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TIDBITS® REMEMBERS THE LITTLE THINGS
by Kathy Wolfe It’s the little things that count, right? This week, Tidbits focuses on some things in the category of “little.” • Cartoonist Harold Gray debuted his comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” in August of 1924 in the New York Daily News. The name was borrowed from poet James Whitcomb Riley’s 1885 work “Little Orphant Annie.” The 10-year-old orphan had unruly, curly red hair, wore a red dress, and frequently used the phrases “Gee whiskers” and “Leapin’ lizards!” Her financial benefactor was Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks and his mean-spirited wife. Five months after Annie’s debut, a puppy rescued her from a gang of vicious boys. Unable to keep the dog, whom she had named Sandy, Annie gave him to a restaurant owner. But in a May, 1925 strip, Sandy rescued Annie once again, this time from gypsy kidnappers, and the dog became her own. • Little Orphan Annie was almost Little Orphan Otto, but when Harold Gray saw that of the 43 strips in print in 1924, only three featured females in a prominent role, he made the switch to Annie. • Little Orphan Annie was so popular that it also had its own radio show, was produced as a Broadway musical in 1977, and made into five different movie adaptations
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THE LITTLE THINGS (continued): • Although it was a comic, Gray used “Little Orphan Annie” as a platform to reflect his political views, inserting comments about his dislike of organized labor unions, FDR’s New Deal, Communism, as well as his staunch anti-racism views. The strip occasionally contained rather violent content, including muggings, knives, and street gangs, leading a few newspapers to suspend it until that storyline concluded. • After an 86-year run, “Little Orphan Annie” appeared in papers for the last time on June 13, 2010. At the time, fewer than 20 newspapers were still running it, one of which was the New York Daily News, the original debut paper, which had carried the comic for its entire span. • Richard Wayne Penniman achieved rock ‘n’ roll fame in the mid-1950s under the stage name of Little Richard. He got his start singing gospel in church at a young age. At 23, Richard’s first attempt at recording resulted in an immediate “Billboard” hit, “Tutti Fruitti” in 1955. It was followed up by “Long Tall Sally” and “Good Golly Miss Molly.” In 1957, Penniman stepped away from rock, turning to recording gospel songs and forming a traveling evangelistic preaching team. He returned to the rock genre in 1964. Little Richard was one of the ten original inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. • One of the most popular works of fiction in the late 19th century was “Little Lord Fauntleroy,” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was the rags-to-riches tale of young Cedric Errol, who, living in poverty with his mother, inherited an earldom and a sizable estate from his grandfather. The book launched a fashion fad, the Fauntleroy suit, a black velvet jacket and matching knee pants, along with a fancy blouse with a lace or ruffled collar. There have been upwards of 20 film adaptations of the story, beginning in 1914 and continuing until 2012.
• We heard from J.D. in Northern Colorado about a recent tip on egg carton use. He wanted to remind me that while Styrofoam egg cartons may be easily recyclable in some places (I take them to my local grocery store), that’s not true for all states. Thanks for the reminder, J.D., and for being a reader. Maybe it’s time to lobby our grocery chains to switch to cardboard cartons. • “I put dryer sheets in any size wastebasket. One can put three or four folded out to stand up and put a bag in the basket for a fresher smell. Change dryer sheets as often as you like.” -- S.H. in Minnesota • B.H. in Washington has an interesting tactic to keep ants off her hummingbird feeder, which hangs from a pole. “Cut a small hole out of the bottom of a grocery sack, thread the hole on the pole, slide down about two-thirds of the way, tape the edges to the pole tightly, and let the sack hang down like a bell. You will never have another ant climbing up your feeder pole.” • Get lots of extra bathroom storage by hanging an organizer over the back of the door. Look online and you’ll find fancy versions made with drawers and hooks, or just use a good old-fashioned plastic shoe organizer that you can pick up at your local big box for less than $10. • To remove a persistent smell from a lunchbox, wash thoroughly with baking soda and dish soap, then hang to dry. Stuff the lunchbox with crumpled up newspaper and seal for a day. Remove the newspaper, and hopefully the smell with it. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #19 May 10th 2021 THE LITTLE THINGS (continued): • In 1934, Ruth and O.D. McKee expanded their small bakery by taking over another operation, offering small cakes for a lower price than the competition. Over the next two decades, the company went national, selling Nutty Bars, Swiss Rolls, Zebra Cakes, and Banana Twins, along with a new invention – two oatmeal cookies sandwiched together with fluffy crème filling, dubbed appropriately, the Oatmeal Crème Pie. Within just 10 months of the debut of oatmeal crème pies, 14 million cakes had been sold. In 1960, the McKee Baking Company introduced a family-sized carton of 12 individuallywrapped cakes for 49 cents. That same year, the company needed a creative logo for the box and O.D. decided that the face of his little granddaughter Debbie would be perfect for the box, and hired illustrator Pearl Mann to create Debbie’s portrait. Debbie’s image has endured on the packaging of Little Debbie snacks for more than 60 years, with very few changes. • Little Debbie was so successful that a 45 RPM vinyl record of the Little Debbie jingle on one side and the reading of a children’s story on the flip side was released. In 1969, the company unveiled Moon Crunch Snacks in commemoration of the 1969 moon landing. In 1982, Little Debbie cakes were named as the official snack of the 1982 World’s Fair held in Knoxville, Tennessee. A Little Debbie doll introduced in 1985 celebrated the 25th anniversary of the brand. The 50th anniversary in 2010 brought a national “Little Debbie Look-Alike Contest,” prompting more than 900 children to submit photos in hopes of winning a $5,000 scholarship.
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #19 May 10th 2021 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County THE LITTLE THINGS (continued): • Kids have been reading Little Golden Books since 1942, when Western Publishing released the first 12 books of the series for 25 cents each. Included in the initial offering were such wellknown titles as “Three Little Kittens,” “Mother Goose,” “The Little Red Hen,” “Scuffy the Tugboat,” and “The Poky Little Puppy,” all in a 42-page format, printed in either two or four colors. “The Poky Little Puppy,” which was the one-billionth Little Golden Book printed, is the top-selling children’s book of all time. The series has expanded to include more contemporary subjects such as Sesame Street, Disney, Barbie, Power Rangers, and even Star Wars. That 25-cent price remained the same until the 1960s, when it was raised to 29 cents. By the 1990s, the books were $1.99. • What child hasn’t heard the story of “Little Red Riding Hood”? The tale about the young girl and the Big Bad Wolf dates back to the 10th century, with many versions relating the account, including the Italian account of “The False Grandmother.” The two best known were written by Charles Perrault, published in 1697, and the fairy tale retold by the Brothers Grimm, printed in 1812, which they called Rotkäppchen, or “Red Cap.” The endings differ among the varying tales, with one finishing with the wolf eating both the grandmother and Red Riding Hood, who rescued by a lumberjack, who cut open the wolf’s body, freeing them. A kinder, gentler version locks Grandmother in the closet, and Red is rescued from becoming the wolf’s lunch by the woodcutter. The hero also differs between a lumberjack and a huntsman seeking the animal’s hide.
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By Lucie Winborne • Are you a fan of hot peppers? One you might want to avoid is the Dragon’s Breath chili pepper, which could kill you by causing a type of anaphylactic shock, burning and even closing your airway. But Mike Smith, its inventor, never intended it to be eaten: It was actually developed for use as a topical numbing agent for people who are allergic to regular anesthetics. • Only two countries use the color purple in their national flags -- Dominica and Nicaragua. • Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Peter Benchley’s “Jaws” made a lot of folks afraid to go back in the water, but perhaps what they should have been more concerned about is the fact that the sea is also home to nearly 200,000 different kinds of viruses! • It is illegal to enter the House of Parliament while wearing a suit of armor. • The first person to be charged with driving too fast was Walter Arnold, of the English village Paddock Wood in Kent. On Jan. 28, 1896, he clocked in at four times the speed limit in his Benz -- or a whopping 8 mph. A constable chased him down on a bicycle and issued Arnold a ticket. • Just as earth has earthquakes, the moon has -- you guessed it -- moonquakes. While less common and less intense than the shakes we know and dread, they’re believed to result from tidal stresses connected to the distance between the two bodies. • The Elysia cf. marginata, a type of sea slug, can not only survive decapitation, but grow an entire new body afterward. • Pineapple works as a natural meat tenderizer. It’s packed with the enzyme bromelain, which breaks down protein chains.
Thought for Today: “Towering genius disdains a beaten path. It seeks regions hitherto unexplored.” -- Abraham Lincoln (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
ASTHMA TODAY With more than 26 million Americans diagnosed with asthma, and 225,000 people worldwide dying from asthma, it’s time we take another look at it. So often, we are led to believe that asthma is just something that happens to us – “it’s in your genes”. But we have more to do with it than originally thought. Asthma is a chronic lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. It is generally acquired, meaning you were not born with it. The bronchial tubes, or airways, become inflamed. Frequently this begins with a bacterial or viral infection that settles in the lungs and never completely resolves. This inflammation causes tightening of the surrounding muscles, narrowing the airways. This is compounded by excess mucus production. Symptoms include: wheezing, shortness of breath, especially during exercise, and chest pain or tightness. Typically, there is a need for medications to open the airways, allowing for increased flow of air into the lungs. It can be a very frightening experience to not get air, and could be (as the stats above show), life-threatening. There are causes and triggers. Common triggers of an asthma attack include environmental allergies, food allergies, and upper respiratory tract infections. Even heart burn can trigger an asthma attack, as can strong emotions. Furthermore, medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs can trigger asthma.
Weak lungs top the list of causative factors, but what makes them weak? Allergies are not only a trigger, but chronic allergies can lead to asthma. To treat asthma, the lungs have to be strengthened in order to resist these chronic insults, but also the gut has to be healed so that the person doesn’t have food allergies. To the degree that avoidance of the allergens is a must, so too is remedying the issue in the body that has caused it to be so hyper-reactive in the first place. Statistics show that those who are overweight are more likely to have asthma than those of normal weight. Stress is certainly a trigger, but also a cause. Studies have found that those who are under stress for extended periods of time have higher asthma rates. This may be part of the immune suppression that occurs with chronic stress. The biggest causative factor is chronic nutritional deficiencies. The essentials – vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, in particular are needed. You need healthy digestion, a healthy immune system, good exercise, plenty of water consumption, positive attitude, and even exposure to dirt! Studies have found that homes that are too clean actually contribute to asthma because the immune system is denied the opportunity to brace itself against “foreign invaders”! The body is a complex matrix of factors that contribute to asthma and so it is important that the person is treated, not just the disease.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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Still Waiting on Records?
Weeks ago, I wrote about the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) being mostly closed due to COVID-19 with staff unable to process requests for information. I warned that unless you have one of a very short list of essential reasons for asking, your request is going back on the pile to be handled later. Now, the Department of Veterans Affairs is going to work with the National Archives and Records Administration to get COVID-19 vaccines to on-site staff so that they can return to work to process compensation claims. The VA is going to provide enrollment specialists and medical staff with vaccines provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. The short list of requests the NPRC is able to handle are true emergencies: records information so veterans can get medical treatment, burials and homeless veterans trying to get into homeless shelters. And, no, in answer to one Missouri veteran who asked if he could just show up in St. Louis and do his own research. All National Archives research rooms are closed. All museums are closed. No tours, no school visits, nothing involving the public strolling in. If you have a genuine emergency, you’ll need to fax them Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records. The NPRC’s website says its fax machines are down, but here are alternate fax numbers to send your emergency request: 314-801-0764, 314-801-0762, 314-801-0569, 314-801-0984, 314-801-9195. Include an email address. On the off chance the records you need have already been digitized online, check www.archives.gov, click Veterans’ Service Records. Unfortunately, at this point, all records digitizing has come to a halt. One has to wonder about the true size of the records request backlog. A letter signed by 185 members of Congress gave the number as 480,000. It also mentions the $15 million given to NPRC to help get the backlog cleared, the emergency number that isn’t answered and the call center that isn’t staffed. What did we get for that $15 million? (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta PHOTO: Margot Robbie in “Mary Queen of Scots” Photo Credit: Focus Features
From a Cinderella story (“Ever After,” with Drew Barrymore as cute as a button) to ruthless, empire-building strategy that plays out over years (“Game of Thrones,” anyone?), people just love royalty. However, there’s one family that seems to captivate Western attention again and again: the throne keepers of Merry Old England. In any grocery store aisle you’ll see magazines filled with stories of William and Kate, Harry and Meghan, and a solitary Queen Elizabeth mourning the recent loss of husband Prince Phillip. Some 750 million people tuned in to watch Lady Diana wed Prince Charles. And that was 1981! Here is a royal flush of films to satiate your need for nobility. “Elizabeth” -- The most fascinating of the English queens, Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchette), rises to the throne upon the death of her half sister Mary. The prevailing advice is for Elizabeth to marry in order to solidify her claim of the crown. She instead carries on an affair with an English lord (Joseph Fiennes). But her court is awash in conspiracy and intrigue, so with the help of her ruthless adviser Frances Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), Elizabeth establishes her place as the “Virgin Queen,” who needs no man. “Mary, Queen of Scots” -- A liberal dose of history and two fantastically intriguing characters converge in this film that chronicles two strong women’s struggle to find respect in 16th-century England and Scotland. Margot Robbie is Queen Elizabeth I, unable to conceive and so with a tenuous command of the English crown. Saoirse Ronan is Mary, the Catholic queen returned from France to take her place on the Scottish throne. “Victoria & Abdul” -- Dame Judy Dench dons the crown as Queen Victoria. Ali Fazal plays Abdul Karim, a Muslim clerk from India dispatched to the court of Victoria to present her an honor: a gold coin printed with her likeness. Abdul is a welcome change from the suffocating pleasing of the courtiers, and Victoria adopts him as a friend, a friendship not without adversity. “The King’s Speech” -- Colin Firth (himself a bit of dreamy English star royalty) takes the central role as Prince Albert, future king of England, George VI. He suffers from a debilitating stutter for which he employs an Australian speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush). The film -- a Best Picture Oscar winner -- follows their long relationship, from the days before his older brother abdicates the throne through the preparation to deliver his most monumental of speeches: Britain’s declaration of war on Nazi Germany. “The Queen” -- In a sublime performance, Helen Mirren captures Queen Elizabeth II in the days surrounding and following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in a car accident in Paris. Beloved by the public as Diana was, the response to her loss was botched by official royal sources. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
Flea Baths Offer Cats Only Temporary Relief
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my mother passed away last year, I brought her two cats to live with me. They’re sweet and have settled in nicely, but they also have fleas. These came with them from my mom’s house. Giving them a bath removes the fleas temporarily, but after a couple of weeks both cats are covered again. How can I get rid of these pests once and for all? -- Jeremy in Knoxville DEAR JEREMY: My condolences on your mother’s passing, and thank you for caring for her pets. While it may be impossible to completely get rid of fleas, you can drastically reduce the level of infestation on your cats. Here’s how: -- Continue regular treatment of the cats through flea baths, collars or topical treatments. -- Comb through the cats’ fur daily using your fingers or a brush: Tiny dark specks indicate that fleas are still present. -- Don’t let cats outdoors: Fleas and ticks will hitch a ride on their fur. -- Two to four times a year, treat your entire home for fleas. These pests can lay hundreds or thousands of tiny eggs in your cats’ hair, in carpets and rugs, and in dusty corners. Close your cats in a safe room and sprinkle flea powder across the carpet and into the corners, let sit for as many hours as the instructions say, then vacuum up. Wash rugs, if possible. -- Dust and vacuum your home once a week. Vacuum twice per week in peak flea season, during the warmer months. This helps remove unhatched flea eggs. Vigilance and a proactive cleaning and treatment routine will keep those fleas at bay. Send your tips, comments and questions to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On May 22, 1455, the battle of England’s War of the Roses begins in St. Albans, 20 miles northwest of London. The forces of House of York, whose badge was a white rose, defeated the red-rose House of Lancaster. Both families claimed the throne and the war would stretch on for 30 years. • On May 23, 1934, famed fugitives Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker are killed in a police ambush near Sailes, Louisiana. They died in a two-minute fusillade of over 150 bullets. The Barrow Gang was believed responsible for the deaths of 13 people, including nine police officers. • On May 21, 1955, then-unknown singer Chuck Berry pays his first visit to a recording studio and cuts “Maybellene.” The song became a No. 1 R&B hit and a top 5 pop hit. It helped that DJ Alan Freed played the record for two hours straight during his WINS radio show in New York City. • On May 17, 1965, after a two-year investigation, the FBI declares the supposedly pornographic lyrics of “Louie Louie” to be officially unintelligible. • On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens, a volcanic peak in southwestern Washington, violently erupts. The massive blast killed 57 people and leveled nearly all vegetation as far as 12 miles away. • On May 19, 1997, a 3-year-old boy dies of avian influenza in Hong Kong. Before the outbreak was controlled, six people were dead and 1.6 million domestic fowl were destroyed. The virus mutated and caused 62 more human deaths in Asia by 2005. • On May 20, 2007, Fox’s long-running animated series “The Simpsons” airs its 400th episode. “The Simpsons” debuted in December 1989 with a special Christmas show, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” Its success paved the way for other adult-oriented animated series, notably “King of the Hill,” “The Family Guy” and “South Park.” (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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By Matilda Charles
Lessons Learned From Buying Online
So many things have changed in how we live our lives in the time of COVID. It’s been a year since it all began in earnest and, despite the vaccines, nothing has really gone back to normal. Even small tasks have a layer of “more difficult” on them ... such as buying a new handheld vacuum cleaner. My little handheld vac began dying after just a short time. I tried to baby it along, but now even with a full overnight charge, it only runs for 42 seconds before it quits again and wants another long charge. Used to be I’d go off to a local store, examine several possibilities and buy one. This time I went online, where thousands of selections awaited me, as well as hundreds of reviews for each item. I changed the list to lowest price first. I changed the list to most popular. I searched for only the manufacturer of my current handheld vac. It didn’t help. Here are some things I learned along the way. If you’re faced with making a purchase online and are hit with too many choices, call your local stores and ask what they recommend. Then look up the item online. If an item description (such as for a big fry pan) says it weighs 5.2 pounds, take your current fry pan into the bathroom and weigh it on your scale for comparison. If you want new shirts and the sizing chart online is iffy, order more of what you already have, but in different colors. The end result of this saga is that I purchased the same brand and model as my current vacuum. If nothing else, I know it will last approximately 2.5 years, which is right after the warranty expires. But at least I’ll know what to expect while it works. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Simply put…because it makes a difference. But, here is the wonderful secret, it makes a difference in our residents’ lives, in their loved one’s lives, and, most especially, in our lives!! Conversations, calls, notes, cards, letters, like this one just received fill our cups of love to the brim! “Thank you for taking such good care of my husband... I am so glad he’s in such a nice safe place.” “According to the National Opinion Research Centre, 8 in 10 people reported their time caregiving as a positive experience. (National Opinion Research Center, “Long Term Care in America: Expectations and Reality,” ResearchHighlights (May 2014).) From gaining a greater sense of purpose to new life skills, it’s clear that the benefits of caregiving don’t just apply to the recipient, but also those who provide the care. Here are a few of the wonderful benefits caregivers often experience: Feeling Good – Caring for others provides benefits that most people often don’t experience… Feeling a Sense of Accomplishment - Taking care of someone else presents unique challenges and obstacles to overcome… Feeling loved and building strong Relationships – Caring for others helps to develop empathy and the ability to connect with people, even in difficult times… Feeling valued and experiencing personal growth – Caregivers gain a variety of skills from their experiences… While the task of caregiver presents many challenges, it’s clear that, with the right attitude, the benefits heavily outweigh any negatives. Caregiving presents a special opportunity to gain intangible benefits that last a lifetime… (HomeInstead Senior Care, www.caregiverStress.com ) Our note to our Lodge families…THANK YOU!! (If you know someone who would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755- 3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. We are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!)
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net
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1. GEOGRAPHY: Once known as the Gilbert Islands, what is the current name of the island nation? 2. ADVERTISING SLOGANS: What product’s slogan is, “It gives you wings”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to die in office? 4. MOVIES: What was the town’s name in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”? 5. ANATOMY: In what part of the human body is the ulna located? 6. TELEVISION: Which 1960s sitcom featured the catchphrase, “Sorry about that, chief”? 7. HISTORY: In which century did England’s War of the Roses take place? 8. LITERATURE: The setting of which children’s book is a place called Puddleby-on-theMarsh? 9. MATH: What Arabic number is represented by the Roman numerals DCIX? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does a cytologist study? Answers 1. Kiribati 2. Red Bull 3. William Henry Harrison 4. Bedford Falls 5. Forearm 6. “Get Smart” 7. 15th 8. “The Story of Dr. Dolittle” 9. 609 10. Cells (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Who wrote and released “Hang On in There Baby”? 2. How did The Eagles get their start? 3. What was John Denver’s first U.S. No. 1 hit? 4. Which singer wrote and released “Tracks of My Tears”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “How many roads must a man walk down before they call him a man?” Answers 1. Johnny Bristol, in 1974. Bristol was the songwriter/producer behind dozens of Motown hits, including “Your Precious Love,” “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You” and “Twenty-Five Miles.” 2. Linda Ronstadt recruited some of them (Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Bernie Leadon) to tour with her and play on her third album before they went out on their own. 3. “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” in 1974. 4. Smokey Robinson, in 1965. But it was Johnny Rivers’ own version that topped the charts in 1967. 5. “Blowin’ in the Wind,” by Bob Dylan in 1962. The song asks questions about freedom, peace and war, and ended up on Rolling Stone’s 500 best songs list in the No. 14 slot. It started as only two verses with the middle one added later. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate
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