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• “Rain, rain, go away” might be something the residents of Mawsynram, India, want to say.

It’s the wettest place on earth, receiving over 36 feet of rainfall every year. Antofagasta, Chile, on the other hand, receives less than a tenth of a millimeter of rain per year, and many years, receives none at all.

• The community of Bagdad, California, had no rain for 767 days between October of 1912 and November of 1914. That’s two years and 37 days!

• You may have heard of Chicago referred to as the “Windy City,” but it’s not the windiest city in America. That distinction belongs to Blue Hill Observatory, Massachusetts, with an average annual wind speed of 15.4 mph.

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• Scientists maintain that there are about 760 thunderstorms occurring on our planet every hour. Trying to figure out how far away a thunderstorm is? Count the number of seconds between a lightning flash and the following clap of thunder. Divide that number by five to compute the distance to the lightning in miles.

• You’re more likely to be killed by a lightning strike in Florida than in any other state. Over a 10-year period, 74 people in that state died after being struck, with Texas a distant second with 28 deaths. You’ll be pretty safe in Washington, Oregon and North Dakota, where no deaths occurred during those 10 years.

• When strong currents of air carry water droplets up to a height where freezing occurs, ice particles form and grow. They become too heavy to be supported by the air current and fall to the ground as hail. Large hailstones can fall at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Compare that with the speed of a typical raindrop at 17 mph. Cheyenne, Wyoming, averages the most hailstorms in the United State each year, but those in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are the most severe.

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WEATHER (continued): • In 1986, a storm in Bangladesh produced the largest hailstones ever recorded; they weighed well over 2 lbs. each. Ninety-two people were killed by the stones. Bangladesh was also home to history’s deadliest cyclone in 1970, with a death toll of 300,000.

• Tornado Alley refers to an area stretching from central Texas to northern Iowa, and across Colorado, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Oklahoma. About 90 percent of U.S. tornadoes hit this region. There are more tornadoes in the United States than any other place in the world, with about 1,000 reported per year. Canada is a distant second, with about 100.

• If you’re a sun worshipper, then Yuma, Arizona, is the place for you! This Southwestern community receives more than 4,000 hours of sunshine a year, making it the sunniest place on earth. Yuma also has the lowest precipitation average in the United States, receiving just under 3 inches a year, and its record high temperature is 124˚ F.

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• The hottest temperature ever recorded on earth was back in September of 1922 in El Azizia, Libya, when the mercury soared to 136˚ F. The North American record belongs to Death Valley, California, at 134˚ F in July of 1913.

• Baby, it’s cold outside! How about 129˚ below zero reached in Vostok, Antarctica,in 1983?

Russia gets plenty cold, too, with low temps recorded at -90˚ F on more than one occasion.

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WEATHER (continued): • Alaska is the coldest U.S. state overall — at least five cities have had low temps dip under -60˚ F , with Barrow ranking as the coldest city. Down on the mainland, the honor of coldest city goes to International Falls, Minnesota. Neighboring Duluth, Baudette and Hibbing aren’t far behind. Two North Dakota communities, Grand Forks and Fargo, offer some stiff competition with average temps from December through March in the single digits.

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel ● On Jan. 9, 1493, Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees three “mermaids” and describes them as “not half as beautiful as they are painted.” They were in reality manatees. Mythical mermaids have existed in seafaring cultures since the time of the ancient Greeks. ● On Jan. 14, 1639, in Hartford, Conn., the first constitution in the American colonies, the “Fundamental Orders,” is adopted. The Fundamental Orders declared that “the foundation of authority is in the free consent of the people.” ● On Jan. 10, 1901, a drilling derrick at Spindle top Hill near Beaumont, Texas, produces an enormous gusher of crude oil, signalling the advent of the American oil industry. The geyser flowed at an initial rate of approximately 100,000 barrels a day and took nine days to cap. ● On Jan. 15, 1919, two million gallons of fiery hot molasses floods the streets of Boston, killing 21 people and a dozen horses. The molasses burst from a 58-foot-high tank in the heart of the city. An 8-foot-high wave of molasses swept away freight cars, knocked over the local firehouse and pushed over the support beams for the elevated train line. ● On Jan. 13, 1939, Arthur “Doc” Barker is shot and killed while trying to escape from Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay. Barker, of the notorious “Bloody Barkers” gang, was spotted on the rock-strewn shore of the island after climbing over the walls and tying pieces of wood together into a makeshift raft. ● On Jan. 11, 1973, the owners of America’s 24 major-league baseball teams vote to allow teams in the American League to use a “designated pinch-hitter” that could bat for the pitcher, while still allowing the pitcher to stay in the game. ● On Jan. 12, 1984, a panel overseeing the restoration of the Great Pyramids in Egypt abandons modern construction techniques in favor of the method employed by the ancient Egyptians. Restorers stopped using mortar and adopted the system of interlocking blocks practiced by the original pyramid builders. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Mr Jones is at a loss for what to do and is about to go call a cab when he hears a shout from behind the hospital fence, where one of the inmates has been watching the whole thing.

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Reaching Our Goals Where do you want to be a year from now? Are there goals you’d like to accomplish in 2012 but don’t feel they’re possible? Far too many of us perceive there are limits that hold us back as we get older. Some of those limits are surmountable, however, with a little analyzing and planning.

Start by writing down your goals for 2012. Be specific. Then look at what might be holding you back. Explore the ways you can make it happen.

Do you like museums and theater but can’t afford the fees? Call and ask if there are discounts that aren’t advertised, senior discounts or “pay what you can” matinees.

Do you want to read more books this year? If your vision is not what it was, make an eye appointment. Look for those page-size magnifying glasses.

Can’t get to the library very often? Call to ask if it has a book van or will mail books. Or barter with a friend that drives, and include lunch out.

Need to make home repairs or paint your living room but don’t want to be up on a ladder anymore? Hire someone to help with the stipulation that you’ll do part of the work.

Want to volunteer but don’t know how to start? Call the senior center or the humane society and tell them you have a free morning every week. They’ll put you to work!

Are your goals more along the lines of health and fitness? Consult your doctor and ask for advice. Perhaps he can recommend a local seniors exercise program.

Reaching our goals is possible!

Sometimes we only have to ask questions to find the answers.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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• The current Terminal building is not the first to sit on the site. The first depot was the brainchild of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt and was built on property he owned between 42nd and 48th Streets at a cost of $6.4 million, opening in 1871. A tragic train collision occurred in 1902 in a smokefilled tunnel, killing 17 and injuring 38. Steam locomotives were immediately banned, and plans were made to tear down the station and construct a new terminal for electric trains.

• Over the next 10 years, the old station was torn down and replaced in phases, and in 1913, the new Terminal officially opened, with more than 150,000 visitors on opening day. Boasting 75-foot windows and a massive marble staircase, it was an architectural masterpiece. The 125-foot-high vaulted, domed ceiling featured a brilliant blue and gold mural of a constellation-filled sky.

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• Also hidden below the Terminal is a train platform with a secret entrance and an elevator up to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. It was used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to enable him to avoid reporters, moving him from his train directly to his hotel. Don’t expect to traverse his route, however, on your New York City vacation. The door to FDR’s secret elevator has been welded shut.

• Perched atop the façade on the 42nd Street side of the Terminal is a 50-foot-high, 60-foot-wide sculpture of Mercury, patron god of travelers. He is flanked by Hercules and Minerva. This was to symbolize the wisdom (Mercury), speed (Minerva) and strength (Hercules) of Grand Central. About 1,500 tons of Indiana limestone went into the creation of the sculpture, which was unveiled 18 months after the Terminal’s formal opening. It also features a clock at its center with a 13-foot circumference.

• In 1947, Grand Central hosted more than 65 million travelers, a number equivalent to 40 percent of the nation’s population. However, when traveling by rail declined in the 1950s, there was talk of demolishing the Terminal and replacing it with a 6-million-square-foot office building. New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission was responsible for saving the site by having it designated as a landmark. A complete renovation of the Terminal in 1994 restored it to its opening day grandeur.

• Several movies have been filmed at Grand Central over the years, including both the “Men In Black” films, “I Am Legend,” “North by Northwest” and “The Cotton Club.”

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June 22– July 22 Plan to fail, Cancer, and you most certainly will. Head up, shoulders back and proceed with confidence. You have the goods to get the job done.

January 20– February 18 Uh-oh, Aquarius. You’re in a pickle, and there’s only one person to turn to for help. Admit your mistakes, be earnest in your plea, and they will respond favorably.

July 23– August 22 You’ve had more than your fair share of drama as of late, but that all comes to an end this Week, Leo. Be grateful for what was and what lies ahead.

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February 19– March 20 What goes around comes around. Remember that, Pisces, as you’ll be subject to many pranks. A change in scenery gives a project the big boost it needs.

August 23– September 22 Doggone it, Virgo. Just when you think you’re in the clear, it turns out that you’re not. Don’t try to pass it off. It was meant for you and only you.

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April 20– May 20 Tiny steps, Taurus. You took a leap, it didn’t pan out and now it’s time to scale back. Remember, it was the tortoise, not the hare, that won the race.

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May 21– June 21 A financial opportunity opens up the door to others. Don’t miss a one, Gemini. Creative endeavors must take a back seat to a personal problem.

November 22– December 21 Your star shines this week, Sagittarius, as you go above and beyond to completed the tasks assigned. The reward will be far more than you expect.

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