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Cherry Pork Chops

The First Fact and Our Motto

• “There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge.” –Bertrand Russell

Boneless pork loin chops cook quickly, and since they have no bones, it’s easy to cut off all the ex cess fat. Fruit always goes nicely with pork -and here we used some of the season’s early cherries to make our special sauce.

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• The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are more than 2, 500 miles apart in most of the United States. But in some places in Central America, the world’s two biggest oceans are separated by fewer than 50 miles of land. Panama is the narrowest part of Central America, but there are no mountains in Panama that offer view of both oceans. However, a peak in the neighboring country of Costa Rica, the 11, 325 foot Mount Izaru, is the only point in the world from which you can see both oceans. • It sounds strange to say that rain keeps the earth dry, but that’s exactly what it does. The process that generates precipitation gathers moisture from the air and concentrates it in clouds, which later deposit the water in the form of rains. If this moisture didn’t condense to form rain, then the atmosphere would be unbearably humid. The entire earth would be heavily covered with moisture, and life, as we know it probably couldn’t exist.

3/4 pound green beans Salad oil Salt 1/2 pound dark sweet cherries 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 4 (about 4 ounces each) 1-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops 1/4 cup cherry-juice cocktail, or cranberry-rasp berry juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon beef-flavor instant bouillon

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Concussions and PTSD

• It’s against the law in California to set a trap for a mouse unless you have a hunting license. • In Gary, Indiana, it’s against the law to take a streetcar or go to a theater within four hours after eating garlic.

The first line of “Aftershock: The Ticking Time Bomb of Soldiers’ Traumatic Brain Injuries” says: “At 8:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2010, Iraq veteran Brock Savelkoul decided it was time to die.” The long article begins by describing a standoff with police while Savelkoul gripped a 9-mm pistol and an untrained police officer tried to talk him down from a suicide wish. Savelkoul, a decorated veteran with three tours in Iraq under his belt, suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress More Facts Disorder -- and he’d had enough. • Did you ever hear of “American Flag” or “Aftershock,” by T. Christian Miller and Daniel Zwerd lin, should be required reading for a long list of people: “Licorice Lulu”? They’re the names of doctors, nurses, family of returning veterans, active flavors of chewing gum that were made and military in harm’s way -- and veterans who have experi sold more than 100 years ago. These gums enced difficulties adjusting to civilian life after suffer Page 6 were made in Maine by two brothers named ing seemingly mild concussions from blasts. Curtis. Back in 1848, they began making The question that remains for doctors is whether a mild gum from the sap of spruce trees. It was traumatic brain injury (concussion) can lead to PTSD. The answer likely lies in how the injury came to be: America’s first chewing gum, and it was a football field concussion in a familiar setting can be • Francis Scott Key composed the words to “The packaged under the name of “State of Star Main Scott Key composed the words to “The Star different from one in a frightening circumstance of war. •• Francis Francis Scott Key composed the words to “The Star Pure Spruce Gum.” Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope. Scott Key composed the words to “The Star As the article describes, severe traumatic brain injuries •• Francis Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope. Francis Scott Key composed the words to “The Star Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope. • Francis Scott Key composed the words to “The Star aren’t as likely to lead to PTSD because the person is • Since • The fighting fish of Siam make their egg serving soda water on Sundays was against Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope. Since serving soda water on Sundays was against Banner” on the back of an envelope. knocked unconscious, but as one researcher indicated, •• Spangled Since serving soda water on Sundays was against nest out of spit and bubbles. Banner” on the back ofU.S. an envelope. the law in the 1800s in most towns, some •• Spangled Since serving soda water on Sundays was against one concussion may cause lifelong problems. the law in the 1800s in most U.S. towns, some Since serving soda water on Sundays was against the law in the 1800s in most U.S. towns, some serving soda water on Sundays was against The article describes the long process that veterans go • Since • Christopher Columbus is a famous name drugstore owners could not serve ice cream sodas. the law in the 1800s in most U.S. towns, some drugstore owners could not serve ice cream sodas. the law in the 1800s in most U.S. towns, some through trying to get help for their invisible wounds. in U.S. history. But didU.S. you ever hear drugstore could not serve ice cream sodas. the law inowners theserved 1800s in most towns, someof Instead, they aaColumbus? concoction with ice cream, drugstore owners could not serve ice cream sodas. Savelkoul and four others with him suffered mild trau Instead, they served concoction with ice cream, drugstore owners could not serve ice cream sodas. Bartholomew Chris and Bart Instead, they served aa concoction with ice cream, matic brain injuries from a nearby explosion, although drugstore owners could not no serve ice cream sodas. nuts, fruit, and syrup but soda water. These Instead, they served concoction with ice cream, were brothers. They planned the ocean nuts, fruit, and syrup but no soda water. These they were not initially diagnosed with concussion, Instead, they served aa concoction with ice cream, nuts, fruit, and syrup but soda water. These Instead, they served concoction with icethat cream, voyage together, andno both traveled about “sundaes” on Sunday became so popular they likely because they weren’t checked. nuts, fruit, and syrup but no soda water. These “sundaes” on Sunday became so popular that they nuts, fruit, and syrup but no soda water. These Of the men, three are still in the military and serving Europe trying to raise money forthat the trip. “sundaes” Sunday became so popular they nuts, fruit,on and syrup but no soda water. These were soon served every day of the week. “sundaes” on Sunday became so popular that they overseas, one recovered but gets bad headaches, two were soon served every day of the week. “sundaes” on Sunday became so popular that they But then, Chris got the money he needed and were soon served every day of week. on Sunday became sothe popular that they have memory and concentration problems -- and Savel • “sundaes” The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective were soon served every day of the week. sailed without his brother. No one knows • The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective soon every day of the week. koul entered a downward spiral that led to his standoff • were The motto of the famous Pinkerton soonis:served served every day of the week. why Bart got left behind. But ifDetective he hadn’t, Agency “We Never Sleep,” and that motto is •• were The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective with police. Agency is: “We Never Sleep,” and that motto is The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency is: “We Never Sleep,” and that motto is • The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective Americans might have aeye. holiday called To read the whole article, go online to www.alternet.org Agency printed over a picture of an open That’s why is: “We Never Sleep,” and that motto is printed over a picture of an open eye. That’s why Agency is: “We Never Sleep,” and that motto is “Columbus’s Day.” and put the title in the search box. printed over a picture ofSleep,” an openand eye.that That’s why Agency is: “We Never motto is

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private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” printed over aa picture of an open eye. That’s why private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” printed over picture of an open eye. That’s why • A baby sea lion cannot swim from birth. private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” printed over a picture of an open eye. That’s whyIt The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” has to be taught by its mother. The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” your porch lamp is not because they crave the The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle your porch lamp is not because they crave the The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle • Ants sometimes get drunk. This happens your porch lamp is not because they crave the The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle spotlight. Moths and insects use the moon to help your porch lamp is not because they crave the when ants drink nectar from thecrave bodies of spotlight. Moths and insects use the moon to help your porch lamp is not because they the spotlight. Moths and insects use the moon to help your porch lamp is not because they crave the them navigate in the dark. When an insect gets too spotlight. Moths and insects use the moon to help certain beetles. Then, “undrunk” ants carry them navigate in the dark. When an insect gets too spotlight. Moths and insects use the moon to them in the dark. When an insect gets spotlight. Moths and insects use thetells moon todohelp help anavigate drunken ant to some water andit toss ittoo close to a light, it does what nature to -- ititin. them navigate in the dark. When an insect gets too close to a light, it does what nature tells it to do them navigate in the dark. When an insect gets too The drunken ant sobers up quickly after close to aabody light, does what nature tells itit to do -- his itit them navigate inititthe dark. When anthe insect gets too keeps its aligned in relation to light source. close to light, does what nature tells to do keeps its body aligned in relation to the light source. dunking. close to a light, it does what nature tells it to do keeps its aligned in relation to the close to abody light, it does what nature tellslight it tosource. do the - itit If the light source were the far distant moon, keeps its body aligned in relation to the light source. If light source were the far distant moon, the keeps its body aligned in relation to source. • the Guinea pigs did originate inlight Guinea, nor If the light source were the far distant moon, the keeps its body aligned innot relation to the the light source. insect would fly straight. However, since the light If the light source were the far distant moon, the are they members ofHowever, the pig family. insect would fly straight. since the light If the light source were the far moon, the insect would fly straight. However, since the light If theclose, light source were the far distant distant moon, the is so the bug ends up flying in circles. insect would fly straight. However, since the light is so close, the bug ends up flying in circles. insect would fly straight. However, since the light • There are full-grown sharks that measure is so close, ends up flying in circles. insect wouldthe flybug straight. However, since the light In aa single afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens is so close, the bug ends up flying in circles. only summer five inches long. In single summer afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens is so close, the bug ends up flying in circles. In aa single summer afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens is so close, the bugrecords! ends upHe flying in tied circles. broke four world set or marks in In single summer afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens broke four world records! He set or tied marks in In a single summer afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens broke four world records! He set or tied marks in In a 100-yard single summer afternoon inset 1935, Jessemarks Owens the dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220broke four world records! He or tied in Facts You Need to Know the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220broke four world records! He set or tied marks in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220broke four world records! He set or tied marks infly yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse • If all the eggs of a female the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse the 100-yard dash, thewould 220-yard the 220hatched, she be hurdles, the mother of Owens’ records have been bettered, but never has yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse Owens’ records have been bettered, but never has yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse 131,000,000,000,000,000,000 baby flies in Owens’ records have but never has yard dashathlete and thebroken broadbeen jump.bettered, Since then all of Jesse another four records in a single day. Owens’ records have been bettered, but never has another broken four records in aa single sixathlete months. Owens’ records have been bettered, but never has another athlete broken four records in single day. 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1. Trim ends from green beans. In 3-quart sauce pan over high heat, in 1 tablespoon very hot salad oil, cook green beans and 1/2 teaspoon salt until green beans begin to brown, stirring fre quently. Add 1/2 cup water and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until beans are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; remove green beans to warm large platter; keep warm. More Facts Morepits Facts 2. Meanwhile, remove from cherries; cut Did hear of Flag” each you cherryever in half. combine pepper, Did you ever hearIn cup, of “American “American Flag” or or thyme and 1 teaspoon salt; rub pork loin chops “Licorice Lulu”? They’re the names of flavors “Licorice Lulu”? They’re the names of flavors with herb mixture. 3. In nonstick 12-inch over medium-high of chewing that were and of chewing gum gum that skillet were made made and sold sold more more heat, in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook pork than years These were than 100 years ago. ago. These gums were made in chops100 10 minutes or until stillgums slightly pinkmade in in the center but juices run clear when pierced with Maine by two brothers named Curtis. Back in Maine by two brothers named Curtis. Back in a knife, turning chops once halfway through. 1848, they began making from Remove to platter greengum beans. 1848, they began with making gum from the the sap sap of of 4. In measuring cup, combine cherry juice, spruce trees. ItIt was first chewing gum, spruce was America’s America’s first chewing brown trees. sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, bouillon andgum, and itit was packaged under of “State 1/4 cup Add cherry-juice mixture and waswater. packaged under the the name name of and “State of of cherriesPure to drippings in skillet; over high heat, Maine Spruce Gum.” Maine Spruce Gum.” heat to Pure boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 More Facts The fighting fish of Siam make their minutes to blend flavors. Serve sauce overnests pork.out The fighting fishMore ofofSiam make their egg nests out Tidbits Coachella Valleyegg Facts Did you ever hear of “American Flag” or More Facts Serves 4. bubbles. of spit and

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Back in than 100 years ago.voyage These gums wereand made planned together, both planned thetwoocean voyage together, and both Maine by brothers named Curtis. in 1848, they began making gum from theBack sap of Maine byabout two brothers named Curtis. Back in traveled Europe trying to raise money for the traveled about Europe trying to raise money for the 1848, they began making gum from the sap of spruce trees. It wasmaking America’s chewing gum, 1848, they began gumfirst from the sap of trip. But then, got he and trip. Buttrees. then,ItChris Chris got the the money money he needed neededgum, and spruce was America’s first chewing and it without was packaged underNotheone name of “State of 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Inchewing currency, spruce trees. Ithis was America’s first gum, sailed knows why Bart sailed without his brother. brother. Notheone knows why Bart what is a packaged watermark, and why isof it “State used? and it was under name of Maine Pure Spruce and it was packaged under theshow name of “State of 2. TELEVISION: What TV featured got left behind. But ififGum.” he hadn’t, Americans might got left behind. But he hadn’t, Americans might Maine Pure Spruce Gum.” the neighbors named Lenny and Squiggy? The fighting fish of Siam make their egg nests out Maine Pure Spruce Gum.” have aa holiday called “Columbuses Day.” 3. GEOGRAPHY: Which of the Greatout have holidayfish called “Columbuses Day.” The fighting of Siam make their egg of spit and bubbles. The fighting fish of Siam make their eggIt nests nests out Lakes is located entirely within the A baby sea lion cannot swim from birth. has to A baby sea bubbles. lion cannot swim from birth. It UnithasPremier to be be of spit and ed States? Christopher Columbus is a famous name inPremier U.S. of spit and bubbles. taught by its mother. 4. MOVIES: What book is the movie ® taught by its Columbus mother. Premier Tidbits Christopher is aa hear famous name in U.S. ® Issue 1 Premier history. But did you ever of Bartholomew Tidbits “Clueless” loosely based upon? Christopher Columbus is famous name in U.S. ® Issue 1 Premier Ants sometimes get drunk. This happens when ants Tidbits ® Issue Ants sometimes get drunk. This happens when ants Page 33 11 Premier 5. MEASUREMENTS: What measureTidbits history. But did you ever hear of Bartholomew ® Issue Page Columbus? Chris and Bart were brothers. They Issue Tidbits history. But did you ever hear of Bartholomew Page 33 11 drink from the bodies of certain beetles. mentnectar is used to determine the height of® Issue Tidbits drink nectar from the bodies of certain beetles. Page Columbus? Chris and Bart were brothers. They Page a horse?theChris planned oceanants voyage and both33 Columbus? and Bart were brothers. 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• Once U.S. President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was on a hunting trip in Mississippi. One day a bear cub was brought into camp for the president to shoot. Roosevelt refused. Because of Teddy Roosevelt’s liking for the bear cub, toy bears are called “Teddy Bears” to this day. • America bought Alaska from the Russians for two cents an acre.

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Reader: Don’t Allow House Pets to Breed By Samantha Mazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: It never seems to amaze me. I’m talking about the people who do not get their critters fixed. I know some very educated people whose pets have litter after litter. What are they thinking? Where and when will it end? It is never right or a good thing to allow your critters to have a litter. Never! Take a look at our overcrowded animal shelters. It just breaks my heart at the number of animals they have to put down. These “educated” people tell me, “Oh, I find homes for all my babies.” That’s beside the point! If you don’t have babies to give away for free, then people will have to adopt a critter from the shelter that is fixed and won’t reproduce any more unwanted and unloved animals. Get all your pets fixed! If you can’t afford to get them fixed, find a program that will help you pay for it or take them to your local shelter. Please! -- Dee in Palmyra, N.Y. DEAR DEE: Thank you for making an important point so forcefully. Litters of puppies and kittens are very cute, but they add to an already huge population of dogs and cats, most of which are never adopted and end up in shelters, where they’re often euthanized. Unless you are an AKC-certified, professional breeder, you have no business allowing your pets to procreate. I have heard many excuses from pet owners as to why they don’t spay or neuter. “Oh, it would be cruel.” “Oh, my Maximilian would lose his confident personality if he were neutered.” And of course, “My pet is well-behaved and indoors most of the time, so she’ll never get pregnant.” Don’t let yourself be swayed by these fantasies. Learn the facts about spaying and neutering. Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com.

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¥ On July 8, 1776, a 2,000-pound copper-and-tin bell now known as the “Liberty Bell” rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. As the British advanced toward Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the bell was removed from the city and hidden in Allentown to save it from being melted down by the British and used to make cannons. ¥ On July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the second and third presidents of the United States, respectively, die. Both men had been central in the drafting of the historic document. ¥ On July 5, 1865, in London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army, to wage war against the evils of poverty and religious indifference. ¥ On July 7, 1930, construction of the Hoover Dam begins. Over the next five years, a total of 21,000 men would produce what would be the largest dam of its time. Today, the Hoover Dam generates enough energy each year to serve more than a million people. ¥ On July 9, 1947, in a ceremony held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower appoints Florence Blanchfield to be a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, making her the first woman in U.S. history to hold permanent military rank. Blanchfield had served as superintendent of the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. ¥ On July 6, 1957, Liverpool teenagers John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time. Lennon was a member of the Quarry Men, scheduled to play at a public event. Two weeks later, Lennon invited McCartney to join the Quarry Men. ¥ On July 10, 1962, the United States Patent Office issues Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin a patent for his three-point automobile safety belt. The traditional twopoint belt had been known to cause severe internal abdominal injuries in the event of a high-speed crash.

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• If you’re planning a trip to the United Kingdom in the near future, you might want to be sure Windsor Castle, located in the county of Berkshire, is on your itinerary. Built in the 11th century, it is both the longest-occupied palace in Europe and, with more than 500 people living and working there, the world’s largest inhabited castle. As a bonus, through April of 2012 you’ll be able to view a special exhibit on royal cakes. Yes, cakes. Amazingly, included in the exhibit are two pieces of cake from the wedding of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, which took place on February 10, 1840. • Stephen Spielberg, who has earned two Academy Awards for Best Director, and three of whose films have set box-office records, was rejected -- twice -- when he applied to the film program of the University of Southern California.

disks were copied in plastic and embossed with the name of the pie company, “Frisbee.” • The kangaroo got its name from Captain James Cook. When the English explorer was in Australia, he asked a native what the name of the strange, jumping animals was. The native replied, “Kangaroo.” In his language it meant, “I don’t know.” • Most baseball players don’t like being booed by people watching them play. But John “Boog” Powell of the Baltimore Orioles said he didn’t mind being booed. “After all,” said Powell, “a boo is just three quarters of a Boog.” • You probably know that a group of bees is called a swarm, and a group of cattle is called a herd. But did you know that a group of elks is called a gang? And did you know that several leopards are known as a leap? Other animal group names include a band of gorillas, a clowder (or a clutter) of cats, a knot of toads, a gaggle of geese and a pride of lions.

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