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by Kathy Wolfe Most of us are familiar with the popular Christmas tune “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” This week, Tidbits has a few more details about each of the gifts received by the singer from his or her “true love,” everything from drummers drumming to maids a-milking to swans, geese, turtledoves and the partridge in the pear tree! • The drum is considered the oldest musical instrument and is also used for non-musical purposes, such as long-distance communication. An Englishman set a world record by playing 400 separate drums in 16.3 seconds in 1995. Ireland’s Millennium Drum, constructed of birch plywood and sailcloth, is considered the world’s largest drum with a diameter of 15 feet, 6 inches. It was built for Ireland’s millennium festivities.
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• The 1993 Arizona half-marathon had an interesting entrant, Elizabeth Ursic, who chose to tap-dance the 13.1-mile distance. • In 1931, a couple set out to win Chicago’s Merry Garden Ballroom dance marathon. They danced over 214 days, with rest periods beginning at 20 minutes per hour, decreasing to zero minutes per hour. They were not allowed to close their eyes for more than 15 seconds. Their record-setting endurance was rewarded with a $2,000 prize. • A California cow named simply “Number 289” is the leader in lifetime milk production, with more than 54,070 gallons of milk to her credit. That’s enough to fill more than eight 60-foot tanker trucks. She averaged about 7 gallons a day, compared to about 4.4 gallons for a normal cow. Number 289 lived to be 19 years old, about four times longer than the average Holstein. • Thanks to L.O. Colvin, we have the milking machine. Back in 1860, he introduced the first suction-type contraption. A sign seen in recent years on the back of a milk truck read: “Modern Milking Machine Company … All That We Are We Owe to Udders.” • “Swan” is the 1,471st most popular last name in the United States, which computes to about 20,000 people.
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (continued): • Can you identify the famous family who lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane? It was television’s Herman Munster family — Herman, Lily, Grandpa and Eddie. • A hen begins laying eggs when she is about 20 weeks old. If a farmer uses artificial lighting, the hen will begin laying at a younger age. If she is exposed to about 15 hours of light per day, she will lay more eggs. The average hen lays about 250 eggs in a year. • A member of the pigeon family, a turtledove is noted for its purring coo. It differs from the mourning dove, although the two are often mistaken. Don’t look for turtledoves in America, as they live mainly in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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● It was megalomaniacal French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte who made the following sage observation: “Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.” ●Orchids are lovely flowers, and many people dedicate years to growing them and finding rare specimens. If you’re like most people, though, you probably don’t realize that the word orchid comes from the Greek word “orchis,” which means “testicle.” ● Records show that the town of Helena, Montana, had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world -- way back in 1888. ● In the early 1970s, a British plumber named John Hancock replaced an antique toilet in the home of John Lennon, then kept the old toilet for the rest of his life. In 2010, after Hancock’s death, his heirs put it up for auction. Even the auction house was surprised when the former Beatle’s throne fetched a whopping $14,740. ● When you’re in an unpopulated area and gaze up at the night sky, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the profusion of stars. But what’s truly overwhelming is this: All the stars that are visible from Earth represent only 0.000000000000001 percent of all the stars in the known universe. ●You may not be aware of this, but there is a new fad that is catching on among some groups across the country: tall biking. Hobbyists construct bicycles with normal-sized front and rear wheels, but with frames and seats that extend anywhere from 6 to 10 feet off the ground. Some riders actually use these bikes to joust, using lances made out of PVC pipe and foam rubber. It’s unclear, however, exactly how the riders mount their steeds. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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December 22– January 19
June 22– July 22 One celebration ends and another one begins. Play your cards right, Cancer, and you may have something worthwhile to celebrate. A relative needs your help.
January 20– February 18 Family members go all out to make this week special for you. Your presence is the only thanks needed, Aquarius. A colleague achieves the impossible. Congratulate them.
July 23– August 22 You’re inching closer to your dream, but you’re not there yet. Don’t give up, Leo. Plunge ahead and use every resource to make it happen. A memo sends a message.
The gift giving gets out of control, but who cares, Capricorn. Go with the flow and have fun. Dinner plans get even better with the arrival of unexpected guests.
February 19– March 20 Cash flows increase considerably, giving you the funds you need to finish a project at home. Go ahead, Pisces, and bring in a pro. You won’t regret it.
March 21– April 19 Out with the old and in with the new, Aries. There is no time like the present to clear away the clutter and learn how to do more with less.
April 20– May 20 Your calendar begins to open up, and that’s fine by you, Taurus. You had more than your fair share of fun, and now it’s time to get back down to business.
May 21– June 21 Hold on to your hat, Gemini. A blast from the past returns with surprises in tow for everyone. Mark the occasion with plenty of food and fun.
August 23– September 22 At last, you complete your to-do list and get ahead in several other areas of your life. Do something fun to celebrate, Virgo. Go dancing or see a movie.
September 23– October 22 The calm settles in after the storm. Take time out to smell the roses, Libra. A project at work wraps up just in time for another one to begin,
October 23– November 21 Startling revelations at a holiday function put everyone on edge. It’s up to you to work your magic and get the party back on track, Scorpio.
November 22– December 21 A slip-up gets your heart pounding, but lucky for you, Sagittarius, few notice it or take you seriously. A junk find has serious hidden potential.
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