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How sweet of Tidbits to bring you all these sweet facts this week! • Comedian/actor Jackie Gleason was responsible for adding the catchphrase “How sweet it is!” to our lingo. Gleason got his start in 1935 when he had 36 cents to his name. He took a comic job in a club for $19 a week, which seemed like a fortune to the young 19-yearold. Five years later, his contract was $250 weekly. During the 1950s, his variety show was the nation’s second-highest-rated television program. Most folks remember him best as a brash, loud-mouthed bus driver named Ralph Kramden in the comedy sketches known as “The Honeymooners.” Gleason had a photographic memory and only read his scripts once. The title of the biography of his life, published in 1985, is no surprise – “How Sweet It Is!” Drivers crossing the Brooklyn Bridge into the New York City borough of Brooklyn are greeting by signs with the phrase “How Sweet It Is!” • Southerners love their sweet tea, made by adding sugar to hot brewed black tea, then served ice cold. South Carolina was the first place in the United States where tea was grown, with origins back to 1795, when a French explorer and botanist imported it to the South. • The oldest-known recipe for sweet tea was published in an 1879 cookbook called “Housekeeping in Old Virginia.” A typical glass of sweet tea is 22 percent sugar, containing twice the sugar of a can of Coca-Cola. • The Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released the popular song “Sweet Home Alabama” in 1974 on their second album. This tune was their second hit single, and reached #8 on the charts. Ironically, none of the song’s three writers, Ronnie Van Zant, Gary
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Rossington, and Ed King, were from Alabama. baby girl, and the Georgia General Assembly At the beginning of the song, you can hear Van declared that the baby would be named Zant say, “Turn it up,” a phrase that wasn’t Georgia in honor of the Peach State. Some supposed to be on the recording. Van Zant was years later, when Dr. Brown was visiting New just asking the sound engineers to turn up the York City, he met jazz bandleader Ben Bernie volume in his headphones so that he could and told him about his family at great length. hear the track better. The phrase “Sweet Home In 1925, Bernie, along with Maceo Pinkard and Alabama” has been the official slogan on that Ken Casey, wrote what would become one of state’s license plates since 2009. the most-performed songs of the 20th century, “Sweet Georgia Brown.” • Another “sweet” song was released in September, 1969 by Neil Diamond. “Sweet Caroline” • Ben Bernie and his Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra reached #4 on the charts, eventually going first recorded “Sweet Georgia Brown” in platinum. In 2007, Diamond declared that March, 1925, and the tune has been recorded John F. Kennedy’s daughter Caroline was the by scores of others including Ella Fitzgerald, inspiration for this song. He said he had seen Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Merle Haggard, the 11-year-old Caroline on a magazine cover Nat King Cole, and even the Beatles. At the astride a horse and it inspired him to compose time of Georgia Brown’s birth, the Brown the song. Diamond even sang the song to her at family received a silver trophy cup with the her 50th birthday celebration in 2007. However, inscription that Georgia was “named by this Diamond’s story changed during a 2014 body August 11, 1911,” hence the song’s lyrics interview, when he said, “The song was about “Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her.” my wife at the time – her name was Marcia – and I couldn’t get a ‘Marcia’ rhyme. Sweet Caroline • The average American consumes 165 lbs. (74.8 kg) of added sugar every year, but many have – yes! That was it. And that’s what it’s been.” opted for artificial sweeteners, some of which The popular song has been played at Fenway Park during Boston Red Sox games since about 1997, during the middle of the eighth inning. It also became the theme song for NFL’s Carolina Panthers in 2015. • We may use the terms sweet potatoes and yams interchangeably, but botanically, these two vegetables are very different. Sweet potatoes belong to the same family as morning glories, while yams are related to lilies and grasses. Yams, of which there are more than 600 varieties, are starchier and drier than sweet potatoes. The sweet potato’s deep orange color makes it a good source of beta-carotene, and it’s also rich in Vitamins A, B6, and C, as well as calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. China is the world’s leader in sweet potato production at 80%. In the U.S., North Carolina is the leading producer, producing 40% of the nation’s supply. Domesticated more than 5,000 years ago, sweet potatoes were first consumed by Europeans when members of Columbus’ expedition tried them out in 1492. The average person eats about 4.5 lbs. (2.0 kg) of this vegetable annually. But sweet potatoes aren’t just for eating! The famous scientist George Washington Carver (famous for his work with peanuts) developed 118 products from sweet potatoes, including glue for postage stamps and starch for cotton fabrics. A few Taiwanese companies are producing a type of fuel from sweet potatoes as well. • Dr. George Thaddeus Brown was a longtime member of the Georgia House of Representatives during the early part of the 20th century. In August of 1911, he and his wife welcomed a
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1. Name the state where the women’s liberal arts institute Sweet Briar College can be found. 2. Who recorded “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” in 1961? 3. What actress had her 16th birthday in the 1984 movie “Sixteen Candles”? 4. What basketball team has a whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown” as its theme song? 5. What term is used for a liking or craving for candy?
are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar. The first sweetener was created in the labs of Johns Hopkins in the 1870s. Two researchers were working with coal tar by-products and were not one bit interested in sweeteners. One of the researchers stepped out to smoke a cigarette and after touching the tip, discovered it was sweet. Saccharin soon became a substitute for sugar, but surprisingly, not because of low calories. It was simply cheaper than sugar! Although studies in the early 1970s conducted on rats found a link between saccharin and bladder cancer, real evidence was lacking that it caused cancer in humans. The most
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This week, Tidbits inhales some fragrant scents, examining a few “sweet” plants. • There are about 160 species of the sweet pea, a flowering plant native to Sicily and southern Italy. A Scottish nurseryman, Henry Eckford, developed the sweet pea through cross-breeding in the late 1800s. In 1882, he was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s top award for introducing the first sweet pea cultivar, the “Bronze Prince.” It soon became a very popular blossom of the late Victorian era, and was symbolic of “blissful pleasure.” The flowers grow on climbing vines that can reach a height of over 6 feet (1.83 m). Because they prefer cool temperatures, sweet peas should be planted in early Spring. Unfortunately, they are prone to pests and insects. Although its name contains the word “pea,” its seeds are not edible, and in fact can cause a toxicity known as lathyrism, which affects the nervous system. Lathyrism symptoms include leg weakness or paralysis, and in extreme cases, aortic aneurysm. • One of North America’s most common hardwoods is the sweetgum tree, a member of the witch hazel family. It belongs to the Liquidambar genus, due to its production of a fragrant gum resembling liquid amber, a resin that has been used in medicine and in chewing gum. The sweetgum has five-pointed starshaped leaves and hard, spiky fruits, which often open when they hit the ground. These fruits have been nicknamed gum balls, space bugs, goblin bombs, and bommyknockers. The wood of the sweetgum is known as satin walnut, and is important in the production of plywood, furniture, trim, railroad ties, flooring, barrels, and wood pulp. • If you want to attract bees, birds, and butterflies to your garden, plant Sweet William, a species of Dianthus. This relative of the carnation flowers in red, pink, and white. A single stem might produce a cluster of up to 30 blooms. The blossoms are edible and may even possess
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medicinal properties. The flower’s name first appeared in an English botanist’s garden catalog in 1596. Experts disagree as to how the flower was named Sweet William. Some legends claim it was in honor of the 18th-century Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, while others say it was 12th-century Archbishop William of York, with still others declaring William the Conqueror, who ruled England from 1066 to 1087, was the source of the name. According to the Victorian era’s language of flowers, Sweet William is the symbol of gallantry. Catherine Middleton, who wed Prince William in April of 2011, included the blossoms in her wedding bouquet as a tribute to her groom. • The sweetbriar rose is a dense shrub that can reach heights of 10 feet (3 m). Although it can be grown in North America, it’s not native to this continent, and is found in abundance in Europe and western Asia. Its blossoms are not its most prominent feature, but rather its fruits and seeds, known as hips, which are commonly brewed around the world, providing a healthy dose of Vitamin C, as well as being used for treating stomach and intestinal disorders.
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May is National Vinegar Month! Vinegar isn’t all about making pickles, as you’ll soon see when you read these Tidbits facts. • The word “vinegar” is derived from the French language, meaning “sour wine.” Some vinegars are in fact produced from wine, but there are
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a variety of ingredients used to make this tangy liquid. Vinegar is an ancient liquid, with traces of it found in Egyptian urns dating back to 3000 BC. The most common kitchen vinegar is apple cider vinegar, with its familiar golden brown color. It’s made from, no surprise, apple cider, that has been fermented and oxidized. White vinegar, also known as distilled vinegar, comes from the oxidization process of grain alcohol. Balsamic vinegar’s base ingredient is the concentrated juice of white Trebbiano grapes that is aged in kegs of different woods including oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, or ash. Its color is very dark brown and it has a rich, sweeter taste. Malt vinegar starts with barley which is malted, causing the grain’s starch to turn to maltose. An ale is brewed from the maltose, which is aged into vinegar. It’s a favorite seasoning for fish and chips in Britain. Popular in eastern Asia, there are several varieties of rice vinegar. The Japanese use a light rice vinegar when preparing sushi. Those in the Middle East prefer a brown, cloudy vinegar made from raisins. Vinegar is for more than just enhancing the flavor of foods. Apple cider vinegar has been shown to help remove warts by leaving a vinegar-soaked cotton pad on overnight for a week. It can also relieve the pain of a sunburn. Pouring it in the cracks of your sidewalk is a natural way to kill weeds. A mixture of vinegar and water applied to the scalp and hair can help with eliminating dandruff, with the added benefit of shinier, smoother hair. Some psoriasis sufferers have had good results using apple cider vinegar for reducing inflammation. White vinegar is a must-have for cleaning purposes. A mixture of white vinegar and water rids your table of coffee drips stains. Because it loosens grime and sticky residue, it’s a great cleanser for your floor and refrigerator, and
1. How many calories are in one mediumsized sweet potato? 2. Name the artificial sweetener found in NutraSweet and Equal.
OECASRSLU The artificial sweetener found in the commercial brand Splenda
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even unclogs drains. Combine vinegar and salt and you have a solution for coffee and tea stains on your china. In the garage, soak rusty tools and hardware in a blend of three parts vinegar and one part water, and it works overnight! • Need help removing wallpaper? Coat the paper with a solution of vinegar and boiling water, and it will break down the glue for easy removal. This also works for those sticky price tags. • Been doing some painting around the house? Leave an open dish of white vinegar in the room and it will remove the paint smell. • In the world of health, a white vinegar-soaked cotton ball takes the sting out of insect bites. Some folks claim that drinking a teaspoon of white vinegar cures the hiccups. Brushing your teeth with it once a week helps fight bacteria. • Many people claim there are health benefits of drinking vinegar each morning. Although apple cider vinegar is quite acidic, it can be diluted with water and sweetened with honey. Some research has indicated that this habit can lower blood pressure, as well as absorb cholesterol and fat, and eliminate them as waste, and aid in digestion.
A potato and a sweet potato were playing on the playground. The sweet potato told the potato, “Hey, I just found out I’m related to you.” The potato said,” No, you’re not!” The sweet potato said back, “Yes, I yam.”
“How Sweet It is to be Loved by You” was a top-of-the-charts hit for singer James Taylor in 1975. It was the reward for a career change for Taylor, who originally planned to be a chemist. The song was first recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1964.
“Every sweet has its sour; every evil its good.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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by Samantha Weaver * It was Douglas Hofstadter, American professor of cognitive science and Pulitzer-winning author, who made the following sage observation, known as Hofstadter’s Law: “It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law.” * According to Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, the biggest competition faced by the online streaming service isn’t HBO, Hulu or Amazon -- it’s sleep. He recently told stockholders that when viewers are deciding whether or not to watch Netflix, the alternative they’re usually considering is going to bed, not watching another service. * You might be surprised to learn that in the United States, there are more people employed in the solarenergy industry than there are employees in the coal, oil and gas industries combined. * Economists aren’t known for their optimism, but in the summer of 1930, one of the 20th century’s most influential economists made a bold prediction. Even as the Great Depression was gaining momentum, John Maynard Keynes declared that by the year 2030, the typical workweek in developed nations would be just 15 hours long. It’s not looking good so far, but we do have 17 years to go. * Those who study such things say that a monarch butterfly can fly a whopping 620 miles without stopping for food. * You may have never heard the term “reduplicative rhymes,” but you’re certainly familiar with them. “Razzle-dazzle” is one. Also, “hocus pocus,” “fuddyduddy,” “roly-poly,” “dillydally,” “higgledy-piggledy” and “chick flick.” Interestingly, Chick Flick also was the name of a baseball manager -- he managed Rustic Tavern, a semi-professional team in the 1940s and ‘50s. Thought for the Day: “Words are like leaves; and where they most abound / Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found.” -- Alexander Pope
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