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JULY IN HISTORY
by Kathy Wolfe All kinds of events have taken place in July over the years. This week, Tidbits cracks open the history books to examine some of them. • Michael J. Fox was 24 years old when the film “Back to the Future” was released on July 3, 1985. Fox starred as Marty McFly, a teenager who climbed into wacky scientist Doc Brown’s DeLorean DMC-12 sports car and traveled back 30 years in time, only to meet his future parents in high school. The film went on to be the highest-grossing film of the year, grossing over $380 million. Doc Brown’s DeLorean was powered by plutonium capable of achieving the “1.21 gigawatts” power required to travel through time. Did you know that only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before the company ran out of money? About 6,500 of those are still around today. • In the midst of the Great Depression, in July of 1930, construction of Hoover Dam began. It took the next five years and the labor of 21,000 to complete the structure, with completion two years ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget. The dam provided for a huge increase in irrigated farming in the desert, as well as providing water for much of southern California. Today, the dam remains the second highest in the U.S., and the 18th highest in the world, and serves over a million people.
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JULY IN HISTORY (continued): • History was made in the world of medicine on July 25, 1978, when the world’s first “test tube baby,” Louise Joy Brown was born in Manchester, England. In November of the previous year, Lesley Brown, who had suffered from infertility for many years, underwent an experimental in vitro fertilization. Several years after the birth of Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Brown once again were parents of an IVF baby, Natalie. In 2006, Louise became a mother herself to a son conceived naturally. • George Herman “Babe” Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut on July 11, 1914 as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. After living in an orphanage, St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, since age 7, at 19, Ruth was signed by the Baltimore Orioles, but was quickly sold to the Red Sox over the summer. He was part of three World Series championships during his tenure with the Sox. Just prior to the 1920 season, Sox owner Harry Frazee desired to finance a Broadway musical, and sold Ruth’s contract to the New York Yankees to obtain the money. Ironically, in 10 of the next 12 seasons with the Yankees, Ruth alone hit more home runs than the entire Red Sox team. This gave rise to the phrase “the Curse of the Bambino,” referring to the fact that the Red Sox did not win another World Series for 85 years. • In other baseball news, on July 20, 1976, slugger Hank Aaron hit his record 755th and final home run. The event occurred in Milwaukee County Stadium where Aaron played as a Milwaukee Brewer. California Angels pitcher Dick Drago threw the pitch to the 42-year-old Aaron. Aaron retired from baseball following the 1976 season after 23 years. His record remained in place until 2007 when it was broken by Barry Bonds.
Should Cats Chew on Bones? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My orange-and-white cat, “Gerald,” loves to gnaw on chicken bones. If I don’t watch him, he’ll jump on the counter and grab a bone from a discard plate or even strip bones off of a baked chicken, leaving the meat! Is he a reincarnated dog? -- Blake in Miami DEAR BLAKE: It’s certainly not unheard of: Cats may be domesticated, but they’re still predators, and gnawing on bones is a way of getting to some of the tastiest parts of a fresh kill, such as the marrow, as well as a lot of nutrients not concentrated in the meat. However, gnawing on cooked bones is a danger because the bones could splinter. And the fact that he’s grabbing them unsupervised means he could nab smaller bones that really are problematic. So first, cover up unattended food securely. Next, double-check about the bone-gnawing with Gerald’s vet, who will likely have some recommendations. Review Gerald’s diet: Is he getting enough nutrients in his dry or wet cat food? If you want to keep giving him bones, raw bones are safer; however, that potentially introduces
dangerous bacteria like salmonella. Try lightly steaming a few drumsticks, so they’re just cooked, then cool them completely. If he only wants the bones, debone large-boned cuts like the thigh or drumstick, “shock” the bones in boiling water for about 30 seconds and then cool completely. Make up a few, and keep them in the refrigerator. Give Gerald one a day. Be sure to monitor his health, behavior and bowel movements closely to make sure he isn’t ingesting splinters or experiencing any adverse effects from these bony treats.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’ve done some great work recently. Now it’s time to reward yourself with something wonderful, perhaps a day at a spa or a night out with someone very special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, but don’t forget to make time to do a little more listening; otherwise, you could miss out on an important message someone might be trying to send to you. CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) Your aspect indicates some uncertainty about one of your goals. Use this period of shifting attitudes to reassess what you really want and what you’re ready to do to get it. LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Your social life is picking up, and you’ll soon be mingling with old friends and making new ones. But ‘twixt the fun times, stay on top of changing workplace conditions. VIRGO (August 23 September 22) A trusted friend offers understanding as you vent some long-pent-up feelings. Now, move on from there and start making the changes you’ve put off all this time. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involving someone close to you. But you know you’re doing the right thing, so stick with your decision. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re a good friend to others. Now’s the time to allow them to be good friends to you. Rely on their trusted advice to help you get through an uncertain period. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Family and friends are always important, but especially so at this time. Despite your hectic workplace schedule, make a real effort to include them in your life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) That project you’ve been working on is almost ready for presentation. But you still need some information from a colleague before you can consider it done. AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) Don’t let those negative attitudes that have sprung up around you drain your energies. Shrug them off, and move ahead with the confidence that you can get the job done. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Aspects favor some dedicated fun time for the hardworking Piscean. A nice, refreshing plunge into the social swim can recharge your physical and emotional batteries. BORN THIS WEEK: You love to travel and be with people. You probably would be happy as a social director on a cruise ship.
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1. ANATOMY: Where are the carpal bones found in the human body? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the United States? 3. LANGUAGE: What is another name for a sommelier? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the chief characteristic of a palmiped’s feet? 5. MUSIC: A piece of music in the “adagio” style would be played in what manner? 6. HISTORY: What was the name of first fully functional Space Shuttle orbiter? 7. MOVIES: What was the acronym name of the artificial intelligence in the “Iron Man” and “The Avengers” movies? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the study of the movement of bullets? 9. U.S. GOVERMENT: Who was the first secretary of the Treasury? 10. LITERATURE: What was the title of the first James Bond novel?
1. In 2015, the Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez set a major-league record for most home wins without a loss to start a career (17). Who had held the mark? 2. When was the last time before 2015 that the Kansas City Royals sent at least five players to the All-Star Game? 3. As a rookie in 2014, Jacksonville QB Blake Bortles was sacked 55 times. Name the two signal-callers to be sacked more in their rookie NFL season. 4. In 2015, Oklahoma’s Lon Krueger became the second men’s college basketball coach to take four schools to the NCAA Tournament’s round of 16. Who was the first? 5. How many consecutive years did an “Original Six” team win the Stanley Cup after the six-team NHL expansion in 1967. 6. Name the first country other than Norway to win a gold medal in the Olympic men’s Nordic combined skiing. 7. In 2015, David Love III became the thirdoldest golfer (51) to capture a PGA Tour event. Who was older?
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Button, Button, Who’s Got Buttons?
JULY IN HISTORY (continued):
• Many of us think of the Salvation Army as merely a thrift store, or the bell-ringers at Christmas. The organization got its start in London in July of 1865 when preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine founded the Christian Mission, attempting to help those living in poverty. With 1,000 volunteers and 42 evangelists, Booth’s team spread out across London, setting up soup kitchens and preaching the Gospel, and became known as the “Hallelujah Army.” In 1878, the group became known as the Salvation Army. Today, there are 7,546 centers in the U.S. alone, along with branches in 75 other countries.
• On July 13, 1978, Henry Ford II fired Lee Iacocca as Ford Motor Company’s president, and changed the course of history. Iacocca had been employed by Ford since 1946, and within 14 years he was a vice-president and general manager. He was the designer of the Ford Mustang, an achievement that led to his being named President of Ford. Along the way, his management style contributed to frequent conflict with Henry Ford II, whose intention was to turn the company over to his son Edsel, who was 28 at the time. Ford’s justification to Iacocca was, “Sometimes you just don’t like somebody.” It proved to be a good thing for Iacocca, who was hired as president of Chrysler the following year. The company was nearly bankrupt, and under Iacocca’s leadership posted record profits of $2.4 billion five years later. He retired from Chrysler in 1992.
The family button jar is a practical keepsake filled with treasures for creative play and storytelling, too. Like scraps of repurposed fabric in a quilt, each one has its own story of where it came from. If you don’t have a designated button container, start your own stash of buttons from discarded clothing, spares you no longer need, and odds and ends from garage sales. Before you begin the simple button projects I’ve listed below, enjoy playing a sorting game with your child. Organize buttons by style and color in a muffin tin, small zipper-style lunch bags or small jars. STRING A SIMPLE STRETCH BRACELET Choose about 20 standard buttons with holes in their centers by color, size and shape or create a combination and set out in a line on the table. Cut a piece of elastic for stringing jewelry about 12 inches long. Secure an office binder clip 2 inches from one end to prevent buttons from slipping off as you thread. Thread the elastic in and out of the buttonholes, letting buttons overlap slightly as you go. (If there are four holes on a button, thread through just two of them.) Check for fit on your wrist as you near the end. When there are enough buttons to your satisfaction, remove the end clip, fit the bracelet snugly to your wrist and tie the loose ends in double knots. Cut off excess elastic near the knot. TIP: Use red, white and blue buttons to make a Fourth of July bracelet. GIVE A PLAIN WHITE BLOUSE PERSONALITY Remove ordinary white buttons and replace with a different-style button for every hole. Or switch out the white buttons for a favorite color. This is an ideal opportunity to teach an older child how to sew on buttons without your help. MAKE BUTTON “STAMPS” TO PRINT STATIONERY, NOTECARDS AND GIFT WRAP Choose buttons with 3-dimensional designs and simple patterns, such as a daisy or geometric shapes. With strong craft glue, attach the side opposite the design to a small block of wood or the end of a bottle cork. When dry, press onto an ink pad and stamp away. Note: Buttons can be a choking hazard for young children (and pets).
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For Advertising Call (541) 203-0233 JULY IN HISTORY (continued): • Aviation history was made in July, 1938, when multi-millionaire Howard Hughes circumnavigated the globe in 91 hours, 14 minutes, and 10 seconds. He departed Long Island, New York, on July 10, with a crew of four aboard his Lockheed Super Electra Special, making his first stop in Paris. It was on to Moscow, Alaska, Minneapolis, and back to Long Island on July 14. The distance was approximately 14,800 miles (23,818 km), with an average speed for the flight of 206.1 mph (331.7 km/hr). • On July 28, 1945, another airplane was in the news when a U.S. B-25 Mitchell military bomber crashed into New York City’s Empire State Building. The plane was flying from Massachusetts to LaGuardia Airport and due to heavy fog, it was re-routed to Newark, New Jersey Airport. As the bomber flew over Manhattan, suddenly the Chrysler Building came into view through the fog and the pilot swerved to miss it, which sent him straight into the side of the Empire State Building at the 79th floor. The jet fuel exploded and filled four floors of the building with flames, killing the three people on the plane and 11 within the building. The fact that it was a Saturday saved the lives of thousands. The engine flew through the building and landed in an apartment across the street. The building sustained an 18’ x 20’-foot (5.5 x 6.1-m) hole, and $1 million in damages ($10.5 million in today’s dollars.) • Thirty-fourth U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first president to ride in a helicopter on July 12, 1957. It soon became the new mode of transportation for short Presidential trips, safer and more efficient than the limousine motorcade.
To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.
Why Blood-Pressure Readings Can Vary
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to comment on your column regarding blood-pressure differences between the arms. A difference of greater than 10 mmHg between the two arms in systolic pressure is considered abnormal. We see patients not uncommonly in consultation for this reason alone, perhaps as many as one a month. Almost always, the reason for the difference is blockage of the subclavian artery. The wrist pulse on the side with lower blood pressure may be normal, diminished or absent in those patients. From 30 years of observation, I have noticed that patients with BP differences between the
arms are nearly always female smokers (or former smokers), and the left subclavian is much more likely to be affected (have a lower blood pressure) than the right. Why this sex difference should be and why the left side should predominate is not understood and, to my knowledge, has not been described in print. Additionally, the presentation is usually in a non-obese woman in her 40s or 50s who is still smoking. The significance of the finding is that it is a red flag waving for tobacco cessation and is a marker that that person’s arteries have already been significantly altered by the habit. Fortunately, the incidence of arm symptoms associated with the lower BP on that side is quite low -- perhaps 1 in 10 have any symptoms. It is important, of course, for such patients to be aware of the difference between the arms only to remember which arm (the higher arm systolic number) has the correct measurement (most often, but not always, the right). -- Jerry Svoboda, MD, FACS ANSWER: I thank Dr. Svoboda for his expertise and will add difference in arm blood pressures to my (already very long list) of reasons to quit smoking immediately. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve heard many medical
providers say that they believe they get more accurate blood pressure readings from the oldfashioned manual method, rather than the automatic cuff machines. I wonder how true this can be, though, since the former is subject to human hearing ability. My excellent hearing lets me pick up on beats far beyond what someone who has average hearing can detect, so it stands to reason that there would be a difference in the reading. -- C.B. ANSWER: The very best machines are accurate at measuring blood pressure; however, a trained clinician remains the standard for blood pressure measurement. Fortunately, good, but not necessarily outstanding, hearing is required for accurate blood pressure measurement. Proper placement and inflation of the cuff, the correct slow deflation rate and, importantly, measuring both arms are as significant as good hearing. I was taught to take an average of three measurements. Excellent hearing helps the clinician pick up on subtle heart murmurs and other noises, normal and abnormal, that the heart makes. If you decide to become a physician, consider cardiology. We physicians should take great care to protect our ears; sadly, some of us listened to music that was too loud at some points in our lives.
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* You might be surprised to learn that Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical producer in the world, was founded by two street performers who never completed high school. * It was noted 20th-century English historian A.J.P. Talyor who made the following sage observation: “Conformity may give you a quiet life; it may even bring you to a University Chair. But all change in history, all advance, comes from the nonconformists. If there had been no troublemakers, no dissenters, we should still be living in caves.”
UNUSUAL ANIMALS:
PLATYPUS
One of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom is the platypus, found only in one small part of the world. Check out these facts. • The strange-looking platypus has the appearance of a beaver with webbed feet, but with the flat bill of a duck. They measure about 20 inches (51 cm) from head to toe and are covered with thick, dense fur that keeps them warm while underwater. When the platypus was first discovered by Europeans in 1798 by Captain John Hunter, a sketch was made of the unusual animal and sent back to Britain. The scientists there believed it to be a hoax, refusing to believe its existence, stating that it was produced by a taxidermist who had sewn a duck’s beak and feet onto another animal. Even after a live specimen was brought to them, several still doubted its authenticity. • The platypus can only be found in the freshwater areas off the eastern and southeastern coast of Australia and around the island of Tasmania. They dwell in burrows dug into riverbanks that contain chambers connected by tunnels. • Although the semi-aquatic platypus is a mammal, it is an exception to the rule of mammals giving birth to live young. Female platypuses lay eggs instead, one of only two mammals to do so. This characteristic classifies them as monotremes. Female mammals also produce milk, but in the case of the platypus, the milk oozes out of ducts much like sweat glands onto specialized patches of skin, and their babies lap the milk off the skin.
* Those who study such things say that the typical raccoon weighs twice as much in September as it does in March, at the end of the long, lean winter. * Standard Oil of Louisiana opened the first gasoline superstation in 1912 in Memphis, Tennessee. It offered 13 pumps and a maid who served ice water to customers. On opening day, a gallon of gas cost $0.29.
The Travel Bug According to U.S. News & World Report, when it comes to travel, 70 percent of seniors plan a vacation in the next year, and we’re responsible for 80 percent of luxury travel. AARP has its own research about how and when seniors travel. It says we take four to five trips per year, with the top reasons being to get away from everyday life or spend time with friends and family. Mostly we want to relax, generally in the three warmer seasons of the year. Where do we go when we travel? To the South or West. What do we want on the other end? A city to visit and explore. How do we make our arrangements? The vast majority of us go online for hotels, airlines, travel booking -- and to read reviews about the experiences of others.
Faulty TBI Screenings It’s believed that 24,000 veterans didn’t get the traumatic brain injury screenings they should have received, all because of misunderstood instructions. Those screenings, dating back as far as 2007, were part of the exams given in connection with disability claims. Only four specific medical specialties are allowed to give TBI screenings -- psychiatrist, physiatrist, neurosurgeon or neurologist -- but it seems that others misread the “guidance documents” that specified which medical specialties were allowed to do those screenings. Now those 24,000 veterans will be sent a letter to inform them of the glitch. They’ll also be invited to have a proper screening within one year. At least those incidents happened within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The other issue is supposed “experts” reviewing cases
* Iconic actress Marilyn Monroe spent much of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage, and her troubled life has been much publicized. Considering her struggles with depression, anxiety and addiction, it should not be surprising that Monroe’s will named the Anna Freud Center, a mental-health research, training and treatment center dedicated to helping children, as a beneficiary. * A global survey of people’s vacuuming habits finds that more than 60 percent of vacuumers in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Chile listen to music while performing that chore -- more than anywhere else in the world. Only a third of Americans listen to music, though; according to the survey, the favorite pastime of vacuumers in the United States is just to think about vacuuming.
What do we take with us? Here’s where our age is showing: Medications top the list, followed by comfortable shoes, even before we get to cameras and sunglasses. In line with wanting to relax, computers are far down the list. Why don’t we go, if we want to? First on the list, not unexpectedly, is the cost of travel, followed by the state of our health. No matter when or where you want to go, if you’re going to travel, ask about a senior discount. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell when the label “senior” comes into play. Is it when AARP sends us our first membership solicitation when we’re 50 years old? Is it 55, or when we first dare to ask about a senior discount? Is it when we apply for Social Security (which can be anywhere from 62 to 70)? Be sure to ask anyway; you’ll likely save money.
and making determinations for the VA. It only takes a little digging to unearth the wrongs that can occur when an alleged expert is brought in from the outside. A news station in Minnesota did its own investigation and came up with 300 veterans who hadn’t been examined by qualified medical personnel. One veteran was examined for knee, ankle and back problems and had the claim turned down ... by an OB/ GYN “expert.” In another case, a doctor cut and pasted information from Wikipedia and put it in a veteran’s file ... after carefully deleting one word so the phrase matched what he wanted it to say. Some veterans are having their claims finalized by those who give medical opinions only (reading the files), rather than doing actual physical exams. Other veterans are hiring their own independent medical examiners to review their cases. If you’ve moved and the VA doesn’t have your current address, make a call to your closest regional VA medical center. Verify whether you’re on that list of those who didn’t get a correct screening.
Wall Pocket Q: At a church sale, I purchased a wall pocket in the Blackberry pattern and marked “Roseville.” I paid $50 for it because I know enough about art pottery to realize that Roseville is collectible, and the piece I bought quite unusual. Did I get a good deal? -- Betty, Rio Rancho, New Mexico A: The Blackberry pattern was introduced by Roseville in 1932. It is easily identified by its collar of russet and green leaves, dark blue berries, and a textured background in varying
shades of brown and green. The pieces are unmarked or have foil or paper labels. Your wall pocket, which should measure 8-1/4 inches, is valued in the $650 to $950 range, according to most of the price guides I consulted. Yes, you got a terrific deal. *** Q: I have three transistor radios from the 1960s. Two need repair. Whom do you suggest I contact? -- Robert, Portsmouth, Virginia and A: Transistor radios are a little complex to repair because of capacitors that tend to degrade and the difficultly of getting to the PC boards, especially in smaller models. I did find a source that might be able to help you: John’s Vintage Radio Repair, 144 N. Beverwyck Rd., No. 208, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. For repair costs and shipping instructions go to http:// johnsvintageradio.com. *** Q: I have a Coca-Cola tray from the 1920s
featuring a couple playing golf. Do I have a valuable item? -- Dorothy, Ladue, Missouri A: Yes, if it is authentic. Coca-Cola collectors must be aware that many of the old beverage trays have been reproduced, and some even aged to look much older than they actually are. If your tray is the real deal, it was issued in 1926 and is valued in the $500-$750 range, depending on condition. *** Q: My husband was born May 20, 1942. I would like to get him an original newspaper that was published the date of his birth. Can you recommend someone who might be able to help? -- Steve, Craig, Colorado A: Timothy Hughes buys and sells vintage newspapers and might be able to help you. Contact is P.O. Box 3636, Williamsport, PA 17701-8636; tim@rarenewspapers.com; and http://rarenewspapers.com.
PLATYPUS (continued):
• It’s no surprise that with their webbed feet, platypuses are excellent swimmers and are able to stay underwater for up to 140 seconds. They paddle with their front feet and steer with their back feet and large beaverlike tail. Folds of skin cover their eyes and ears, and their noses have a waterproof seal for their underwater hunts.
• Navigating across land is tough work for a platypus and requires 30% more energy than swimming. Their webbing retracts when they are on land, and their claws become more
prominent. They move clumsily along on their knuckles in order to protect their webbing.
• The carnivorous platypuses are bottom feeders, feeding along the muddy bottom of whatever body of water they inhabit. Much of these nocturnal creatures’ time is spent on the hunt, which can last 10 to 12 hours every day. The skin of its flexible, rubbery bill contains thousands of receptors that pick up electrical signals generated by their prey’s muscular contractions. Once the platypus locates its dinner, it scoops up insects, larvae, shellfish, and worms with its large bill and stores them in
its cheek pouches for the swim to the surface. It also scrapes up bits of gravel from the bottom to aid in digestion. Since the platypus has no teeth, only grinding plates, the gravel helps mash their food into small pieces. The platypus also has no stomach, just an intestine and esophagus connected together.
• The platypus’ secret weapon of defense against predators is a spur on its hind feet. While both males and females have the spur, only the male has a gland that produces a toxic venom that can easily kill a small animal and cause severe pain to humans.
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honey. Sealed containers of honey were found in King Tut’s tomb that were still edible after more than 2,000 years. Greeks and Romans used honey as a natural healing medicine, and it was frequently spread on wounds to promote healing.
HONEY
In commemoration of July as National Honey Month, Tidbits sweetens the pot with these facts about honey.
• Because honey is a symbol for the new year according to Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah celebrations include apples dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.
• There are 64 calories in one tablespoon of honey, compared to sugar at 46 calories, but because honey is sweeter, we tend to use less. Honey never spoils because its high acidic level creates a very low pH environment, making it unfavorable for bacteria to grow. Raw honey contains all the pollen and enzymes that are destroyed by heat in processed honey. Filtered and processed honey will remain liquid much longer, while raw honey crystalizes quickly.
• Honey is simply the condensed nectar of flower blossoms, the only food source produced by insects that humans eat. The sugary nectary secreted by the flowers attracts honey bees. The bees collect not only the nectar, but the flower’s pollen as well, depositing it at the next flower it visits, enabling the production • It’s believed that honey, with its antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties is a powerful of its seeds. The bee will visit between 50 aid to the immune system. Many claim it and 100 flowers during one trip, all the while improves digestion and soothes sore throats. flapping its wings more than 180 times per But as beneficial as honey can be, it should not second. be fed to infants less than one year old. Honey • Back at the hive, the bee deposits its load of can contain a bacterium called Clostridium nectar that will be transformed into honey. A botulinum, which can cause infant botulism, bee colony is home to between 30,000 and a condition that can cause paralysis and even 60,000 bees, each with a lifespan of about 45 death. days over the summer. Two million flowers must be visited and 55,000 miles (85,514 km) logged to make just 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of honey, but the average worker bee will make just 1/16 of a teaspoon of honey during its lifetime. A strong colony of bees can store hundreds of pounds with just a few days. • The color, flavor, and aroma of the honey are dependent on the type of flower that was visited by the bee. Monofloral honey is made from the nectar of just one type of plant, such as clover, orange blossom, buckwheat, lavender, dandelion, and honeysuckle. Polyfloral honey is also known as wildflower honey, and is made from the nectar of many different types of plants. Buckwheat honey is thick and dark with a very strong flavor, while alfalfa honey is almost white, with a delicate mild flavor.
• Honey is an ancient food, as evidenced by a cave painting unearthed in Spain showing people collecting honey from a bee’s nest. The figures are carrying baskets or gourds and are using ropes to reach the nest. The ancient Romans valued honey so much that it was used as a form of currency, using it to pay their taxes. Egyptians sacrificed honey to their gods. The body of Alexander the Great is said to have been preserved in a coffin full of
1. LaMarr Hoyt (1980-82) and Johnny Allen (193233), with 16 each. 2. It was 1982, when George Brett, Hal McRae, Dan Quisenberry, Frank White and Willie Wilson made the All-Star team. 3. Houston’s David Carr was sacked 76 times in 2002, and Cleveland’s Tim Couch was sacked 56 times in 1999. 4. Eddie Sutton, with Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State. 5. Six seasons before the Philadelphia Flyers won in 1974 and 1975. 6. Finland’s Heikki Hasu won gold in 1948. 7. Sam Snead was 52 when he won in 1965, and Art Wall was 51 when he won in 1975.
Answers 1. Wrist 2. Crater Lake in Oregon 3. Wine steward 4. Webbed, like a water fowl 5. Slowly 6. Columbia 7. J.A.R.V.I.S. 8. Ballistics 9. Alexander Hamilton 10. “Casino Royale”