The big question

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BIG

THE QUESTIONS

Question issue In life we are confronted with an abundant number of questions. In every aspect of our lives. These questions fuel our need for new knowledge and make everyone want to know and learn more.

Why? This central question drives much of what we learn and think about. Why is the engine behind great minds and ideas. Without it we are left without creativity or guidance.

For this issue the staff has decided to focus on some of the questions. From the weirdest conspiracy theories, to if fish sleep this issue answers these questions.

By answering weird, funny, or just strange questions we hope to enrich your knowledge. We hope that you enjoy having some of your questions answered.

staff members

Hannah May Benjamin Ruskin Amy Deng Jenna Bao Taylor Close Sarah Horne Lauren Kurtzer Eshika Kohli David Wertheim Natalie Brinkman Adhiti Chundur Sydney Evans Sydney Weiss Caroline Bruns Harsimran Makkad Hannah Frey

Emily Chien Eshika Kohli Sydney Weiss Anne Marsh Yasmine Guedira Max Torem William Coleman Caroline Veraldo Allyson Bonhaus Taylor Close Alexander Karev Joshua Patterson Samuel Ruskin Meghan DiGiovanna Hannah Loftspring Abigail Bastin

Leaflet Editors-in-Chief Hannah Frey Executive Editor in Chief Hannah May, Benjamin Ruskin Managing Editor Amy Deng Print Co-Editors Natalie Brinkman, Adhiti Chundur,Sydney Evans Web Master Caroline Bruns

Mark Huffer Jessica Lu Lydia Masset Jason Merkel Jacob Wittenbaum Lexi Fritzhand Jacqueline Grega Abigail Lefton Sara Margolis Yvanna Reyes Maddie Saunders Jessica Schaad Madie Shewbridge David Sung Kirsten Thomas Edward Wade

Web Editor-in-Chief Harsimran Makkad Associate Editors Jenna Bao Business Managers David Wertheim, Eshika Kohli Social Media Director Sydney Weiss Creative Projects Director Jenna Bao, Taylor Close, Lauren Kurtzer,Sarah Horne

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This issue p2:Coke or pepsi? p4: why do we fall in love? p6: how does magic work? p8: introvert or extrovert? p10: why do we float or sink? p12: cats or dogs? p16: what are America’s craziest laws? p22: what are the strangest holidays?

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COLA WARS The Coke or Pepsi competition, also known as the Cola Wars, began in the 1980’s between longtime rivals, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.

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Coke exceeded Pepsi gallons in 1904.

Pepsi faced bankrupt and 1931.

The rivalry picked up most of its momentum in 1975, when Pepsi began advertising people in blind taste tests in which they preferred one product over the other, called the Pepsi Challenge. Pepsi then began hiring increasing numbers of popular spokespeople to promote their products.

Co OR Pep

Coca-Cola began to advertise themselves as more of a “family-friendly” company, often relying on “cute” characters, such as the Coca-Cola polar bear mascot and Santa Claus around Christmas time.

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5 DIFFERENCES 1. Pepsi is sweeter than Coke.

2. Coke has a vanilla taste, while Pepsi has a citrus flavor.

3. Pepsi has less CO2 than Coke, making Coke more fizzy.

4. Coke has a larger salt percentage than Pepsi.

5. Pepsi contains more caffeine than Coke.

In the late 1990s, Pepsi launched its most successful long-term strategy in the Cola Wars, “Pepsi Stuff.” Consumers were invited to “Drink Pepsi, Get Stuff” and collect Pepsi Points on billions of packages and cups.

Points were redeemable for free Pepsi lifestyle merchandise.

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5 signs that you are in LOVE They are special.

When you are in love, you start to feel as if you could never feel romantic passion for any other person.

I cannot help it!

It is not uncommon when you are in love to feel as if the passion and feelings you have are uncontrollable.

A healthy obsession

The average person in love spends 85 percent or more of his/her time thinking about their significant other.

I would do anything!

It is not uncommon to experience a strong sense of empathy and a willingness to sacrifice anything for your significant other.

Emotional Union You long for an emotional connection and constantly daydream about a future together.

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Why does the heart represent love?

Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was a moral compass.

Greeks believed the heart contained one’s soul and controlled emotions and feelings.

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HOW DOES M Spoon Bending If you press down on the spoon while sliding your hand along the handle this creates the illusion of the spoon bending.

Disappearing Glass In this trick, there is a ring of metal sewn into the handkerchief used to “hide� the glass, and while the magician is using this illusion to fool the audience, the glass is lowered into a secret pouch through a hole in the table.

Cool as Ice Prepare an opaque cup by placing a sponge into the bottom of the cup. Then, drop a few ice cubes on top of the sponge. To begin the trick, pour a small amount of water into the cup. The sponge will absorb the water. Blow into the cup, wave your hands over it, and dump out the ice cubes.

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https://www.care.com/c/stories/4051/10-easy-magic-tricks-for-kids/

MAGIC WORK? Sawing a Person in Half The person is not actually being sawed. Rather, there are two assistants in two different boxes, creating the illusion of a body that gets sliced in two.

The Torn Banknote

The illusion in this magic trick is caused by a pencil that has been cut into two pieces diagonally and attached with very strong magnets, giving the illusion of a note that is torn but looks untouched upon unfolding.

The Human Zig Zag This magic trick depends on the magician’s assistant’s ability to fit in an extremely small space while still maintaining normal human posture.

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You find small talk incredibly difficult.

You often feel alone in a crowd.

You have been called “too intense.�

You actively avoid any shows that might involve audience participation.

You are in a relationship with an extrovert.

You are easily distracted.

You start to shut down after you have been active for too long.

You would rather be an expert at one thing than try to do everything.

INTROVERT A person concerned primarily with the physical and social environment.

You have a broad number of interests.

You love to talk.

You are very open, and people find it easy to get to know you.

You like to solve problems by discussing them.

Socializing helps you feel energized and inspired.

Are you an extrovert?

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Are you an introvert?

You notice details that others do not.

You have been called an “old soul.”

You screen all of your calls.

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You look at the big picture.

You have been told to “come out of your shell.”

A person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings.

EXTROVERT? You feel isolated after spending too much time alone.

People often describe you as friendly and approachable.

You enjoy being at the center of attention.

You tend to act before thinking.

Silence can make you a bit uncomfortable, so you find yourself filling dead air with chatter.

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WHY DO WE FLOAT OR SINK? ARCHIMEDES’ PRINCIPLE A body in liquid is buoyed by a force that is equal to the water displaced.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? You will float if you are lighter than an equal volume of water.

FOR EXAMPLE: A 12-pound object that displaces 2 pounds of water will sink. A 170-pound person that displaces 175 pounds of water will float.

DENSITY AND SOLIDS An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in.

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Sources: www.reference.com http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/fish-sleep.html

DO FISH SLEEP UNDERWATER? Suspended Animation Their version of sleep is called suspended animation, and it performs the same restorative functions as sleep does to people.

They do not sleep in the sense that humans or other mammals do. It is better defined as rest.

There is a period of time during which they reduce activity and, in response, slow their metabolism.

This allows fish to rest while still remaining alert to danger.

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Fun Facts 35.3 million cat videos on Youtube

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No one specific breed of cat has more intelligence than others.

They can take care of themselves for more than 24 hours.

Cat People MORE introverted MORE intelligent MORE urban MORE Democratic MORE open-minded MORE sensitive

Cost on average it costs $1,035 annually*

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“My cat is my best friend. I love waking up with her right by my side every morning and she always knows when to comfort me when I’m sad,” - said Sophie Gaylon, 11.

DOGS?

Fun Facts

35.6 million dog videos on Youtube

Most intelligent dogs: border collie, poodle, German sheperd, golden retriever, Doberman pinscher Easier to train

Dog People MORE extroverted MORE athletic MORE rural MORE Republican MORE conformist MORE adventurous “I love my dog because she’s always a bundle of energy and is the first to greet me at the door after a rough day at school,” -said Ashwin Chidambaram, 11. *Estimated by the ASPCA

Cost on average it costs $1,843 in the first year* Design by Taylor Close Information by Taylor Close

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WHO ARE THE BEST SELLING AUTHORS OF ALL TIME? 1

William Shakespeare Shakespeare has sold between 2 and 4 billion copies of his plays and poetry.

Agatha Christie A British detective whodunnit author, Christie has sold between 2 and 4 billion copies of her 85 books.

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Barbara Cartland This British romance author has approximately 1 billion sales between her 783 books.

Danielle Steel American romance author Danielle Steel has sold between 500 and 800 million copies of her 120 romance novels.

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Harold Robbins This American adventure author has sold around 750 million copies of his 23 books.

Georges Simenon French detective author Georges Simenon has sold between 500 and 700 million copies of his 570 books.

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Sidney Sheldon English suspense author Sidney Sheldon has sold between 370 and 600 million copies of his 21 books.

Enid Blyton English children’s literature author Enid Blyton has sold 300 and 600 copies of her 800 books.

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Dr. Seuss

American children’s book author Dr. Seuss, or Theodor Geisel, has sold between 100 and 500 million copies of his 44 books.

J.K. Rowling British fantasy author J.K. Rowling, best known for the “Harry Potter” series, has sold between 350 and 450 million copies of her 11 books.

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WHAT ARE AMERICA Alabama In Alabama, bear wrestling matches are prohibited.

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It is illegal to fish fo Sunday in Ohio.

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In Alaska, it is considered an offense to push a living moose out of a moving airplane.

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A bingo game cannot last more than five hours.

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Nevada In Nevada, it is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

New York In New York, a person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.

Kansas In Kansas, no one is allowed to catch fish with their bare hands.

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WHAT ARE THE WEIRDEST MOON LANDING

PAUL IS DEAD

Some cite a waving flag and strange lights as proof that the moon landing was faked by the government on a studio sound stage.

One conspiracy claims that Paul McCartney died in 1966. Believers claim The Beatles covered up his death and have decoded lyrics as evidence.

SEPTEMBER 11 After the horrendous attacks, some believed that the U.S. government orchestrated the attacks to provoke war.

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NEW WORLD ORDER The speculation that an elite group of people is planning to rule the world was spread by the Masonic symbols in the Denver Airport.

JFK ASSASSINATION Despite the government’s claim that there was only one killer, many believe in a broader assassination plot that included the CIA. Design by Sydney Weiss Information by Yasmine Guedira

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WHAT DO YOUR FREQUENTLY U The Comedian When you have great sense of humor, the best way to show it in the digital age is the use of emojis such as the laughing or crying face, the poop head emoji, or the happy smiling cat. These emojis are funny and a bit quirky, exemplifying the sender’s personality.

The Dad Classic Dad emojis range from the running man to the thumbs up to the smiley face with sunglasses. These emojis are perfect for all dads. Other emojis that dads tend to use are the punching fist emoji and the red NO sign. These emojis can be used in attempts to be “cool” or “hip” while sending their points home.

The Partier If your list includes a decent number of party emoticons, super smiley faces, or drinks, you may be a partier. These emojis are most likely used to indicate an exciting celebration. If these emojis are used as much as you party, it would make sense that they are your most-used.

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USED EMOJIS SAY ABOUT YOU? The Annoyed Friend

Do you get annoyed easily? If so, your emojis probably show it. When you are feeling annoyed, whether at friends or work, the best way to show it is through the use of the rolling eye face, the scowl face, or the grey box emoji that only says “ok.� Using these emojis implies that you are getting mad at what someone is doing and that you would like them to stop.

The Drama Queen You express your emotions with heightened emojis all the time. The emojis that are used most often by this type of person are the heart eyes emoji, the angry devil emoji, or the regular heart emoticon.

All of these are used multiple times in a row. If you text this way, you are probably the most dramatic texter in your friend group.

The Witty Friend

For this category, there is not a specific group of emojis that can be used to characterize this type of texter. These people use the weirdest emojis possible and create their own languages with them. After a while, their friends, families, and whoever else they are texting seem to pick up on this weird lingo.

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WHAT ARE THE STRA January

February

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Measure Your Feet Day

Create a Vacuum Day

May

June

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Star Wars Day

Donald Duck Day

September

October

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Be Late for Something Day 22

Holiday Insights

Moldy Cheese Day

ANGEST HOLIDAYS? March

April

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If Pets Had Thumbs Day

Barbershop Quartet Day

July

August

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Hammock Day

Clown Day

November

December

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Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

Card Playing Day Design by Hannah Frey Information by Sara Margolis

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