of children running from yard to yard playing with each other until the street lights come on has been replaced with hours of television and video games. With the rise in childhood obesity and other medical conditions associated with inactivity, the use of a personal trainer might be an innovative and fun way to get your children moving. A certified personal trainer will be able to create a fitness program to suit the needs of any client, including children. Although your children may be working with a trainer, that doesnʼt mean they will have to lift heavy weights or work on exercise equipment. For children, these sessions could resemble a classic physical education class, where the use of bodyweight exercises such as push ups

can be used in addition to other fitness tools to introduce fun back into being active. A trainer also will take into consideration the age of the children and develop an appropriate program to ensure their safety while increasing their fitness level. Hire a trainer who is certified and has experience working with children. Discuss your goals for your children with the trainer and stay involved with their progress. Ask the trainer to give you feedback so that you can positively reinforce healthy behaviors at home. Another idea may be to have your children exercise with your neighborʼs children in a group. Group training is a great way to encourage children to exercise with others and can allow them to not feel like outsiders. The key word to remember is “fun!” Promoting a healthy lifestyle for your children should begin at home, and a little help from the outside can make it easier. Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S., is a certified personal trainer with an extensive background in strength and conditioning as well as therapeutic recreation. If you have King Features Synd., Inc. Andrea at a fitness(c)or2008 training question, e-mail letters.kfws@hearstsc.com or write her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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With travel so difficult these days, itʼs hard to visit extended family, especially those who live a few states away. I found a solution, though, while walking through the park: a family reunion. Taking over a whole quarter of the park was the happiest, liveliest bunch of 200 people Iʼve seen in a long time. I found someone who was “in charge,” and despite the hubbub, she gave me the basics on how to host a family reunion: • Invitations: Pool your resources to locate long-lost family members. • When: Plan for a weekend when thereʼs no holiday. Youʼll get better motel rates for those coming from out of town. • Location: Pick a flexible site, because the number of attendees can change. Parks with covered shelters are perfect. • Commandeer help: Ask others to take over specific duties. • Easy communication: Put up a family reunion Web site. Post the date and time, a list of events, RSVP contact, motel reservation information, area attractions and links to maps and local weather sites. • Photography: Arrange for someone to take photos of the event, or even videos. Encourage families to bring photo albums. Name tags: For fun, color code them by branch of the family. Activities: Eating contests, sports, filling in the family-tree board, get acquainted games, family history trivia, Red Rover, tug-of-war ... the possibilities are endless. Food: Potluck is always a good way to feed a crowd, especially if there are grills available for hamburgers and hot dogs. See www.family-reunion.com for lots of good ideas on hosting a family reunion. If you canʼt go visit family, bring the family to you. Maybe this summer?

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Did you ever hear of “American Flag” or “Licorice Lulu”? Theyʼre the names of flavors of chewing gum that were made and sold more than 100 years ago. These gums were made in Maine by two brothers named Curtis. Back in 1848, they began making gum from the sap of spruce trees. It was Americaʼs first chewing gum, and it was packaged under the name of “State of Main Pure Spruce Gum.”

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Christopher Columbus is a famous name in U.S. history. But did you ever hear of Bartholomew Columbus? Chris and Bart were brothers. They planned the ocean voyage together, and both traveled about Europe trying to raise money for the trip. But then, Chris got the money he needed and sailed without his brother. No one knows why Bart got left behind. But if he hadnʼt, Americans might have a holiday called “Columbusʼs Day.”

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By Samantha Weaver • It was a Dutch explorer named Peter Minuit who famously purchased all of Manhattan Island from local Native American tribes in 1626. In return for the land, the tribes received some cloth, beads, hatchets and other merchandise; totaled all together, the goods were worth about $24, which comes out to about $1 for every square mile of land. Not a bad deal - for the Dutch, anyway. Consider current real estate values in the area: In 2005, the cost of a single square foot of living space averaged over $1,000. • A bat flying at night is able to bounce a sonar signal off a single mosquito. • Noted humorist Josh Billings -- often quoted in this column -- was not only funny, he was

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Francis Scott Key composed the words to “The Star Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope.

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Since serving soda water on Sundays was against the law in the 1800s in most U.S. towns, some drugstore owners could not serve ice cream sodas. Instead, they served a concoction with ice cream, nuts, fruit, and syrup but no soda water. These “sundaes” on Sunday became so popular that they were soon served every day of the week.

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The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency is: “We Never Sleep, “And that motto is printed over a picture of an open eye. Thatʼs why private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.”

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The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle your porch lamp is not because they crave FILLER PAGE 1 the spotlight. Moths and insect use the moon to 3Q06 help them navigate in the dark. When an insect gets too close toWEEK a light, it33 does what nature tells it to do – it keeps its body aligned in relation to the AUG – AUG 19 the far distant light source. If the13 light source were moon, the insect would fly straight. However, since the light is so close, the bug ends up flying in circles.

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In a single summer afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens broke four world records! He set or tied marks in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220-yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse Owensʼ records have been bettered, but never has another athlete broken four records in a single day.

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A huge diamond of tremendous carat weight was taken to the finest cutter in Amsterdam. The entire value of the stone depended almost completely on ENJOYING THIS the first cut. Needless to say, the diamond cutter ® felt the tremendous of his task ISSUE OFpressure TIDBITS ? and spent a full month examining the stone to determine THANK THOSE its natural cleavage. Finally, the moment of truth arrived, the diamond cutter raised his WHOandADVERTISE mallet to crack the massive diamond. But when BY GIVING THEM his cleaver hit the stone, the cleaver itself broke into twoYOUR pieces. After collecting his wits again, BUSINESS! the master cutter struck the stone again, and was rewarded when the stone split perfectly. He was so relieved he fainted on the floor.

2. What legendary Swedish band got its start by winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest?

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A man entered a local newspaper’s pun contest. He sent in ten different puns, hoping that at least one of the puns would win. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

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Bulldogging is a popular rodeo event. In it, a cowboy on horseback chases after a steer. He then jumps from his horse, grabs the steer by the horns and tries to wrestle the steer to the ground. But where did bulldogging get its name? One story claims that a famous cowboy Bill Pickett invented bulldogging. History says that Pickett used to grab his steer by the horns, and then he would bite the upper lip of the animal, letting go with his hands just like a bulldog.

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The famed Pony Express was an abject financial failure. It was in existence for only two years.

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If you were asked where the tallest pyramid on earth is located, would you answer San Francisco? The huge pyramid-shaped skyscraper that dominates the Bay-area skyline exceeds even the massive height of the pyramids in Egypt.

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The workers at a bakery in Connecticut used to play a game at lunchtime. They would play catch with a tin pie plate from the local bakery. The game became so popular that the idea was picked up commercially. Soon the disks were copied in plastic and embossed with the name of the pie company, “Frisbee.”

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The kangaroo got its name from Captain James Cook. When the English explorer was in Australia, he asked a native what the name of the strange, jumping animals was. The native replied, “Kangaroo.” In his language it meant, “I donʼt know.”

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Most baseball players donʼt like being booed by people watching them play. But John “Boog” Powell of the Baltimore Orioles said he didnʼt mind being booed. “After all,” said Powell, “a boo is just three quarters of a Boog.”

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You probably know that a group of bees is called a swarm, and a group of cattle is called a herd. But did you know that a group of elks is called a gang? And did you know that several leopards are known as a leap? Other animal group names include a band of gorillas, a clowder (or a clutter) of cats, a knot of toads, a gaggle of geese and a pride of lions. •

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