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TIDBITS® SAYS... by Kathy Wolfe This week, Tidbits heads to Old MacDonald’s Farm to check out some interesting info about the various animals found there... • “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” was first published in 1917. The oldest recording of the popular tune is thought to be 1925, released by The Sam Patterson Trio on the Edison label. It was followed in 1927 with a version by Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers. • It’s believed that the first cows arrived in North America aboard the ships of Christopher Columbus’ second voyage to the Americas in 1493. • The average dairy cow weighs 1,200 lbs. (544 kg) and produces about 8 gallons (30 liters) of milk per day. It can also produce up to 125 lbs. (57 kg) of saliva in one day. Now that’s a lot of drool! • Although the common conception is that cows have four stomachs, they really have just one single stomach with four different digestive chambers – the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Because of this, they can digest tough plants that normally would be indigestible. • A cow spends about eight hours a day eating and another eight chewing her cud, which is plain talk for regurgitating partially digested food. •Chewing about 50 times per minute, a cow will have more than 40,000 jaw movements throughout the day. That cow will drink up to 50 gallons (189 liters) of water every day. • Cows are social animals and actually form friendships with three or four other preferred cows. They can even experience dislike for certain cows. The cow has an amazing sense of smell, able to sniff something up to 6 miles (9.7 km) away. • The first chickens most likely came with Christopher Columbus. There are now about 200 different breeds, with approximately 280 million laying chickens in the United States, each one producing about 250 to 300 eggs a year. Those seven billion eggs comprise about 10% of the world’s supply. • A hen begins laying eggs at about 19 weeks of age. The older she gets, the larger the eggs she produces. It takes her about 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg. Thirty minutes after the egg is laid, she begins the process all over again. Most eggs Continued Next Page...

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Continued... are laid between the hours of 7 and 11 AM. The hen needs about 5 oz. of food and 10 oz. of water to create one egg. Farmers can improve egg production just by regulating the lighting in the henhouse. The hens will lay more eggs if they’re fooled into thinking a day is 28 hours long. • Although we don’t think of them as birds of flight, chickens can actually fly. The record-setting flight for a non-stop flight is about 230 yards (210 m). They can also travel along the ground at about 9 mph (14.5 kg/hr). • Rated the fourth most intelligent animal, pigs are always communicating with each other using their more than 20 different vocalizations, varying from “I’m hungry” to “Wanna be my mate?” •A farmer can expect a fully grown pig to weigh between 300 and 700 lbs. (140 and 300 kg.) Even at that size, an adult pig can run at speeds of up to 11 mph (17.7 km/ hr). A pig can’t see very well, but its sense of smell is highly developed. • Pigs have gotten a bad rap over the years, with folks who eat too much or who are messy referred to as pigs. In actuality, pigs eat slowly and enjoy their food. They are careful not to soil the space where they eat and sleep. If a pig is covered in mud, it’s because it rolled in it to keep cool, and it only does that if water is unavailable. And although people might “sweat like pigs,” pigs don’t even sweat! They are physically unable to do so! • Goats and sheep are some of the first domesticated animals. They arrived in North America in the 1500s on the ships of Spanish explorers and settlers. Different breeds came over with English settlers in the 1600s. There are now about 200 different breeds of goats, some are bred for their fiber (angora, mohair, cashmere), some for the meat, and others as dairy goats. • An average dairy goat produces about a gallon (3.8 liters) of milk daily. Although we generally think of cows as our chief source of milk,

more people drink milk from goats around the world than from any other animal. Goat’s milk is easier to digest than cow’s milk, because the fat globules are smaller and remain dispersed longer in the milk. •Like the cow, a goat’s stomach also has four chambers. They enjoy all kinds of plant food – shrubs, woody plants, weeds, briars, and aromatic herbs. • Goats are natural-born climbers, and some are able to jump more than 5 feet (15.2 m). They have great flexibility and often stand on their back legs to reach tree branches. They can crawl under fences and occasionally even run along the top. • Domesticated around 5,000 years ago in Africa, donkeys can live 30 to 50 years in captivity. They are well known for their ability to carry heavy loads for long distances. Donkeys have a reputation for being stubborn animals, but their dogged refusal to move occasionally is because they are overloaded or they sense danger. • Donkeys are members of the horse family and are often interbred with horses. The cross between a male donkey (called a jack) and a female horse (mare) produces a mule. Crossing a male horse (stallion) and a female donkey (jenny) results in a hinny, much less common than mules. Mules and hinnies are generally sterile. A donkey can even be interbred with a zebra, with the result known as a zonkey. • A horse’s eyes and teeth take up a lot of space in its head! The male’s 40 teeth take up more space than its brain. The horse also has the biggest eyes of any land mammal, about nine times larger than a human eye. Because of the eye’s location on the side of the head, a horse is able to see nearly 360 degrees at one time. • A horse’s height is measured in “hands,” a measurement of 4” (10.2 cm). In ancient Egypt, this was considered to be the breadth of a man’s hand, the average width across the knuckles. The horse is measured from the ground to the top of the highest point of its skeleton, known as the withers. ...More Farm Facts on Page 4!

* It was 19th-century French journalist, preacher and political activist Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire who made the following sage observation: “Neither genius, fame nor love show the greatness of the soul. Only kindness can do that.”

By Samantha Weaver * Walt Disney wanted at first to use the name “Mickey Mouse Park” for what we now know as Disney World. * The first successful human organ transplant occurred in 1950. It was a kidney. * You might be surprised to learn that manatees have fingernails on their flippers. Flippernails, perhaps? * Thanks to the schedule of the American school system, U.S. sales of peanut butter increase dramatically in September and suffer an equally dramatic drop in June. * If you’ve ever gone to a shoe store and had your foot measured to determine length, width and arch length, you might be interested to learn that the gadget used to make such measurements is called a Brannock device. Charles F. Brannock, the son of a shoe industry entrepreneur, patented his first prototype in 1926, and his invention is still the industry standard. Some early models are even featured in the Smithsonian Institution. * In India of long ago, it was considered ideal for a man to be three times the age of his wife. * Those who study such things say that the younger you are, the longer your baths tend to be. * A friend of Sir Isaac Newton first came up with the symbol we use to represent the concept of infinity, but he originally meant it to mean a very small quantity. * Until 1836, the river that formed the border between the United States and Mexico was not the Rio Grande; it was the Colorado. ***Thought for the Day: “Criticism is prejudice made plausible.” -- Henry Louis Mencken (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Where would we be without the Post-It-Note? Although it feels like this little convenience has been around forever, the public has only been using Post-It’s since 1980!

Follow along and learn about the gentlemen whose research brought us one of the world’s most popular office supplies • Dr. Spencer Silver was a scientist at the 3M Company, assigned to the duty of developing new adhesives. In the midst of his research, he discovered an adhesive that stuck lightly to surfaces but could easily be peeled off.

• Fellow researcher Arthur Fry worked in the product development division at 3M, and in 1974, happened to attend a seminar conducted by Silver. During the presentation, Silver mentioned that six years earlier, he had developed a unique adhesive that would adhere to objects with a temporary bond. Silver had not yet come up with a viable use for the invention. • Fry was a devoted member of his church choir, attending practice every Wednesday evening. He used small scraps of paper to mark the hymns the group would sing for the week’s upcoming service, as well as to make notes about the music. But by the time Sunday rolled around, the bookmarks had moved around on the page or fallen out completely. • Shortly after Silver’s seminar, as Fry fumbled with the small pieces of paper in his hymnal, he was struck with the idea of using Silver’s not-yet-utilized adhesive to make a better bookmark. The next day, he sought out Silver and requested a sample, and began a series of experiments. He smeared one edge of the paper so that the part sticking out of the book wasn’t gummy. • Teaming up with Silver, the pair set to work developing a new product. It took nearly two years to iron out the technical difficulties. Fry experimented by using the sticky note to pen notes to his supervisor and coworkers to demonstrate its usefulness. In Fry’s words, “I thought, what we have here isn’t just a bookmark. It’s a whole new way to communicate.” • The invention hit the test market in 1977 under the name of Press ‘n Peel, with disappointing results. But once dealers started handing out free samples, there was an immediate turnaround. The product hit the national market in 1980 with a new name, and the rest, as they say, is history. • How did Post-It’s become their distinctive yellow color? Coincidentally, when Fry first started his experiments, the lab only had yellow scrap paper on hand.

• Today, the little sticky-notes are available in more than 150 countries around the world, with more than 4,000 different Post-It products available. A recent workplace study indicates that the average office worker receives 11 messages on a Post-In note every day. • On the humorous side, the name of Arthur Fry was mentioned in the 1997 movie Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, after the two ditzy, underachieving title characters claimed to have invented the Post-it-Note in the years since their high school graduation. A brainy classmate quickly corrected them as to the real inventor.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old female. I recently have been having terrible pain in my joints. It is so bad at night that I can’t sleep. Mainly the pain is in my neck, ribs, elbows, knees and wrists. My finger joints have hurt for years. I recently went to a rheumatologist because I had an elevated rheumatoid factor (it wasn’t extremely high). I was told I have arthritis and a high risk for rheumatoid arthritis. I was then diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was shocked and embarrassed! I had always thought that fibro was not a real disease. I feel bad and tired almost every day, and I am so sick of it! — S.S. ANSWER: Some of my colleagues still doubt it, but I think that fibromyalgia certainly is a real disease. There is no doubt that there are a large number of people with chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues who meet the diagnostic tests for fibromyalgia, which are all based on history and exam — there’s no blood test or X-ray for fibromyalgia, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. The current thinking is that fibromyalgia is due to alterations in the perception of pain by the central nervous system. The most common symptom is aching in the body, usually in the muscles and joints. Although there are specific commonly tender spots that clinicians look for on exam, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be made without them. Fatigue and poor-quality sleep also are nearly universal in fibromyalgia. Depression is highly prevalent in

people with fibromyalgia, and in my opinion, the depression is more likely caused by the chronic pain and fatigue than the other way around. Before making the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, your rheumatologist had to exclude other possible causes, such as rheumatoid arthritis, restless leg syndrome and thyroid disease. This isn’t always easy or straightforward, and requires experience. My opinion is that it is better to have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia because, even though fibromyalgia isn’t completely understood, it is a starting point for understanding and treating chronic pain. Tricyclic antidepressants are the most common initial treatment of fibromyalgia, because they affect the way pain is processed. They are usually started at far, far below the effective dose for depression. Feeling a sense of control over the pain, continuing to work and exercising more are all associated with a better outcome in fibromyalgia. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother-in-law was prescribed warfarin several years ago after a stroke. He claimed that it was made from rat poison and refused to take it. Is it, in fact, made from rat poison? — D.K. ANSWER: Yes, warfarin (Coumadin) was used as rat poison. Some rat poisons are still relatives of warfarin. However, that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t take it. The difference between a medicine and a poison is often one of dosing. Warfarin is reasonably safe when used correctly, and it can significantly reduce the risk of a second stroke. There are also some newer options, such as Pradaxa and Xarelto. Your brother should reconsider the risks and benefits. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www. rbmamall.com, or write to Pamphlets, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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Tidbits continues to stroll around Old MacDonald’s Farm, discovering more facts about the barnyard.

• An adult sheep produces between 7 and 10 lbs. (3.2 and 4.5 kg) of wool a year. That’s about enough to make a man’s suit. One pound (.45 kg) of wool can be spun into 20 miles (32 kg) of yarn. The amount of wool that a sheep produces will vary depending upon its breed, genetics, nutrition, and how often it is sheared. Typically, a sheep is sheared just once a year. Wool from one sheep is called a fleece, while the wool from many is referred to as a clip. • Although California, Colorado, and Wyoming are the top producers of wool in the U.S., their combined total still only accounts for less than 1% of the world’s wool production. China is the largest producer. • Sheep and cow intestines have long been used to manufacture the strings of tennis racquets. Sometimes called catgut, it is created by drying the fibers of the intestine’s serous membrane, which contains natural collagen that provides the elasticity needed for the strings. However, nylon is now the most popular material because its cost is much lower, and its elasticity is better because of multi-filament strings. • The turkey is the only poultry native to North America. Because domesticated turkeys have been bred to have large breasts for cooking purposes, they are top-heavy and unable to fly. However, wild turkeys can fly as fast as 55 mph (89 km/hr) and even roost in the treetops at night to avoid predators. Wild birds can also run up to a speed of 25 mph (40 km/hr). The domestic bird will weigh about twice as much as the wild one. • Are you familiar with all the terms associated with turkeys? That flap of skin that hangs over a turkey’s beak is known as a snood. Brightly-colored fleshy bumps on a turkey’s head and throat are called caruncles. Both the snood and caruncle turn bright red when the bird becomes frightened or agitated. The wattle, that flap of skin under the turkey’s chin, also changes to bright scarlet on a male in the midst of mating season. Although we frequently hear male turkeys called “toms,” they are also referred to as “gobblers,” because of the distinctive noise they make to announce their presence to females. A baby turkey is known as a poult or a chick, and of course, the female is called a hen. • Speaking of gobbling, in addition to the familiar gobble, a male turkey can make more than 30 different vocal sounds, including purrs, yelps, and keekees, distinctive and unique enough to be recognized by his fellow males. A gobble can be heard a mile away. Female turkeys usually make a clicking noise. • Although there are more than 40 breeds of domesticated ducks, the most common is the white Pekin duck, brought to North America in the 1870s. Pekin chicks are born with bright yellow plumage and an orange bill and feet. A farmer can expect an adult Pekin to lay about 200 eggs per year over their lifespan of about 9 to 12 years. They are also the most popular duck consumed for its meat, comprising 95% of all duck meat eaten in the U.S.

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Box-Top Reading Start the day with some box-top reading and surprise each other with the new vocabulary words you pick up. Read ingredients and nutritional information listed on the side panels of cereal boxes, or the serving tips on the back of a frozen-waffle box. Read on the Go Pack a book between the sandwiches and chips in your picnic basket. When you read “The Most Perfect Spot” by Diane Goode, the ants and mosquitoes at your spot won’t seem like such a nuisance.

Grandparent Connection Tip: Share memories of a family recipe with your grandchild. WRITE a grocery list for the ingredients and shop for them together, then READ the directions aloud as you prepare the dish. Extra tip: Keep a basket near your door to corral library books and to store your library cards. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” © 2015 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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I’m not a financial analyst, but one thing I do know for sure is that cash is flying out of my billfold. Today’s $50 tab to fill the tank in our family car and much more to fill the refrigerator were a clear sign that costs are rising before my eyes. But wait! There’s one place where the sticker price stays the same: FREE. Grab your kids and jump on your bikes today to check out your neighborhood library, the best deal in town. Apply for free library cards to discover how you can fill the summer months with reading and motivating literacy-based activities. It’s a deal you can’t afford not to invest in, where the dividends count more than dollars and cents. This summer’s theme at our local public library — “Look What’s Cookin’ at Your Library” — got me thinking of some of my favorite foodie-related children’s books and literacy ideas. Take a look at this menu of practical reading and writing activities you can stir up with your family this summer to keep minds sharp. And remember my tip — there’s no tab!

Eat and Read Who doesn’t love savory spaghetti on Friday night and a platter of pancakes on Saturday morning? Prepare these family favorites with your young kids, and then wind down the day with classic picture-book titles such as “Strega Nona” by Tomie dePaola and “Pancakes, Pancakes!” by Eric Carle. Play With Food Words Enjoy word play around the dinner table. See how many expressions you can think of that use food themes, and then talk about them. For example: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” “Go bananas,” “Sour grapes,” “Bring home the bacon,” “Icing on the cake,” “That’s the way the cookie crumbles,” etc.

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HOLLYWOOD — Guess we can’t ignore social media anymore! Justin Bieber was discovered singing on a YouTube video that led him to the platinum recording of “My World,” and Taylor Swift invited 89 of her biggest fans, from social media, to her home last year to hear her new album first. Everything’s changing. Years ago, backstage at a taping of “The Facts of Life,” I overheard NBC executives discussing actors in teen magazines as potential guest stars because of the social-media fan base they could bring to the show. Today the top people being followed on social media are: Katie Perry (71 million), Justin Bieber (65 million), President Barack Obama (61 million), Taylor Swift (59 million), Lady Gaga (48 million), Rihanna (47 million), Justin Timberlake (46.5 million) and (44.5 million). Once upon a time, actors went on interviews, read for parts, screen tested and were given a role. Today, they need to have a big social media following as well. A new, imaginative, heart-warming teen comedy, “Mamaboy,” has just been cast, and even though the three final actors were equally qualified, the one with the largest social-media following landed the lead role. We can’t reveal his name yet, but I’ve read the script, and it’s poignant in a “Footloose” meets “Junior” kind of way. Stay tuned. *** Are we taking recycling too far? Broadway is mostly movies turned into musicals: “The Lion King” (1994), “Aladdin” (1992), “Phantom of the Opera” (1925, 1951, 2004), “An American in Paris” (1951), “Les Miserables” (1935, 1957, 1978 TV, 1998, 2014), “Kinky Boots” (2012), “Finding Neverland” (2015), “On the Town” (1949) and “Gigi” (1958), to name some. “Misery” (1990), “Sayonara” (1957) and revivals of “Fid-

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Many golfers have been told, “keep your head down” or “don’t look up” on many shots around the green in order to achieve good contact. Skulls, blades, chunks, and chili dips have been blamed on what many consider faulty head movement. Following this advice leads golfers to glue their eyes and head down well after the shot has been struck. Top golfers have a simple head movement principle that every level of golfer should follow: turn the head to follow the ball flight. By prompting the head to turn to the target in the early follow through, the body can turn allowing the arms and wrist to extend through the strike.

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