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Tidbits Of Trivia By V.B. Darrington

The First Fact and Our Motto

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

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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.

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• 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. It’s Against the Law • 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.

Avoiding Falls at Home Have you fallen at home and not told your doctor? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three of us age 65 and older fall each year -- but only half of us tell our doctors about it. In 20 percent to 30 percent of us, falls can lead to hip fractures, head trauma and lacerations. Since we spend most of our time at home, the best way to reduce the number of falls is to make sure our living environment is safe, especially with the darker days of winter. Here are some steps you can take: --Reduce clutter. Magazines and newspapers stacked by the recliner are especially dangerous because of the slick pages. Don’t allow anything to remain in walking paths through rooms.

--In the bathroom, have grab bars installed next to the tub and toilet. --Make sure the lamp next to your bed is easy to reach. Keep a flashlight there in case the power goes out. --If you have stairs, make sure the railings are secure. --Turn on more lights. If you don’t have an overhead light in each room, plug in a lamp that can be turned on as you enter a room. --Never have an electrical cord stretched across an area where you walk. --Put a night-light in the bathroom and at the top of stairs. --Make sure rugs have a non-skid backing and aren’t placed in traffic areas. For more information, visit the Home Safety Council website at www.homesafetycouncil. org. Click on Older Adults. You’ll find a number of topics, including fire safety, stairs and ideas for making your home safe. Also check www.ces.ncsu.edu and put “Housing Safety Checklist” in the search box.

Almond Crunch Coffee Cake Knowing this special breakfast treat is waiting makes it worth crawling out of a warm bed on a cold winter morn. Prepare it the night before and warm it up in the microwave, and it will be ready before your eyes are wide open! 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix Sugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup, suitable for baking 2/3 cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine baking mix and sugar substitute. Add milk, sour cream, egg and almond extract. Mix gently just to combine. Spread batter in prepared cake pan. Evenly sprinkle almonds over top. Lightly spray top with butter-flavored cooking spray. 3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake pan on a wire rack and let set for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges. • Each serving equals: 124 calories, 4g fat, 4g protein, 18g carb., 285mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat. (c) 2011 King Features Synd. Inc.

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• Did you ever hear of “American Flag” or “Licorice Lulu”? They’re the names of flavors of chewing gum that were made and sold more than 100 years ago. These gums were made in Maine by two brothers named Curtis. Back in 1848, they began making gum from the sap of spruce trees. It was America’s first chewing gum, and it was packaged under the name of “State of Main Pure Spruce Gum.” • The fighting fish of Siam make their egg nest out of spit and bubbles. • Christopher Columbus is a famous name in U.S. history. But did you ever hear of Bartholomew Columbus? Chris and Bart were brothers. They planned the ocean voyage together, and both traveled about Europe trying to raise money for the trip. But then, Chris got the money he needed and sailed without his brother. No one knows why Bart got left behind. But if he hadn’t, Americans might have a holiday called “Columbus’s Day.” • A baby sea lion cannot swim from birth. It has to be taught by its mother.

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1. Which is the only majorleague franchise not to win a playoff series? 2. For how many major-league baseball teams did multisport star Deion Sanders play? 3. Only two players in college football history have started four Rose Bowls. Name either one of them. 4. In 2009, the Orlando Magic set an NBA record for most 3-pointers in a game with 23. Which team held the old mark? 5. In 2007-08, Mike Green became the youngest player (22 years old) to lead NHL defensemen in goals for a season since whom? 6. Which school has won the most NCAA team titles in women’s gymnastics? 7. Since golfer Tiger Woods turned pro in August 1996, who are the only PGA players to have won at least three majors?

• Ants sometimes get drunk. This happens when ants drink nectar from the bodies of certain beetles. Then, “undrunk” ants carry a drunken ant to some water and toss it in. The drunken ant sobers up quickly after his dunking. • Guinea pigs did not originate in Guinea, nor are they members of the pig family. Q: Awhile back you wrote that “The Mortal Instruments” was going to become a TV series, but I’ve seen nothing about that since. Is it still happening? -- Ellie R., via email A: Back when I reported that, everything was still in the beginning stages of development, so there weren’t a whole lot of details. Finally, I can say with certainty that “The Mortal Instruments” book series will indeed be reimagined on the small screen as “Shadowhunters.” For those unfamiliar with the book series, “Shadowhunters” centers on Clary Fray, who finds out on her 18th birthday that she comes from a long line of human/angel hybrids who hunt down and kill demons. ABC Family will air the 13-episode first season, with shooting expected to commence in May. There is no casting or premiere date news yet, but just knowing that showrunner and executive producer Ed Decter (“Helix,” “Unforgettable,” “The Client List”) is heading up the project makes me feel confident that the TV series will fare better than the not-so-great 2013 feature film. *** Q: I love the ABC series “Cristela.” Do you know if it will be back for a second season? -- Geena F. in West Virginia A: ABC will announce May 14 which series will be coming back, as well as the new series that will debut this fall. I spoke with “Cristela” co-star Maria CanalsBarerra recently, and she is keeping a positive outlook regarding the future of her show. “There’s a lot of thoughtful storytelling on ‘Cristela,’ and I feel really good about it based on how I feel about the episodes, the writing and the fact that the ratings have been decent. I’m very optimistic. Just because I’m in it doesn’t mean I’ve been blinded to it. I really do think I have some perspective because I’ve been in the business so long.” As season one comes to an end, let’s hope we get a second season, because Maria promises we won’t be disappointed: “There are going to be a lot of different dynamics to set up season two. I told the writers: “You guys are so good. The way you set up season two, everyone is going to be like, ‘I can’t wait to watch it.’” *** READERS: The folks at Fox have been teasing for months, even years, about the possible re-exploration of “The X-Files.” I am thrilled to report that it is official: “The X-Files” will return to Fox as a six-episode event series. Series creator, executive producer and head writer Chris Carter is on board, as are series stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Mitch Pileggi will return as Skinner, as well as Annabeth Gish and Robert Patrick as Reyes and Doggett, respectively. Production begins this summer, with the series likely airing in 2016.

• There are full-grown sharks that measure only five inches long. • In a survey conducted by the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, it was found that two-thirds of Americans believe they are smarter than the average American.

• It was celebrated Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: “The liar’s punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.”

• If you happen to be traveling in India and are passing through the town of Deshnoke, you might want to check out the Karni Mata temple -- but not if you have an aversion to rodents: Karni Mata is the rat goddess. Visitors can dine at the temple, but they have to watch out for the more than 20,000 rats mingling with the guests. Don’t worry, though; if a rat runs across your feet, it’s considered to be good luck.

• Virginia law prohibits anyone over the age of 15 from wearing a mask in public, unless it’s part of a traditional holiday costume, for work or for medical reasons.

• Ever wonder what the world’s deadliest animal is? It’s the lowly mosquito. Thanks to the diseases it spreads, it kills more humans than any other animal on the planet.

• You might be surprised to learn that there are people who study how air quality, humidity, the hardness of the water and pollution affect people’s hair. According to these researchers, the worst American cities for your tresses are Corpus Christi, Texas; Olympia, Wash.; and Pittsburgh.

• In 2004, a record was set for the world’s farthest pizza delivery when a Domino’s Pizza in London delivered a vegetarian supreme pizza to Melbourne, Australia -- a distance of 10,532 miles. The world record challenge was conducted as a fundraising event and brought in nearly $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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• If all the eggs of a female fly hatched, she would be the mother of 131,000,000,000,000,000,000 baby flies in six months. • 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. •

Francis Scott Key composed the words to “The Star Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope.

• Since serving soda water on Sundays was against the law in the 1800s in most U.S. towns, some drugstore owners could not serve ice cream sodas. Instead, they served a concoction with ice cream, nuts, fruit, and syrup but no soda water. These “sundaes” on Sunday became so popular that they were soon served every day of the week. • The motto of the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency is: “We Never Sleep, “And that motto is printed over a picture of an open eye. That’s why private detectives are referred to as “Private Eyes.” • The reason moths and other nocturnal insects circle your porch lamp is not because they crave the spotlight. Moths and insect use the moon to help them navigate in the dark. When an insect gets too close to a light, it does what nature tells it to do – it keeps its body aligned in relation to the light source. If the light source were the far distant moon, the insect would fly straight. However, since the light is so close, the bug ends up flying in circles.

A “Pizza Puzzle” Helps Get Chores Done Sometimes little ones get overwhelmed when confronted with a big job -- like picking up a messy room. It may seem easy enough to adults, but to them, well, where do they begin? It’s easier when the tasks are broken up into chunks, and that’s what this activity is all about. Get a job done, but in slices, using this simple pizza puzzle game. Here’s the crafting fun: 1. Take a large plate, preferably 15 inches in diameter, turn it upside down on a piece of poster board or a craft foam sheet, and trace around it. Cut out the circle. Divide the circle into three pieces like pizza slices, and cut them out. 2. Get your child thinking about pizza toppings and then begin to cut out the basic food shapes together from construction paper or craft foam. You might decide on red pepperoni circles, green pepper squiggles and tan mushroom slices. Glue them onto the slices. 3. Cut out the numbers 1, 2 and 3 from construction paper or craft foam, and glue one on each slice. While you are doing this, decide what part of the chore each number will represent. For example, when cleaning a bedroom, the tasks might be put (1) shoes in the closet, (2) clothes in the hamper and (3) books in the basket. 4. Glue a small magnet to the back of each slice. Let dry. Here’s how the game works: Watch your child speed into his room to get started! “Mom, my shoes are in the closet!” he might say as he completes the task. He’ll run into the kitchen to place slice No. 1 on a magnetic bulletin board or refrigerator door. He’ll run back to his room. “Mom, my clothes are in the hamper!” Up goes slice No. 2. “Mom! I put all my books in the basket!” Before you know it, all three pieces of his chore will be done, and an entire yummy pizza will be decorating your kitchen. Of course, by the time he’s finished, he might decide he’s hungry for a slice of pizza. I’d hand him the real thing, though. Extra tip: As your child grows, make an incentive with a few more pieces using a variety of themes. For example, use white poster board and make five snowballs for a snowman, or brown poster board for a chocolate cake. Surprise him with a special reward occasionally when there’s a significant chore to be tackled.

1. PSYCHOLOGY: What is aviatophobia? 2. HOLIDAYS: When did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States? 3. FOOD & DRINK: What color replaced tan in M&M candies in 1995? 4. ASTRONOMY: Triton is a moon of which planet in our solar system? 5. LITERATURE: Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007? 6. HISTORY: What startling discovery did Howard Carter make in 1922? 7. MUSIC: Who composed the opera “Tristan and Isolde”? 8. FASHION: When was the first modern brassiere invented? 9. ENTERTAINMENT: What were the names of the five Marx brothers? 10. GAMES: In Monopoly, what color is the Oriental Avenue square?

To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Prostate Blood Test Far From Perfect DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had my annual PSA test, and it came back 3.5 ng/ml. My doctor said anything below 4 is good. My past scores have never exceeded 0.5. I am concerned with the rate of increase from last year. Need I be? Should I get checked in six months to ease my mind? -- B.B. ANSWER: PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a blood test used for the detection of prostate cancer. It’s far from being a perfect test, but it is the only one we have. Not only is the test imperfect, but experts disagree on

how the test numbers should be interpreted. Many insist that a man’s age should define what the normal range for it is. The younger the man, the lower should be the acceptable PSA. Results from large studies yield conflicting information. One study suggests that a PSA of 2.5 ng/ml ought to prompt additional testing, such as a prostate biopsy. Another large study uses 4 as the cutoff for ordering more investigation. And a third sets the upper limit of normal at 3.5. PSA velocity is another factor that enters into interpreting the test. If the PSA value increases in one year by 0.75 or more, then the possibility of cancer exists and further testing is suggested -- a biopsy. Your value increased many times that number. I believe you need to have that checked out soon. In fact, if a man has a PSA value of less than 4 on previous tests, and his PSA has increased by 0.35 in one year, that man should be advised to have a biopsy. The booklet on prostate enlargement and prostate cancer digs more deeply into these subjects. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1001W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow

four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My son had surgery for diverticulitis and was discharged from the hospital two days later. He had to return to the hospital because of terrible stomach pain. The doctor did a second surgery and submitted material to the lab. The report came back that he had C. diff. I would appreciate so much any information on this. -- M.M. ANSWER: C. difficile (diff-uh-SEAL) is a bacterium. It can be acquired anywhere, but most often in the hospital. In the digestive tract, it is a distinct minority. However, antibiotics can kill off the normal bacteria in the tract and the C. difficile bacterium then experiences explosive growth. That can cause minor intestinal problems to major intestinal catastrophes with voluminous diarrhea and fierce pain. All of this is due to toxins (poisons) produced by this germ. Stopping antibiotics is the first line of treatment. If that doesn’t bring relief, then the antibiotic metronidazole often cures patients. Should metronidazole fail, the antibiotic vancomycin is a trusted standby. Sometimes attempts to re-establish a normal bacterial population for the colon are successful in ending the problem.

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• In a single summer afternoon in 1935, Jesse Owens broke four world records! He set or tied marks in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard hurdles, the 220-yard dash and the broad jump. Since then all of Jesse Owens’ records have been bettered, but never has another athlete broken four records in a single day.

1. Is the book of Jonah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who were Hebrew midwives at the time of Moses’ birth? Puah/Shiprah, Merab/Joanna, Zillah/ Michal, Jael/Abi? 3. Which queen refused to appear before King Ahasuerus, though requested to do so? Anna, Vashti, Gomer, Claudia? 4. From 2 Chronicles, how many talents of gold did the Queen of Sheba give Solomon? 2, 50, 100, 120? 5. After Jesus, who is the second most mentioned man in the Bible (KJV)? Paul, Moses, David, Solomon? 6. In Ruth 1, what did Naomi call herself after suffering tragedy? Cozbi, Haggith, Mara, Asa

• A huge diamond of tremendous carat weight was taken to the finest cutter in Amsterdam. The entire value of the stone depended almost completely on the first cut. Needless to say, the diamond cutter felt the tremendous pressure of his task and spent a full month examining the stone to determine its natural cleavage. Finally, the moment of truth arrived, and the diamond cutter raised his mallet to crack the massive diamond. But when his cleaver hit the stone, the cleaver itself broke into two pieces. After collecting his wits again, the master cutter struck the stone again, and was rewarded when the stone split perfectly. He was so relieved he fainted on the floor.

• Bulldogging is a popular rodeo event. In it, a cowboy on horseback chases after a steer. He then jumps from his horse, grabs the steer by the horns and tries to wrestle the steer to the ground. But where did bulldogging get its name? One story claims that a famous cowboy Bill Pickett invented bulldogging. History says that Pickett used to grab his steer by the horns, and then he would bite the upper lip of the animal, letting go with his hands just like a bulldog. • The famed Pony Express was an abject financial failure. It was in existence for only two years.

* On April 25, 1719, Daniel Defoe’s fictional work “The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” is published. The book, about a shipwrecked sailor who spends 28 years on a deserted island, is based on the experiences of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who spent four years on a small island off the coast of South America in the early 1700s. * On April 21, 1816, Charlotte Bronte, the only one of three novelist Bronte sisters to live past age 31, is born. Charlotte’s two older sisters died of illness while at Clergy Daughter’s School. The grim institution found its way into her masterpiece “Jane Eyre” (1847). * On April 26, 1913, 13-year-old Mary Phagan is found molested and murdered in the Atlanta pencil factory where she worked. Her murder led to one of the most disgraceful episodes of bigotry, injustice and mob violence in American history -- the lynching of her innocent Jewish boss, Leo Frank. * On April 22, 1934, George “Baby Face” Nelson kills Special Agent W. Carter Baum during an FBI raid in northern Wisconsin. The famed gangster was born Lester Gillis but wanted to be known as Big George Nelson. Unfortunately for him, his youthful looks led everyone to call him “Baby Face.” * On April 24, 1940, bestselling mystery novelist Sue Grafton, creator of private eye Kinsey Millhone, is born. Starting with “A Is for Alibi” in 1982 and titling each of her books with letters of the alphabet in order, Grafton is currently up to W, for “Wasted.” * On April 23, 1967, Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov is killed when his parachute lines tangle during his spacecraft’s landing. Komarov plunged to the ground from 23,000 feet.

Winter Is Rough on Pets’ Paws DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I see more and more dogs, of all sizes, wearing little booties when outside in winter temperatures. Aren’t dogs’ paws designed to deal with rough terrain and cold weather? Why do owners feel like they have to protect their pets’ paws? -- Jerry in Kansas City, Mo. DEAR JERRY: Actually, booties are a pretty smart idea for pets in wintertime, and it’s not a new idea. Sled drivers in the Arctic have put them on their dogs’ paws for centuries to protect them from rough terrain and jagged ice. Booties also protect existing paw or foot injuries. That booties are catching on among owners of pets of every size is perhaps due to the increasing variety available. But they serve the same practical purpose: They protect pets’

feet from icy cold surfaces, rough ground and other winter hazards. The leathery pads on the bottom of dogs’ paws can withstand mild temperatures and most terrain, but they are not invulnerable. Extremely cold surfaces can cause frostbite or worse. Stepping on urban hazards like glass or sharp chunks of concrete can scratch or cut the foot pads, which is very painful for the dog. The soft skin between each pad also is very sensitive and easily can be scratched if debris gets caught between the pads. Owners who don’t opt to fit their dogs with booties in the winter before bringing them outside should check their dog’s paws each time it comes back inside to make sure the pads are uninjured and nothing is caught between them.

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• If you were asked where the tallest pyramid on earth is located, would you answer San Francisco? The huge pyramid-shaped skyscraper that dominates the Bay-area skyline exceeds even the massive height of the pyramids in Egypt. • The workers at a bakery in Connecticut used to play a game at lunchtime. They would play catch with a tin pie plate from the local bakery. The game became so popular that the idea was picked up commercially. Soon the 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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Prestonsburg, Ky. Saturday, October 17, 2015 @ 9am *held at downtown city stage at 200 University Drive, Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653 $15 till September 30 (guaranteed a t-shirt), $20.00 till October 9, and $25.00 on day of race Registration on the day of the race will begin at 8:00 am --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name_______________________________________ Gender M____ F____ Address _____________________ City_______________ State____ Zip ____ Phone _________________________ Email ___________________ Shirt Size Youth ____Small ____Medium ____Large ____XL Adult ____Small ____Medium ____Large ____XL _____2XL Age on Day of Race: _______ Birth Date: ________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________ Phone: ____________ Guardian: Contact Name and Phone if under age 18: _________ ____________________________________ **Please make checks to Amanda Lawson and mail to 236 Moss Canif Branch Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653 You can also drop off registration forms at Shake Senora Money will be donated to Tammy Marcum of Haley’s Angels Please check out her facebook page & also to Trisomy 18 Foundation Waiver of Liability:

I know that running/volunteering for a road race is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and that I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision or a race official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, other moving vehicles on the course, the effects of weather, including hi heat and/or humidity, traffic and water hazards and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waiver and release race director, Amanda Lawson, any associated sponsorship or sponsor, associated volunteer or donator, its agents or third parties, any city, county, state or federal officials or agencies, their representatives and successors from ALL CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES OF ANY KIND arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the person or person named in this waiver. I also grant permission for the use of my photo, motion picture, recordings, or likeness for any legit purpose of marketing or advertising. I have read and understand these rules and this waiver completely. Signature: ________________________________________Date: _____________

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