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On May 15, 1930 Ellen Church became the first female flight attendant. Previously, the co-pilot or ‘cabin boys’ were responsible for serving passengers. Come along with Tidbits as we take to the skies! ELLEN CHURCH Ellen Church was a trained pilot, and in 1930 she applied for a job as a pilot. She was turned down, but when they found out she was also a nurse, she was hired to serve as a stewardess because it was thought that having a nurse aboard would reassure passengers. At first, all stewardesses were nurses. Ellen’s career as a stewardess was cut short when she was injured in a car accident after just 18 months. She was a nurse for the rest of her life. FLIGHT FACTS • Female flight attendants still outnumber male flight attendants by a margin of 6 to 1. • About 10% of commercial pilots are female. • In 1970, 1% of business travelers were female. By 2000, 51% were female. • About 650 million people travel on U.S. airlines annually and there are over 100,000 flight attendants to serve them. • A typical flight attendant will serve on three flights in a single work day. Each craft holds about 270 people. That’s over 800 passengers to deal with every single day.

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of sea turtles called? 2. SCIENCE: For what field of science was Tycho Brahe best known? 3. LITERATURE: How many book-length novels about Tarzan did Edgar Rice Burroughs write? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What part of the world was once called Caledonia by the Romans? 5. HISTORY: Which French king greatly expanded the Palace of Versailles and moved his court there? 6. MATHEMATICS: How many zeros are in the number 1 billion? 7. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only Roman Catholic president of the United States? 8. MOVIES: What early movie star made a career based on his portrayal of "The Tramp"? 9. LANGUAGE: What word describes the next-tolast event or item? 10. ANATOMY: What is the scapula more commonly known as? (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. .

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FYI FLIGHT FACTS • If your flight is delayed, be aware that flight attendants are paid only from the time a plane pushes back from the gate until it opens its doors at the next city. The most stressful part of every work day– the boarding and the deplaning– is not on the clock for most flight attendants. They don’t get paid anything at all if a plane is delayed while the passengers are still in the terminal, and they’re paid a fraction of their regular salary if the loaded plane sits on the tarmac for more than an hour. Therefore, flight attendants are just as frustrated by delays as you are. • The reason you have to return your tray table to its upright and locked position is so you won’t impale yourself on it if the plane crashes. The reason you have to return your seat to its upright position is to make evacuation easier in event of a disaster, to minimize whiplash, and to prevent you from slipping under your seat belt in the event of a sudden stop. The reason you have to turn off headphones is so you can hear emergency announcements. The reason you have to raise your window shade is so you’ll have a better feel for which way is up and give you better orientation if there’s an accident, as well as making it easier for rescuers to see inside. The reason you have to stow your carry-on items and put away your computers is to avoid having them act like airborne missiles. Lights are dimmed so you’re not blinded by light while dashing through smoke. • Because people seated in the exit row might be called upon to open the emergency exit, there are 3 rules governing who gets to sit there. First, you have to be over 15 years old. Second, you must speak English. Third, you cannot require a seat belt extension. This is because you have to be able to see the exit; you have to be able to verbally direct people to the exit; and you have to be physically capable of opening the exit.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: How did cats get the nickname “Kitty?” -- Evelyn in Orlando DEAR EVELYN: Good question! It seems like everyone summons their cat using “Here, kitty kitty,” or calls their cat “Kitty” when they’re not addressing it by name. So where did this common name come from? It likely stems from “kitten,” the name for a young cat. This English word dates back to the Middle Ages and describes the offspring of domesticated cats and some smaller wildcats. (Offspring of lions, for example, are called “cubs.”) There are other names for cats, of course. There’s the scientiﬁc term for housecats, “felis catus” (which sounds a lot like a Harry Potter incantation). There’s the general term for all cats, “felines,” which includes big cats like tigers and lions, as well as wildcats and lynx and so on. And then there’s the other common

name for housecats, which is “pussycats.” Fully grown male cats that haven’t been neutered are called “toms,” and fully grown female cats who haven’t been spayed are known as “queens.” (And they know it, too!) So, why do we often call full-grown cats “kitty”? I think it’s because we humans tend to see even grown domestic housecats as cute, small animals -- even though adult cats can be stone-cold killers of small birds, lizards and other creatures outdoors (which is another good reason to keep your cat indoors). What’s interesting is how most domesticated cats will respond to a call of “Here, kitty kitty.” That’s likely because the phrase is so frequently used in Western countries, that most cats have heard it many times throughout their lives. Send your questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• The average number of people airborne over the U.S. at any moment 61,000 • Percent of first class passengers who are paying full fare rather than upgrades, frequent flyer members, or airline employees 25% • The busiest airports in the U.S. are Hartsfield in Atlanta and O’Hare in Chicago. Number of flights they service annually 1 million • Average time between take-offs at O’Hare 37 seconds • Number of flights handled per hour at peak times at O’Hare 210 • Number of hot dogs sold annually at O’Hare, more than any other place 2 million • Miles of wiring in a Boeing 747 170 mi (274 km) • Number of lights, gauges, and switches on the flight deck of a Boeing 747 365 • Gallons of fuel burned every minute a Boeing 747 is aloft 48 (182 l) • Average mileage of a Boeing 747 0.16 mpg (0.07 km/l) • Percent of fossil fuels used worldwide each year by commercial aviation 5% • Weight of a beverage cart 250 lbs (113 kg) • Average number of flights that take off each day in the U.S. 27,000 • Percent of the world’s trade goods transported by air 40% • Precise angle windows in an air traffic control tower are tilted to reduce reflection 15° • Toilet-to-passenger ratio in coach class 1:46 • Toilet-to-passenger ratio in first class 1:11 • Amount of water used per flush 8 oz (.25 l)

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* It was noted 20th-century British playwright Tom Stoppard who made the following sage observation: “It is better to be quotable than to be honest.” * You’ve probably seen ventriloquists perform, but you may not realize that it’s a skill not limited to humans. The crested bellbird, which can be found in the wetlands of Australia and Venezuela, throws its voice in order to misdirect predators. * Bibliophiles beware: Using a public library can carry hidden risks, as a 20-year-old woman in Wisconsin discovered when she checked out “White Oleander” and “Angels and Demons.” Heidi Dalibor never returned the books, and she didn’t respond to letters or phone calls requesting that she return the books and pay the overdue fine. Eventually, Dalibor was arrested by local police, who handcuffed and fingerprinted her, and she wasn’t released until her bail was paid. * We’ve all heard the childhood tale of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, then ‘fessing up because he could not tell a lie. Most history books don’t mention other aspects of his childhood, though; for instance, did you know that our first president, when he was 10 years old, was a champion wrestler and long jumper? * If you were a member of the middle class in Victorian England, you might have spent an enjoyable afternoon with friends on a boat, searching for bizarre sea creatures. This popular pastime was known as “monster spotting.” * Those who study such things say that the smallest vertebrate in the world is a type of carp: The Paedocypris progenetica grows to be less than half an inch long. *** Thought for the Day: “A husband is what is left of the lover after the nerve has been extracted.” -- Helen Rowland (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FLYING BY THE NUMBERS, cont’d • Number of jobs worldwide that revolve around flying, both in the air and on the ground 2 8 million • Altitude of the world’s highest airport in La Paz, Bolivia 13,313 feet (4.1 km) • Length of the world’s longest runway at Edwards AFB, California 7.5 mi (11.5 km) • Average number of pieces of luggage lost per every 1,000 passengers 4.55 • Hours of maintenance a commercial jet receives for every hour it flies 11 • Average number of passengers hurt each year due to not wearing seatbelts when the plane encounters turbulence 58 • Number of people who fly on American-based airlines every day 18 million • Population of New York City 8 . 2 5 million • Duration of the longest flight in the world, from New York to Hong Kong, a distance of 8,439 miles (13,581 km) 16 hours IT’S A FACT • A Boeing 747 averages just 0.16 miles per gallon (0.07 km per liter). However, because it’s carrying 200 or so people, it’s getting three times better gas mileage per passenger than an average SUV. WOMEN IN FLIGHT • 1910: Baroness Raymonde de Laroche of France became the first licensed female pilot. • 1921: Bessie Coleman became the first American black female pilot. • 1951: Carlene Roberts was elected VP of American Airlines, Inc. • 1953: Jacqueline Cochrane became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound. • 1958: Ruth Carol Taylor became the first black woman to become a flight attendant.

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• John was 18 in 1848 when he got a job in an optical shop in Switzerland. The following year he moved to Rochester, New York, and opened his own optical shop, manufacturing monocles, spectacles, and field glasses. His friend Henry made a financial investment in the business and they became partners. • One day John found a discarded piece of Vulcanite rubber. Experimenting, he discovered he could make eyeglass frames from the material. At that time, eyeglasses were made from either gold or horn. When the Civil War started, the price of gold and horn rose, and the demand for John’s Vulcanite glasses skyrocketed. • In 1860 he invented the first machine to produce glass lenses. As scientific research gained momentum, his machines also produced lenses for microscopes, telescopes, and cameras. • John’s son William revolutionized the industry by inventing a new process of making lenses by casting them out of molten glass. During the two World Wars, the company was asked to provide troops with gunsights, periscopes, target finders, and searchlight mirrors. • Because pilots suffered from high-altitude glare, the company produced sunglasses that used a polarized filter to absorb light. They had a large oval frame to shield an aviator’s eyes which needed to repeatedly glance down toward the instrument panel. These glasses became enormously popular and are still sold today. The company also expanded into contact lenses. • The company is named after the last names of John and his financial backer, Henry. What is the name of the company? Bonus points for naming the sunglasses. (Answer next page)

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• Frederick Smith’s grandfather was a steamboat captain. His father built a bus line. Fred was more interested in flying, and he earned money weekends as a charter pilot while he worked his way through Yale in the 1960s. • He often flew spare parts for computer companies who were unwilling to wait for ground delivery to get critical components to customers. • He joined the Marine Corps, and while serving in Viet Nam as a ground officer, he accompanied pilots on more than 200 combat missions, all while noticing how efficient the military’s delivery system is. • After leaving the military, he inherited $4 million from his father. He raised an additional $80 million from investors and decided to go into the business of providing business owners with the fastest delivery service on earth. • He started by purchasing a controlling interest in an airline maintenance company, then turned to buying used jets. He opened his doors for business in 1973, guaranteeing overnight delivery between any two points in the 11city network he set up. He carried just seven packages on his first run, and soon closed down in order to reorganize. • He more than doubled his network to 25 cities and re-launched the business a month later, this time carrying a total of 186 packages. • The U.S. Post Office sued him to try to maintain their monopoly. He lost $27 million in his first two years and resorted to playing the blackjack tables in Vegas to keep afloat. But by the late 1970s Americans nationwide were relying on his company’s ability to deliver critical goods overnight. Today the company has 645 aircraft and 71,000 trucks carrying upwards of 5.5 million items daily. Name it. (Answer next page)

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For Advertising Call (740) 441-7633 Answer: FedEx, short for Federal Express. QUIZ: A FAMOUS PHRASE • The U.S. Air Force wanted to know how sudden deceleration would affect pilots. They designed a series of experiments that consisted of volunteers being strapped into rocketpropelled sleds which were quickly accelerated before the brakes were abruptly applied. The volunteers wore a vest wired with sensors that measured the force. • According to the legend, an engineer named Edward designed this harness, but Edward did not install the sixteen individual sensors. A technician did that. • On the day of the first test, volunteer John Paul Stapp was strapped into his harness, belted into the seat, and sent for the ride of his life. The deceleration was so forceful that when Stapp staggered out of the seat, his nose was bleeding and his eyes were bloodshot. • When Edward went to gather the data collected by the sensors, he discovered to his dismay that not a single bit of information had been collected, because the technician wired the sensors backwards and not one of them functioned. Stapp had risked his life for nothing. • Edward muttered something about, “if there’s a way to do something wrong, he’ll find it.” • At a press conference a few days later, Stapp paraphrased Edward’s comment, saying words to the effect that, “if there are two or more ways to do something, and if one of those results in catastrophe, then someone will do it that way.” • Eventually this pessimistic saying was distilled, becoming a well-known expression that was named after Edward’s last name. What was Ed’s last name, and what is this pithy pessimistic platitude? Answer: Murphy, as in Murphy’s Law: “If anything can go wrong, it will.”

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I was a smoker for 65 years, and I got tired of my doctor and everyone else telling me the dangers of smoking. I tried e-cigarettes about two months ago, and I am hooked on them. At first I didn’t like the taste, but now I have gotten used to it. There is a large amount of “smoke” from them, and it is darkening my teeth. What’s your take on this new fad? -- S.G. ANSWER: There is no doubt that tobacco has caused vast amounts of suffering and death. The jury is out on the net effect of e-cigarettes, but here are my thoughts. Although e-cigarettes are likely to be much less dangerous than regular cigarettes, there is no doubt in my mind that they are at least potentially harmful to health. On the good side, if they help you quit your smoking habit, they may have a benefit to you. You should use them to help you quit smoking, then ideally quit using them as well. However, there is a bad side, and that is when nonsmokers start using them. Some users don’t think of them as cigarettes at all, calling them “hookah pens,” “vape pens” or other euphemisms. They are simply devices to provide nicotine and flavorings. You used the term “hooked on them,” and they probably do have the potential for addiction. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is Lactaid effective? Since it is an enzyme, why isn’t it denatured by stomach acid, then digested like other proteins? I know from experience that it works, but the biologist and chemist in me doesn’t understand how. -- D.M. ANSWER: Lactase, the enzyme in Lactaid, breaks down the milk sugar lactose, which many people can’t digest, into smaller sugars, glucose and galactose. The symptoms of lactose intolerance include bloating, gas and diarrhea. It works best in a slightly acidic environment, but will indeed be digested like other enzymes in the stomach once stomach acid can bring the pH in the stomach to the very acidic range. It works only because it is able to break down sugar faster than it is itself broken down. Clever people have designed lactase in forms that resist stomach acid and are active in the small intestine, which ought to work better. However, Lactaid works well enough for many people intolerant of milk. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: Years ago, I was told that eating raw carrots and fresh spinach improves vision. If this is true, why am I afflicted with macular degeneration after having eaten these for a long time? I also have taken vitamins to preserve vision for 10 years. Do these have justification? -- Anon. ANSWER: Fresh vegetables with beta carotene and certain multivitamins and minerals have been shown to slow the effect of age-related macular degeneration. It may be that you would have gotten macular degeneration both sooner and more severely had you not had a healthy diet and taken vitamins. Unfortunately, we don’t know of any preventive treatment -- nor any treatment once the disease has been diagnosed -- that is 100 percent effective. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2015 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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* J.C. in Florida writes: “The one thing I might add to your tips about preparing deviled eggs] is to make sure the eggs are point down during storage. That will keep the yolks centered and make stufﬁng easier.” Great point! A little vinegar in the boiling water will help to keep egg in the shell if it cracks. * “I love to put photos of family on the fridge. But I found that the photos were getting ruined from grease and moisture in the air. To get around that -- and to really preserve them -- I cleaned and laminated them. Afterward, I hot-glued little magnets to the backs, and now I can move them around to accommodate new photos. There are so many, and it gives me pleasure to look at them.” -C.R. in Oklahoma * This is a classic money-saving tip as well as safety advice: Lower your water-heater temperature from 140 F to 120 F. You’ll save money on heating water, and reduce the risk of a painful burn from scalding. * “Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. While you clean, you’ll distribute the good smell throughout your home.” -- F.H. in Colorado

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Look to us for your Canning Supplies. We carry Mrs. Wages Mixes, Lids, Fruit Pectin,etc. 5.4: Persevere Power – When Quitters Win By Ron Ross Quitting seems to be a way of life for so many people. How many teenagers do you know who quit school a few months before graduation? Look up and down your street – how many divorced people live around you? Did you ever get so mad at your boss that you walked off the job? What’s with all the quitting? You’ve heard the old saw, “Quitters never win and winners never quit,” but does it always apply? Sometimes we MUST quit. Sometimes we have no choice. Like Terry Fox, who started to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research running on a prosthesis on his amputated leg. After several thousand miles his run was interrupted by a massive attack of more cancer and he was forced to suspend his run and died soon thereafter. Like the lady who worked valiantly to save her marriage but her husband refused to cooperate and ran off with another woman. Like the various times in your and my lives when we could not see our way out of the ditch into which we had driven ourselves so we slammed on the brakes and just sat there for awhile. However, the times we are forced to quit are far fewer than those times when we just give up. From the moment we begin a challenging project, the reasons to quit come ﬂying in our face. It’s too hard, it will take longer than planned, it costs more than we can afford, it looks

bleak ahead, the numbers don’t add up, are only a few of the “reasons” we think we must quit. Then there is the fear of failure or the fear of success. And of course, there is fatigue, or maybe it is laziness. And oh yes, doubt – especially self-doubt. So how do you separate the emotional and intellectual conflict between quitting and persevering? It begins with a clear definition of your “why”. Why you are doing what you are doing? If the “why” is clear and righteous and worthy, then the “how”, though perhaps to be interrupted, altered or delayed, will always find a way. Throughout any project, two choices will be constant: persevere or quit. The question I ask is this: Can the point at which your strength wanes be changed? Can your ability to persevere a little longer be extended? Can you increase your mental and physical resilience for the sake of your “why”? The answer is yes – as long as you go back the next day for more. The answer is yes – as long as you accept that there are times of progress and times of regression in every project. You may have to quit short of your goal more often than you want, but you never give up on your “why”. You take every experience in the process as a learning experience and you do what has to be done to build within you the resilience you need to persevere.

And remember this: the likelihood of defeating yourself is much greater than being defeated by something or someone else. It is possible you may need to quit a hundred times before you gain the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed on the 101st. That is when quitters win.

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Q: My lawnmower didn’t seem to cut the grass as well last year as it did two years ago when it was new. Is there anything I can do to bring up its performance? -- Greg in Boise, Idaho A: A pre-season check and tune-up can really help your lawnmower’s performance. While the main issue here may be that the blades need sharpening, it’s a good idea to check other components to make sure they’re all OK. You might even want to schedule a mid-season check up, particularly if you’re having to mow every week or have a lot of yard to cut. You can sharpen the mower blades with a metal file, or a grinder, if you or a friend have one. Some hardware and home-improvement stores also offer this service. Gasoline can degrade over time, so empty the mower’s tank and fill it with fresh gas (some older mowers use a gas/oil mix). Check the oil. If it’s old or contaminated with grass particles, change it. Replace the mower’s air filter. Change the spark plug. Clean the undercarriage thoroughly, removing clumps of grass and debris. How you mow could be a factor, too. Are you mowing first thing in the morning to beat the heat? Wet grass forms clumps that can clog the mower, and mowing while it’s still damp with dew can damage the grass, too. Wait a few hours past sunup so the lawn dries out a bit. And don’t mow the grass right after it rains or has been watered. Letting your lawn grow too high between mowings also can cause grass to clump, slowing or even stalling the engine. Learn the recommended mowing height for your type of grass, and set your blade height accordingly. Mow often enough so that only the top third of the grass is trimmed away. TIP: After each mowing session, disconnect the spark plug wire (to prevent the mower from accidentally starting), tip it and remove any clumps of grass from the undercarriage using a hose or a sturdy brush -- never your hand.

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Customized Metal Solutions We Manufacture Painted Metal Roofing & Siding Products Bring in the measurements, choose your colors, and we will ONE cut and form the sheets, at our location and have them ready DAY for pick-up or delivery the next day. SERVICE NO ORDERING NECESSARY! QUALITY PRODUCTS!

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1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in unsweetened pineapple juice 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed with garlic press 12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds), skin removed 1. In blender, puree pineapple with its juice and remaining ingredients except drumsticks. Spoon 1/2 cup pineapple mixture into large self-sealing plastic bag; reserve remaining pineapple mixture for grilling. Add drumsticks to bag, turning to coat. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. 2. Remove drumsticks from bag; discard bag with marinade. Place drumsticks on grill over medium heat and cook 15 minutes, turning over once. Cook drumsticks 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until drumsticks are golden and juices run clear when thickest part is pierced with tip of knife, brushing twice with reserved pineapple mixture and turning occasionally. Makes 4 servings. * Each serving: About 260 calories, 8g total fat (2g saturated), 38g protein, 8g carbohydrate, 0g ﬁber, 123mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our website at www.goodhousekeeping.com/ recipeﬁnder/. (c) 2015 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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Are You Ready for Hail? May is the month when the highest number of hailstorms occur, and your chances of having property damage rises considerably. The good news is that hail damage is generally included in your homeowner policy as an Act of God, as are tornadoes and hurricanes. That means an insurance company can’t single you out and raise your premiums if you file a claim. They would have to raise the rates for everyone in your area. Damage from hail can be anywhere it touches: your car, roof, windows, shingles, outdoor HVAC units and siding. Even your trees can suffer from hail damage. (Some hail can hit speeds as high as 120 mph, according to stormdamagecenter.org.) There are steps you can take to ensure that all your losses are covered by your insurance company. Take pictures in advance, lots of them, ideally digital, and store those either in a bank box or by emailing them to yourself. Do an inventory as well and keep the list in a safe place. The biggest problem with hail damage is being able to identify it. Broken windows and the windshield in your vehicle will be obvious. Shingles on your roof can take the brunt of the damage, and you might not even know it if your roof isn’t inspected by an expert after especially bad storms. Damaged shingles can leak, causing even more problems when water gets down into your home. The damage to skylights might not initially be obvious if it’s the gaskets that are cracked. Damage to your trees and landscaping might not be obvious if the root systems are injured and if water then saturates the roots. Remember: If you wait too long to get an inspection and to file a claim, you won’t be able to tie it to the hailstorm and your claim might be denied. Don’t make the repairs yourself, as this might void your policy. When it comes to setting your insurance deductible, find a balance between what you can afford to pay on a monthly basis versus what you’ll be forced to pay as a deductible should you have a claim. The higher the deductible, the lower the monthly premium. Check stormdamagecenter.org for more information. Must see: how to avoid contractor scams. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. In 2014, Penn State turned two triple plays in one game, only the second time it happened in NCAA Division I baseball history. Who did it first? 2. Who was the last Chicago White Sox rookie before Jose Abreu (2014) to be selected to the All-Star Game? 3. Who holds the Pittsburgh Steelers record for most rushing yards in a season? 4. When was the last time before 2014 that Villanova’s men’s basketball team won the Big East regular-season title outright? 5. How many players were on all four of the Montreal Canadiens’ Stanley Cup winners between 1976 and 1979? 6. When was the last time before 2010 and 2014 that Canada’s men’s hockey team won back-to-back Olympic gold medals? 7. Name the three men in golf’s modern era to have top-five finishes in each of a PGA season’s four majors. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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