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July 26 - August 1, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Possum party: Residents of the vacation town of Mallacoota in Victoria, Australia, were relieved when a resident brush-tail possum that locals call “Russell Rustle” came sauntering back to the area, along with his partner Rosie and baby Rascal. The area had recently endured bushfires, which had claimed a lot of forest and property, and residents were very concerned about the wildlife. While possums are often thought of as pests, Russell Rustle is loved by the whole community. His safe return was cause for celebration among the locals.
Monkey culprit: If a cellphone is stolen, the owner might suspect a human thief. When Zackrydz Rodzi’s phone disappeared from his home in Batu Pahat, Malaysia, the thief turned out to be a monkey. As there was no sign of a break-in, Rodzi’s family used his brother’s phone to call the stolen one, and heard it ringing in the bush near their home. After retrieving it from the mud and cleaning it up, Rodzi found a bunch of selfies of a monkey. There were even videos showing the antics of the little mammal trying to eat the phone
Black cat haven: Japan is home to many cafés that feature real felines, but only one is filled with black cats. Nekobiyaka is in the city of Himeji. Because black cats are less likely to find owners than cats of other colours, the café’s owner wanted to provide a place for people to interact with them and hopefully take one home as a pet. She keeps about 10 black cats at any one time, differentiating them by the colours of their collars. When a family takes one home, she brings another from a shelter. Visitors pay a small fee to enter, and they can buy refreshments while interacting with the cats.
Canal digger: A man from Kothilawa, a remote village in Bihar, India, has completed an amazing feat. It took Laungi Bhuiyan about three decades to divert run-off rainwater into a pond near the village. He did it by digging a three-kilometre-long (1.8-mi.) canal by himself, using hand tools. Before the canal existed, rainwater ran into a river and never reached the village. Now, people in the village have access to water in the pond, which they can use for crop irrigation and for farm animals to drink. As news of his feat spread on social media, Bhuiyan became known as “Canal Man.”
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
“Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others.”
- Robert Louis Stevenson
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
The Big Blue Tent Sale by Nanaimo Pottery Co-op. Saturday, July 31 from 10am–6pm held at Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Nanaimo. Info at www.nanaimopottery.ca
Vancouver Island Symphony Pop Up Series Tickets: $135 (+ service charge)Tickets to 3 Summer Concerts performed outside in beautiful spaces! Tickets & more info at
www.vancouverislandsymphony.com/summer-pop-up-concerts/
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Daily 11-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. What system/scale is used to determine the heat in chili peppers?
2. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in England, Ireland, or Scotland?
3. What colour is associated with the emotion of envy?
4. “Daddy” Warbucks was the rich and philanthropic benefactor in what comic strip?
5. What organ uses up to 20% of the human body’s oxygen and blood?
2. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in England, Ireland, or Scotland?
3. What colour is associated with the emotion of envy?
4. “Daddy” Warbucks was the rich and philanthropic benefactor in what comic strip?
5. What organ uses up to 20% of the human body’s oxygen and blood?
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This could be an excellent time to investigate a complex problem. You may search for something that has been lost and also learn more about your inner self. Lucky Numbers: 10, 20, 23, 29, 31, 37.
Your personal magnetism may be strong, and you could attract attention. You might beautify your surroundings and pay particular attention to your appearance. Lucky Numbers: 4, 17, 18, 30, 33, 47.
Your honesty and willingness to communicate openly could impress others. This may be a good time to present your ideas to the people who matter the most in your life. Lucky Numbers: 3, 23, 24, 26, 39, 49.
This might be a favourable time to bring out any personal concerns you have in your relationships. Agreements and cooperation could be achieved easily now. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 21, 31, 32, 41.
Strong support from close friends and family could give you extra confidence now. This may be a good time to mend fences and to improve some aspects of your homelife. Lucky Numbers: 4, 31, 34, 43, 46, 48.
You may feel relaxed and pleasantly calm. Sharing hospitality, giving something special and personal to a friend, and other loving gestures could be emphasized now. Lucky Numbers: 12, 13, 27, 36, 37, 41.
This may be an excellent time to be out and about. There could be significant opportunities to make connections and to learn something through a chance meeting. Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 15, 22, 26, 32.
Doors may open and new opportunities for personal and professional growth may present themselves. Any idea you feel inclined to take could lead to a positive outcome. Lucky Numbers: 13, 16, 20, 21, 48, 49.
Partnerships for mutual benefit may be favoured. Once you join with others, especially in team sports, your energy level could soar higher than you expect. Lucky Numbers: 6, 18, 23, 28, 32, 35.
This may be an excellent time to enjoy company at your home. You might be feeling loving and needing to share comfort and affection with close friends and family. Lucky Numbers: 1, 16, 29, 33, 41, 42.
Self-confidence and ambitions may be high. You might be able to accomplish a great deal of work, especially if it involves some sort of communication. Lucky Numbers: 18, 20, 21, 30, 42, 47.
You may gain what you want through diplomacy and by enlisting the support of your friends, rather than by being forthright and bold. Decision-making might be favoured now. Lucky Numbers: 5, 6, 8, 29, 32, 43.
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Dancer first: Madonna, the well-known singer of “Material Girl” fame, at first wanted to be a dancer, but switched to music after being influenced by then-boyfriend Dan Gilroy, with whom she was in a band called Breakfast Club.
Brilliant mind: Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) had a brilliant mind for mathematics. She worked for NASA and helped to put men on the moon. She was one of the subjects of the 2016 Hollywood movie, Hidden Figures.
Unusual lime: Finger limes may be shaped like jalapeño peppers, but the resemblance ends there. These limes grow on shrubs in subtropical coastal areas of eastern Australia. They hold tiny, caviar-like beads that have an acidic flavour.
Stony love: The Holestone, which has a small hole through it, sits in a field near the village of Doagh, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. From the Bronze Age, the stone has become known as the “lovestone.” Engaged couples come to the stone to pledge their love for each other.
Fern fronds: The Georgia State University in Decatur, Georgia (U.S.), is home to Ferns of the World, an unusual garden started by the late botany professor, George Sanko. Today, the garden is lush with many fern varieties from all over the world.
The judge said to her dentist, “Pull my tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth.”
What did one arithmetic book say to another?
“I’ve got problems.”
Doctor: “What happened? You look awful.”
Patient: “You said to take this medicine for three days, then skip a day. All that skipping wore me out.”
What word is always pronounced wrong? Wrong.
Actors: people who work really hard at never being themselves.
What did one arithmetic book say to another?
“I’ve got problems.”
Doctor: “What happened? You look awful.”
Patient: “You said to take this medicine for three days, then skip a day. All that skipping wore me out.”
What word is always pronounced wrong? Wrong.
Actors: people who work really hard at never being themselves.
Trivia Answers: 1. Scoville scale 2. England 3. Green 4. Little Orphan Annie 5. The brain
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July 19 - 25, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Jail house dreams: Someone looking to buy a home in the town of Guildhall, Vermont (U.S.), might be interested in a unique place: a 2,190-square-foot (203-square-metre) home that once belonged to the town’s jailer. Because of that, no one is surprised to learn that an actual jail is part of the deal. Attached to the house, the jail has seven cells that include bars. The house has changed hands numerous times since being built about 1880, but the jail has been left intact. However, the area’s real estate agents say that a renovation could turn the old lock-up into a lovely family living space.
Tattooed teacher: A schoolteacher in Essonne, France, may lose his job, but not because of a lack of teaching ability. Actually, Sylvian Helaine is very good at his job. The problem is that he has tattoos from head to toe, including on his face, and his superiors at his school have received complaints from parents. Apparently, some kindergarten children are afraid of him. In response, Helaine was moved from the kindergarten room to a class with older children. Known as Freaky Hoody on social media, he has a passion for getting tattoos, which he adamantly claims have no bearing on his ability to teach.
Smelly fish: There is a fish dish in South Korea that most people hate, but lovers of the delicacy can’t get enough of it. The dish is called hongeo (or hongeo-hoe) and it is well known in Korea. The fish used is naturally fermented skate, a bottom-dwelling species. Its smell resembles ammonia. The odour even permeates clothing, so some restaurants offer sealed bags to store guests’ jackets during the meal. First-time eaters are coached to breathe in through their mouths and out through their noses when eating it. After a few times, some get hooked on this dish.
Canine protection: Unbeknownst to his parents, a little boy from St. Louis, Missouri (U.S.), wandered away from home one morning. In bare feet and wearing only his pyjamas, Kh’amorion Taylor quickly became lost. However, a stray dog came to his rescue, staying by him as he toddled through unfamiliar streets. An anonymous woman noticed the duo, and started knocking on doors to see if anyone knew the boy. Eventually, after seeing a post on social media, the boy’s father was alerted, and a joyful reunion resulted. The story shows how protective a dog can be towards a human who is in trouble.
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
- Frederick Douglass
“Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” - Samuel Johnson
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artisan Market: Come see 90+ artisans & beautiful gardens. July 23, 24, 25. For more information www.nanoosebayartinthegarden.com
The Big Blue Tent Sale by Nanaimo Pottery Co-op. Saturday, July 31 from 10am–6pm held at Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Nanaimo. Info at www.nanaimopottery.ca
Vancouver Island Symphony Pop Up Series Tickets: $135 (+ service charge)Tickets to 3 Summer Concerts performed outside in beautiful spaces! Tickets & more info at
www.vancouverislandsymphony.com/summer-pop-up-concerts/
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Daily 11-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. What type of tree produces the acai berry - mulberry or palm?
2. The Golf, Jetta, and Passat are models of which auto manufacturer?
3. What treasure might be found in an oyster?
4. Actors River Phoenix (deceased) and Joaquin Phoenix are brothers - T/F?
5. What are wontons?
2. The Golf, Jetta, and Passat are models of which auto manufacturer?
3. What treasure might be found in an oyster?
4. Actors River Phoenix (deceased) and Joaquin Phoenix are brothers - T/F?
5. What are wontons?
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You may easily become emotionally fired up about causes to which you have a strong attachment. You might care and instinctively respond to whatever happens to you. Lucky Numbers: 1, 10, 31, 34, 44, 47.
Your feelings for friends and your emotional responses to life may be more intense. The need to give and receive love, and to be accepted and wanted, could be very strong. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 30, 32, 36, 41.
The craving for comfort in the form of affection or food may be strong. This might be a good time to spend time with the people who love and appreciate you the most. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 18, 23, 29, 36.
You may come across in a very charming manner, which might likely win over new friends and admirers. You could certainly make an excellent first impression. Lucky Numbers: 4, 11, 15, 36, 41, 45.
Happiness and a desire to share your joy with others may be your theme now. You could feel generous, and may be inclined to buy something lovely for yourself. Lucky Numbers: 7, 29, 31, 35, 39, 43.
This may be a positive time for you. Ideas could flow, and it might be easier than usual to express your thoughts. It also may be a good time for negotiations & communications. Lucky Numbers: 4, 13, 20, 28, 30, 32.
Feeling good about yourself could result in a happy attitude. You might feel so comfortable that you might do little to take full advantage of current opportunities. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 7, 10, 27, 30.
You may be craving emotional excitement and something new and stimulating. Your social inhibitions could be loosened. It might be a time for music, dancing, and being joyful. Lucky Numbers: 9, 10, 18, 21, 33, 41.
You may be more perceptive than usual. You might be able to see other people’s true colours, and you could even discover a secret that had been hidden for some time. Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 14, 18, 30, 36.
Your ability to concentrate and focus on your work may be very good now. It might be time to attend to details and to make your life more stable and secure. Lucky Numbers: 8, 17, 22, 23, 28, 42.
Your long-range goals or career aims could come into focus. You may gain a stronger sense of purpose which might energize your efforts to move toward your goals. Lucky Numbers: 3, 12, 14, 31, 34, 49.
Your popularity may soar and many may vie for your attention. Enjoy the limelight. You could feel very dedicated and loyal towards your friends and family. Lucky Numbers: 12, 21, 26, 34, 35, 45.
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Licking wounds: A person’s saliva does a lot more than just lubricate the mouth and help start the food digestion process. It also contains antimicrobial compounds that help prevent infections in the mouth and gums.
Tall trees: Japan is home to forests of Kitayama cedar, a tree that grows straight and tall. Foresters prune the lower branches so the trunk will grow exceptionally straight. The timber is used for wooden roofs and beams.
Sewing skills: A small bird that lives in the tropics of Asia has a unique way of making its nest. The female common tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) punches holes in leaves with its beak, then “sews” them together using cobwebs and plant fibres.
Famous place: The Cliff House is a famous restaurant in San Francisco, California (U.S.). Located on cliffs with a view of the Pacific Ocean, it was first built in the 1860s. There have been several rebuilds and renovations over the years.
Early single: Famous British musician Elton John was once in a band called Bluesology. A song he wrote while with that band, “Come Back Baby,” was released as a single in 1965.
How do you know carrots are good for your eyes? Because you never see rabbits wearing glasses.
Scientists recently located the gene for military aptitude. They would have found it earlier, but it was camouflaged.
Boss: “You’ve got to find a way to make fewer mistakes on the job.”
Worker: “OK. How about if I come in later in the morning?”
What’s the difference between an African elephant and an Indian elephant? Several thousand miles.
We’re not supposed to be perfect. If we were, pencils wouldn’t have erasers.
Trivia Answers: 1. Palm 2. Volkswagen 3. A pearl 4. True 5. Chinese dumplings
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July 12 - 18, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Different ice cream: The ice cream in Turkey isn’t the Western-style cold, smooth scoop in a cone. Called dondurma (which means “freezing” in Turkish), the ice cream in this transcontinental country includes the usual milk and sugar, as well as two unique ingredients: mastic, a resin from the mastic tree; and salep, powdered orchid bulb. The former makes the ice cream stretchy and sticky, and the latter is a thickening agent. Dondurma comes in lots of flavours and doesn’t melt as quickly as regular ice cream. One type, called Mara¸s dondurma, uses more salep, and diners use a knife and fork to eat it.
Tall hedge: In Scotland, a huge hedge is deemed to stand higher than any other hedge in the world. Called the Meikleour Beech Hedge, it is located about 90 kilometres (56 mi.) north of Edinburgh near the village of Meikleour. Standing 30 metres (100 ft.) high and stretching for a length of 530 metres (one-third mile), this hedge has been growing since 1745. It is quite a sight, especially in spring, when light reflects on its new green leaves, and in fall, when it turns to rust and gold. The hedge is trimmed about once every 10 years, requiring the efforts of four workers over a period of about six weeks using hydraulic lifts and cutters.
Fantastic flowers: Stress at her job as a civil engineer drove Luciana Gonzalez to a new career, one she could not have imagined. The Brazilian woman became an artistic confectionery master, making art out of food. Her specialty is making sugar flowers, and her creations look so real that viewers can’t believe the bouquets are edible. She did not get into her new job because of a love of cooking; rather, it was because the Senac Campos do Jordão school of gastronomy was nearby, so she took some courses. Although only working for a short time in the industry, Gonzalez has gained a well-known reputation.
Fine art: Using coloured pencils, Australian artist Shaun Mckenzie creates portraits that, when complete, appear to be photographs. Known as NeeYellow on social media, Mckenzie has great patience, working for an average of 60 to 80 hours on each of his pieces. One portrait of Jim Carrey realistically reveals the comedian’s iconic grin, while another of actor Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, seems to show every strand of his messy red hair. This talented artist likes to share some of his tricks on social media, including time-lapse videos that show a portrait coming to life.
“Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.”
- James A. Michener
“The obstacle is the path.” - Zen proverb
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artisan Market: Come see 90+ artisans & beautiful gardens. July 23,24,25 www.nanoosebayartinthegarden.com
The Big Blue Tent Sale by Nanaimo Pottery Co-op. Saturday, July 31 from 10am–6pm held at Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Nanaimo. Info at www.nanaimopottery.ca
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Daily 11-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. Nelson Mandela was once president of what country?
2. What is a bride’s wardrobe (clothing, linens, etc.) called?
3. A round, portable, tent-like dwelling with its origins in central Asia is known as what?
4. Okra is a fruit or a vegetable?
5. How many astronauts can the International Space Station accommodate?
2. What is a bride’s wardrobe (clothing, linens, etc.) called?
3. A round, portable, tent-like dwelling with its origins in central Asia is known as what?
4. Okra is a fruit or a vegetable?
5. How many astronauts can the International Space Station accommodate?
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You may feel very clear and perceptive now. This could be an especially productive time for you to make a decision or to come to an agreement with those around you. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 3, 28, 48, 49.
Your need for love and intimacy could strongly emerge. You might channel some of these feelings into creative work that expresses your deepest self. Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 18, 25, 30, 34.
You may successfully begin a change of routine. A regimen of self-improvement could help you feel free to concentrate on the things that feel most important to you. Lucky Numbers: 12, 13, 19, 21, 38, 46.
You might not want to follow anybody else’s lead. Fortunately, you may be able to find ways to be yourself, and maybe even let loose a little bit, without offending anyone. Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 12, 27, 39, 46.
Business meetings might begin with a positive, harmonious feel that fosters good understanding between all. Your professional associations could be beneficial to you. Lucky Numbers: 5, 19, 21, 25, 26, 35.
This may be an excellent time to spread your wings, to travel, and to visit new places. Giving & receiving appreciation, love, and happiness could come into your life now. Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 17, 36, 38, 39.
Getting what you want and moving toward achieving the things that are important to you may involve surrendering something or eliminating something from your life. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 13, 20, 28, 42.
Contracts, negotiations, and business dealings of all kinds may be favoured now. You might want to share plans or dreams and be more receptive to others’ points of view. Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 40.
The positive feelings you generate now may likely aid you in the future. Gathering information regarding your career or your long-range goals could be favoured. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 17, 26, 30, 38.
Conversations right now may go smoothly, and agreements could be reached. You may not want to tolerate being idle, but be ready to attack difficult problems on the job. Lucky Numbers: 1, 15, 19, 39, 41, 49.
Cooperation and successful collaboration in the business and professional world may be highlighted. Legal and governmental matters of all kinds might run very smoothly. Lucky Numbers: 9, 19, 26, 28, 35, 48.
You may be a sympathetic listener, drawing out feelings & experiences from others. You might feel inclined to speak to them about your personal subjects, which builds trust. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 8, 22, 36, 44.
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Stressing the words: Shakespeare is known for using iambic pentameter in his sonnets. An “iamb” is an unstressed syllable followed by a syllable that is stressed. Therefore, an iambic pentameter means there are five sets of syllables, with the second syllable of each set being stressed.
Volcanic moon: Scientists think that the planet Jupiter has 79 moons, one being Io. This moon, the fifth largest and the closest one to the planet, has about 400 active volcanoes, and there are lava flows and lava lakes on it.
Rare snail: The fire snail (Platymma tweediei) is found only in the Cameron Highlands area of Malaysia. These snails have a black shell and a bright red foot, and they can survive only when the conditions are very cool and humid.
Comparing condiments: Regular mustard is made from powdered white or yellow mustard seeds and vinegar or water. It is more mildly flavoured than Dijon mustard, which is made from black or brown mustard seeds and white wine.
Rock and wire: A gabion wall is used by landscape architects and home designers. It is a container made of wire that is filled with materials like rocks or stones. They are easy to make and last a long time.
In the desk drawer of a retired accountant was this note: “Debits in the column toward the file cabinet. Credits in the column toward the window.”
Wooley caterpillar: a worm in a fur coat.
The town I live in is so small, the road map is actual size.
What did one octopus say to another? I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand.
Terry: “Say something soft and sweet.”
Jerry: “Marshmallow.”
Trivia Answers: 1. South Africa 2. A trousseau 3. A yurt 4. Fruit 5. Six
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July 5 - 11, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
White cukes: Most vegetable gardeners are familiar with green cucumbers, but not many may be aware that there is such a thing as a white cucumber. This type is known by many names, including White Wonder, White Albino, Ivory King, and Jack Frost. This cucumber was first developed by a seed company in the United States in the late 1800s. It took the company several years to test and evaluate the fruit before commercializing the seed. While their foliage is green, these cucumbers have white skin, and the fruit is crisp and delicious.
Treasure hunt: A jeweller and his wife from Macomb County, Michigan (U.S.), were having a hard time making ends meet during the COVID-19 shut down. So Johnny and Amy Perri decided to close their shop and bury (or otherwise hide) all their merchandise in dozens of places around the state. The couple is holding a series of treasure hunts; contestants must buy tickets to obtain clues, riddles, and maps leading to the locations. Treasure that can be found includes diamond rings, silver bars, necklaces, and prospector coins. The couple is calling their adventure Johnny’s Treasure Quest.
Some like it hot: When the temperature is hot, people like to jump in a lake or find an air-conditioned place to escape from it. But some tourists visiting Death Valley National Park in the southwestern United States get out of their cars to snap selfies beside the Furnace Creek Visitor Center’s digital thermometer. The numbers might read as high as 132° F (56° C). These tourists often post photos on social media about surviving such severe heat, even if their air-conditioned cars are only a few paces away! Death Valley is one of the hottest places on Earth and the driest in North America.
Face painting fanatic: Hannah Chilton, known as “Hannah Grace” on social media, is a makeup artist with great skill, and she uses that skill to turn herself into different things. Chilton, who lives in the UK, applies body paint and makeup to her face. When complete, she may look like a dinosaur, a skull, or a mummy, to name just a few. When she finishes a creation, she takes pictures of herself to post and then washes the paint off. She has quite a following and hopes to one day make her living using her craft, which she began learning just for fun during time off from her job as a chef.
“Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not the multiplicity and confusion of things.” - Isaac Newton
“What a desolate place would be a world without a flower.”
- Clara Lucas Balfour
“What a desolate place would be a world without a flower.”
- Clara Lucas Balfour
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Knox Car Boot Sale: Held in the parking lot, 345 Pym St., on Saturday July 10/21, 9am - 2pm. Our first exciting Outdoor Garage Sale! Proceeds go to Knox. Covid-19 Protocols will be followed. For more information call: 250-951-5900 or visit www.kucparksville.ca
Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artisan Market: Come see 90+ artisans & beautiful gardens. July 23,24,25 www.nanoosebayartinthegarden.com
The Big Blue Tent Sale by Nanaimo Pottery Co-op. Saturday, July 31 from 10am–6pm held at Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Nanaimo. Info at www.nanaimopottery.ca
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Daily 11-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. How many litres are in a hectolitre?
2. What does OPEC stand for?
3. The Summer Olympics of 2016 were held in what city?
4. In cooking, what is a crepe?
5. Gems of emerald, jade, and peridot are predominantly what colour?
2. What does OPEC stand for?
3. The Summer Olympics of 2016 were held in what city?
4. In cooking, what is a crepe?
5. Gems of emerald, jade, and peridot are predominantly what colour?
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You may have the discipline to apply yourself to some tasks that you might have been avoiding. You may want to put your affairs in order and tackle those mundane chores. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 29, 36, 38, 49.
You may feel a need to fight for what you believe in. Your genuine story could be very compelling, without stirring up more controversy than might be necessary. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 6, 11, 24, 27.
You may question major commitments and decisions that you have made in the past. This could be a great time of self-analysis about the direction you have taken. Lucky Numbers: 12, 28, 35, 36, 46, 47.
You may experience a real positive flow of warmth and friendliness from a new group of people. You could be stimulated and energized by interactions with them. Lucky Numbers: 6, 10, 17, 28, 39, 44.
Your judgment and sense of timing could feel very on-target. A stroke of good luck may not just fall in your lap, as you might need to seek out the opportunity. Lucky Numbers: 2, 22, 27, 36, 42, 44.
This may be an excellent time to eliminate things that are outworn. Clutter and disorder, or even a long-held attitude, might keep you from attaining your immediate goals. Lucky Numbers: 5, 21, 26, 36, 46, 48.
Your mood may feel jovial, and social relations may feel very good. Try not to overcommit yourself or promise too much, as you may be apt to feel overextended later. Lucky Numbers: 3, 16, 23, 24, 31, 38.
This may be a very positive time. Your friends could be just as helpful to you as you are to them. They might really appreciate you and have an interest in your feelings. Lucky Numbers: 12, 13, 19, 32, 33, 40.
You might be able to be very clear and aboveboard, bringing out the diversity among yourself and others in a way that is not likely to offend or stir up any hostility. Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 16, 35, 45, 47.
A large group of people may express a great deal of interest in your area of expertise. You might need to jump on this opportunity quickly, before it passes you by. Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 18, 28, 29, 46.
You may want a break from your usual routine and be a little more spontaneous. A refreshing change of pace could help you begin to revitalize your creative interests. Lucky Numbers: 15, 26, 34, 37, 39, 46.
You may be forced to deal with an arrangement or situation that no longer works well. Old, outworn procedures could very well be a big part of the problem. Lucky Numbers: 3, 17, 18, 28, 31, 42.
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Band history: American rock and roll musician Bruce Springsteen, who fronts The E Street Band, was in numerous other bands when he first started performing. The first of these was The Rogues in the mid-1960s.
Blue eyes: People with Waardenburg syndrome, a genetic condition, may have some degree of hearing loss as well as pale blue eyes or different coloured eyes, such as one blue eye and one brown eye.
Soaring bird: The Andean condor has a great ability to soar. With a wingspan of about 3.3 metres (over 10 ft.), it has been known to soar for five hours over a distance of 160 kilometres (100 mi.) without flapping its wings.
Great spread: Tapenade is a pâté made from green or black olives. It is often made with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, but other ingredients can be added. This dip is great on crackers and baguettes or served with meat dishes.
From outer space: The Meteorite Museum at the University of New Mexico, in the city of Albuquerque (U.S.), is a fascinating place. It displays many different kinds of meteorites that have hit earth over the decades, including one that weighs one tonne.
Which month has 28 days? They all do.
I hate to always eat and run, but the way I tip, it’s the only safe procedure.
How do you torture an engineer? Make the engineer watch while you fold up a road map the wrong way.
I hate to always eat and run, but the way I tip, it’s the only safe procedure.
First cowboy: “Why are you wearing only one spur?”
Second cowboy: “I figure when one side of the horse starts running, the other side will, too.”
One day the bass player hid one of the drummer’s sticks. The drummer said, “Finally! After all these years, I’m a conductor!”
Trivia Answers: 1. 100 2. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 3. Rio de Janeiro 4. Thin pancake 5. Green
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June 28 - July 4, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Golden sandwich: College students who eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to save money will have to stay away from a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois (U.S.). Called PB&J (which stands for Pizza, Beer, and Jukebox), this restaurant’s version of the sandwich costs $350 (USD). Called Golden Goose, the sandwich is made from a whole loaf of bread that contains edible gold leaf. Inside is an extremely expensive kind of red current jam, with currents that were hand-seeded with goose quills. It also contains manuka honey from New Zealand. Surprisingly, the peanut butter is an off-the-shelf variety.
Phone fraud: A man in Moscow, Russia, is very angry with his bank. Vladimir Volokhovich lost his smartphone, and the thief who found it was able to use Volokhovich’s bank app to take out a loan. The bank is charging him interest, claiming that he did not report the loss in a timely fashion. This crime victim is livid, as circumstances made it impossible for him to do so. The thief, pretending to be a friend, sent a message saying the phone had been found, so Volokhovich thought all was well. What makes him mad is how easily the bank allowed a stranger to take out a loan, with no paperwork required.
Covering up: A Vietnamese tattoo artist creates unique designs for a purpose: she wants to help people with scars or birthmarks to regain their confidence. If someone has scars from an operation or a burn, or if they have lived with a noticeable birthmark all their lives, the tattooist, known as Ngoc, will come to the rescue. Ngoc has a knack for figuring out what design to use to cover up her clients’ imperfections, whether large or small. She might ink a vase of flowers over an appendectomy scar, or a mountain range over a burn mark. Some consider her to be a bit of a magician for her skills.
Shattered glass: A couple of kids are in a lot of trouble with their parents right now! The family was in the Shanghai Museum of Glass in China and were viewing a glass castle worth about $64,000 (USD). The castle, on permanent display at the museum since 2016, was made by Miguel Arribas, a Spanish glassblower with Arribas Brothers. He created his masterpiece, which had approximately 30,000 parts, in the form of Cinderella’s castle. The children were playing chase and they ended up accidentally knocking the sculpture over. When travel is allowed again, Arribas Brothers says it will come to repair the damage.
“Life is the garment we continually alter, but which never seems to fit.” - David McCord
“A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.” - John Locke
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Knox Car Boot Sale: Held in the parking lot, 345 Pym St., on Saturday July 10/21, 9am - 2pm. Our first exciting Outdoor Garage Sale! Proceeds go to Knox. Covid-19 Protocols will be followed. For more information call: 250-951-5900 or visit www.kucparksville.ca
Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artisan Market: Come see 90+ artisans & beautiful gardens. July 23,24,25 www.nanoosebayartinthegarden.com
The Big Blue Tent Sale by Nanaimo Pottery Co-op. Saturday, July 31 from 10am–6pm held at Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Nanaimo. Info at www.nanaimopottery.ca
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Wed - Fri, 4-7:30pm & Sat/Sunday, 11am-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. Greasepaint is used in what type of performing art?
2. A fez and a fedora are what types of apparel?
3. In the children’s game, what is pinned on the donkey?
4. Singer Cass Elliott was a member of what popular musical group?
5. What is a vicissitude?
2. A fez and a fedora are what types of apparel?
3. In the children’s game, what is pinned on the donkey?
4. Singer Cass Elliott was a member of what popular musical group?
5. What is a vicissitude?
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Opportunities for friendship, pleasant associations, and enjoyable social interactions may occur now. Personal relationships could feel harmonious and rewarding, as well. Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 12, 22, 23, 33.
Your friendly manner and willingness to meet people halfway may benefit your public image. It could be favourable to socialize with those with whom you have professional ties. Lucky Numbers: 6, 14, 25, 28, 36, 37.
You could become so excited about the things you are learning that you can hardly stop thinking and talking about them. Try not to be fanatical about their importance. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 9, 11, 15, 23.
Community social events could be very rewarding for you. You might be in a festive, partying mood, and may want to play and share a good time with friends. Lucky Numbers: 1, 10, 11, 12, 15, 31.
You may feel less dependent on the approval of others. You could have an abundance of energy and self-confidence, and might be able to take on new challenges more easily. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 10, 25, 29, 46.
Improvising and using your intuition, rather than following the usual way of doing things, could be required. Your life may accelerate toward an unusual, but interesting, segment of time. Lucky Numbers: 3, 19, 20, 38, 41, 47.
Your ability to accommodate the totally unexpected may be necessary. You could be pulled in many different directions and might tend to scatter your forces. Lucky Numbers: 6, 11, 14, 19, 30, 44.
The need to share, to give and receive love, and to be accepted and wanted could be very strong. Your emotional responses to life may be deeper and more intense. Lucky Numbers: 4, 25, 28, 30, 37, 47.
You might feel especially friendly and sociable. The warmth and goodwill that you generate now may likely be of great benefit to you, both now and later. Lucky Numbers: 6, 13, 14, 22, 31, 48.
You may want to speak out to express your thoughts regarding your professional work. Conversations with those who are in positions to act on your ideas could come to the fore now. Lucky Numbers: 1, 13, 27, 30, 38, 47.
Opportunities for cooperation and shared happiness may arise, which might help you break away from your usual routine. You could be in the mood to learn something new. Lucky Numbers: 11, 12, 25, 28, 29, 35.
Offbeat ideas may excite you and you may seek people who offer you a different perspective. Discovery, inventiveness, and spontaneity could be major themes now. Lucky Numbers: 13, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
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New name: Times Square, the famous intersection in New York City (U.S.), was originally called Long Acre Square. Its name changed in 1904 when The New York Times moved its headquarters to that location.
Colour blind: Waving a red flag in front of a bull is not productive because bulls, like other animals with hooves, are colour blind to the colour red. They are probably just irritated by the movement of the cape.
Apollo 13: American astronauts Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert traveled to the far side of the moon on Apollo 13 in 1970. They didn’t intend to circle the moon and only did so because of an emergency situation.
Healing honey: Manuka honey from Australia and New Zealand comes from bees that pollinate the manuka bush. This honey has a higher degree of natural antibacterial qualities than other types of honey.
Unsinkable: In the movie Titanic, American actress Kathy Bates played Margaret Brown. The real-life Margaret Brown became known as the Unsinkable Molly Brown because she did so much to help other passengers when the boat went down.
Name six animals that inhabit the Arctic region.
Three seals and three polar bears.
Parent calling home: “I’m just checking on you.”
Child: “Shh, not so loud. The babysitter’s asleep.”
Exaggeration is a hundred, million, billion times worse than understatement.
Money talks. Mine always says goodbye.
Three seals and three polar bears.
Parent calling home: “I’m just checking on you.”
Child: “Shh, not so loud. The babysitter’s asleep.”
How much honey can a bee make in a day? Enough to fill one jam jar, with a little bit left over to stick on the label.
Exaggeration is a hundred, million, billion times worse than understatement.
Money talks. Mine always says goodbye.
I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off!
Trivia Answers: 1. Theatre 2. Hats 3. The tail 4. The Mamas and the Papas 5. A change or variation
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June 21 - 27, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Careful preparation: In many countries, it is illegal to sell and cook poisonous mushrooms called false morels. However, despite the dangers of consuming these mushrooms, people in Finland love the species called Gyromitra esculenta. False morels contain a toxin that causes illness. But in Finland, there are strict rules regarding their preparation, and they are legal to sell. For example, cooks must take a series of steps, including rinsing, boiling, and draining, after which these steps must be repeated. All this must be done in a ventilated room to avoid inhalation of the fumes.
View from above: Sports fans in Poland came up with a novel way to watch their favourite event, despite the social distancing required during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sport was motorbike racing, and the location was the Stadion Zuzlowy in the town of Lublin. Only a few spectators were allowed into the stadium, so some fans decided to rent construction cranes to watch events. The fad started with three cranes at the first race of the season, but it was such a popular idea that by the third race, there were 21, each holding two to four fans.
Slithering pets: Choosing a pet is usually not difficult. People usually pick a poodle or a kitten, or even a parrot, as a new family member. However, a teenage girl from Purworejo, Central Java, Indonesia, keeps six pythons as pets. Chalwa Ismah Kamal has no fear of the big snakes as she plays and cuddles with them. She even bathes them. Her younger brother likes them, too. The 14-year-old received attention for her strange pets after she posted some videos on social media, where thousands of people have viewed them. Some viewers express concern, but she explains there is nothing to fear because her pets are tame.
Rare road: In Osaka, Japan, a 16-story building has a unique feature: a highway off-ramp runs right through it. The Gate Tower Building and its highway ramp were completed in the early 1990s. The employees working in the building don’t have to worry about excess traffic noise because noise-proof walls and floors were used in the construction. Plus, the off-ramp doesn’t actually touch the building. Visitors to the building will notice that the elevator doesn’t stop at floors five, six, or seven because these floors provide the space for the road.
“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” - André Gide
“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” - John Woodenx
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Knox Car Boot Sale: Held in the parking lot, 345 Pym St., on Saturday July 10/21, 9am - 2pm. Our first exciting Outdoor Garage Sale! Proceeds go to Knox. Covid-19 Protocols will be followed. For more information call: 250-951-5900 or visit www.kucparksville.ca
Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artisan Market: Come see 90+ artisans & beautiful gardens. July 23,24,25 www.nanoosebayartinthegarden.com
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Wed - Fri, 4-7:30pm & Sat/Sunday, 11am-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. James Watson and Francis Crick are responsible for the structural model of what?
2. What does a relief map show using contour lines, shading, and colours?
3. The song “Over the Rainbow” was featured in what classic movie?
4. The skin, hair, and nails are all part of what system?
5. In what hemisphere is the location of the Earth’s only subarctic climate?
2. What does a relief map show using contour lines, shading, and colours?
3. The song “Over the Rainbow” was featured in what classic movie?
4. The skin, hair, and nails are all part of what system?
5. In what hemisphere is the location of the Earth’s only subarctic climate?
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You may meet interesting new people. This might be a time for letting yourself relax with friends or doing something fun that is out of the ordinary for you. Lucky Numbers: 11, 14, 24, 26, 28, 45.
This may be a good time to schedule business meetings where tact would be a plus. You might act as a diplomat, bringing together people with differing viewpoints. Lucky Numbers: 1, 22, 28, 39, 46, 49.
You might be a peacemaker, since harmony could be very important to you. Loving relationships and attracting people who are good for you may very likely occur. Lucky Numbers: 13, 15, 16, 21, 22, 39.
You might want to put extra energy into organizing your work & professional life. Decisions you make now may likely work out well, as you might be more clear & objective. Lucky Numbers: 7, 15, 30, 32, 40, 41.
You could feel sharp, clear, decisive, and articulate. This may be a good time to assert your own needs and desires, and to communicate to others what you really want. Lucky Numbers: 3, 17, 28, 38, 42, 45.
You might want to try to make room for spontaneity and flexibility in your schedule. You may make discoveries and come up with fresh solutions to old problems. Lucky Numbers: 18, 25, 34, 46, 48, 49.
Your mental processes may accelerate, and you could move more quickly. You might understand what others are telling you and also make yourself clearly understood. Lucky Numbers: 3, 30, 38, 40, 45, 48.
Your career goals may start to gain momentum now. Your superiors could be positively inclined toward you. An important victory or success might be achieved. Lucky Numbers: 18, 26, 39, 40, 47, 48.
Your ego drive and competitiveness may be very strong. You could feel more vigorous, bold, assertive, and impatient. You might feel capable of successfully meeting challenges. Lucky Numbers: 6, 24, 30, 32, 44, 45.
New ideas and learning may be emphasized now. Your mind could be flooded with new data that might make you feel enthusiastic and excited by these fresh insights. Lucky Numbers: 22, 25, 33, 39, 41, 45.
You may read something that causes you to view life in a very different light. Your mind could soar to a broader, more encompassing perspective. Lucky Numbers: 5, 11, 14, 18, 32, 42.
This may be a dynamic and exciting time for you to expand your horizons. You might want to take full advantage of any unusual offers or opportunities. Lucky Numbers: 12, 32, 36, 38, 42, 46.
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The Joker: Depending on the game, having a Joker card is a good thing. But it wasn’t introduced into American card decks until the 1860s, when players decided to add an extra “Best Bower” card to the game of Euchre.
Cactus rules: People in Arizona (U.S.) with a saguaro cactus on their property can’t cut it down without permission from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. If they do so, a 25-year jail sentence could result.
Coffee tester: Gennaro Pelliccia samples products for Costa Coffee, a job that involves declaring a coffee bean or blend good enough to leave the company’s roasting plant. His tongue is insured for £10 million.
Never expires: If honey is stored in a sealed container away from humidity, it never expires. Archaeologists found honey that hadn’t spoiled in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs.
Popular fruit: Tomatoes are part of the fruit family and are considered one of its most popular members, with over 182 million metric tonnes produced each year. Tomatoes originated in South America and were first cultivated around 700 CE by the Aztecs and Incas.
What creature has the smallest appetite? A moth; it just eats holes.
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.
College student: “I’m going to major in political science and clean up the mess in the world.”
Parent: “You can start with the mess in your room.”How do you confuse a frog? Put it in a round bowl and tell it to take a nap in the corner. How does a frog confuse you? He comes out and says he feels much better after that nap.
Golf caddy: “I wouldn’t say you’re the worst golfer I’ve seen on this course, but I’ve seen places today that I’ve never seen before.”
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.
Trivia Answers: 1. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 2. Terrain 3. The Wizard of Oz 4. Integumentary 5. Northern Hemisphere
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June 14 - 20, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Camel comes home: There are stories of dogs and cats coming home after being lost or given away, but it’s rare to hear about a camel doing something similar. That’s what happened in North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The camel’s owner, Temur, sold his camel to a friend who lived 100 kilometres (62 mi.) away. After spending the winter in its new home, the camel ran away, eventually finding its way through desert and mountains to its old home. Temur and his wife were moved to see the animal’s devotion, so they arranged to keep it. They sent a younger camel to the new owner as a replacement.
Away from home: When thinking about wallabies, Australia and Tasmania come to mind. However, France should be included. That’s because a colony of wallabies lives in the forest near Rambouillet, west of Paris. About 150 of the creatures have lived there for over 40 years. Ancestors of the current colony escaped from a zoological reserve in the 1970s. While some were caught, others found a home in the forest and have been living in the wild ever since. Authorities have even posted road signs with pictures of wallabies, so drivers would be aware of their presence.
Makeup madness: Elliot Joseph Rentz (a.k.a. Alexis Stone) of London, England, is a makeup artist with incredible talent. He has worked with many famous people, but he also likes to work on himself. He uses makeup to transform himself to look like celebrities, and then he posts photos on social media. For his temporary transformations, he uses makeup and costuming items, such as wigs, jewelry, and false eyelashes. He has made himself resemble Kevin from Home Alone, Dumbledore from Harry Potter, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Billie Eilish, to name just a few.
Scenery swap: With the COVID-19 pandemic slowing down world travel, people grew tired of the views from their own windows. With that in mind, Sonali Ranjit and Vaishnav Balasubramaniam, a couple from Singapore, created “WindowSwap.” This website encourages people from around the world to submit short videos of the views from their windows. Visitors to the site can look at views from abodes in far-off cities and towns, and they can upload their own to share. Viewers can see a wide variety of scenes, from mountains to city streets, and from rainy backyard gardens to seaside views. Watching the windows can be mesmerizing!
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“A learned fool is more foolish than an ignorant one.” - Molière
“I fling my past behind me like a robe… I have outgrown it.”
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Knox Car Boot Sale: Held in the parking lot, 345 Pym St., on Saturday July 10/21, 9am - 2pm. Our first exciting Outdoor Garage Sale! Proceeds go to Knox. Covid-19 Protocols will be followed. For more information call: 250-951-5900 or visit www.kucparksville.ca
Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden Artisan Market: Come see 90+ artisans & beautiful gardens. July 23,24,25 www.nanoosebayartinthegarden.com
Butterfly World - Season Open Now! Join us in our tropical greenhouse to experience 100’s of tropical butterflies from around the world. 1080 Winchester Rd., Coombs. More info: 250-248-7026.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Wed - Fri, 4-7:30pm & Sat/Sunday, 11am-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. Frankie Valli was the front man for what musical group of the 1960s?
2. A sporran is a leather or fur pouch worn in front of what type of garment?
3. Soba is what kind of noodle?4. Was Willie Shoemaker a cobbler, an American jockey, or a cartoon character?
5. How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?(see bottom for answers)
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Communications might excel right now. You may come across clearly and present yourself articulately. Interviews and other transactions with the public could be favoured. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 8, 13, 23, 30.
Now might be a time for communicating your enthusiasm. You may feel optimistic about the future and discover connections previously overlooked. Lucky Numbers: 11, 19, 21, 22, 37, 45.
Your thoughts may be distant and dreamy right now. Your imagination might be heightened, which could benefit any creative or artistic work you do. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 5, 29, 31, 42.
You may want to be seen and noticed. You might receive appreciation and a positive response, or possibly an opportunity that could be quite beneficial. Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 42.
Conversations and sharing plans with others may be very fruitful now. This could be a favourable time to get your message across to others via speaking or advertising. Lucky Numbers: 6, 18, 32, 44, 47, 48.
Your desire to socialize or to be friendly may interfere with getting your work done in a professional manner. Scheduling time for recreation might be a good idea. Lucky Numbers: 3, 10, 13, 17, 26, 47.
Your creative ideas or artistic inclinations may tend to blossom. You might be able to generate some lovely, inspiring images from deep within your mind. Lucky Numbers: 4, 8, 9, 30, 45, 48.
You may feel a special magnetism and attract power. You could be very loving and your relationships might intensify and have a deeper quality. Lucky Numbers: 5, 25, 32, 36, 41, 44.
You may want to spread your wings and seek out new opportunities for advancement. With a little more attention to detail, you could bring yourself closer to your goals. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 8, 13, 24, 42.
There may be a cooperative, harmonious tone to the interactions you have now. It might be a good time for social activities and for getting in touch with friends and family. Lucky Numbers: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 33.
Creative inspirations may come to you by remembering old ideas. You might be involved with an artistic group, and you could receive some exciting news. Lucky Numbers: 9, 14, 15, 26, 28, 30.
You may be moved to express your affections more openly than usual. You might also want to be with harmonious people. Your artistic efforts could flourish. Lucky Numbers: 1, 18, 21, 27, 33, 41.
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Strange proposal: In ancient Greece, a woman received a declaration of love from a man in a very unusual way. He would throw an apple at her because apples were considered sacred to Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love.
Pirates’ jewelry: One common theory about why pirates wore earrings is that the gold and silver jewelry were a form of currency. If a pirate drowned and washed up on shore, the earrings served as payment for burial.
Sing along: Karaoke is a Japanese word that means “empty orchestra” and is believed to have originated in that country. When a performer didn’t show up, a café owner played recorded music and invited customers to sing along.
Slow down: Walter Arnold just needed to slow down. He was going 8 mph in Paddock Wood, Kent, England, on January 28, 1896. He received what is believed to be the world’s first speeding ticket. The speed limit was 2 mph.
Small babies: At birth, a baby panda is extremely small, weighing only about 3.5 ounces (99.2 grams). No one can figure out why the new arrival is about 900 times smaller than its mother. Kangaroos have similar weight differences at birth.
Student: “The formula for water is H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O.”
Teacher: “That’s not the formula I gave you.”
Student: “You said H to O.”
What has four legs and flies? A picnic table.
Two men played checkers. They played five games, and each won the same number of games. How?
They weren’t playing each other.
The subject of my talk this afternoon is television... sometimes known as air pollution.
Sign in a restaurant: “Our customers are always right. Misinformed, perhaps, inexact, bullheaded, fickle, even downright stupid, but never wrong.”
Teacher: “That’s not the formula I gave you.”
Student: “You said H to O.”
What has four legs and flies? A picnic table.
Two men played checkers. They played five games, and each won the same number of games. How?
They weren’t playing each other.
The subject of my talk this afternoon is television... sometimes known as air pollution.
Sign in a restaurant: “Our customers are always right. Misinformed, perhaps, inexact, bullheaded, fickle, even downright stupid, but never wrong.”
Trivia Answers: 1. The Four Seasons 2. Scottish kilt 3. Japanese buckwheat 4. American jockey 5. 52
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June 7 - 13, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Well-dressed: James Maina Mwangi of Nairobi, Kenya, came from a poor family and didn’t have very many clothes as a child. Eventually, he was able to earn money as a handyman, and he started to buy interesting clothes to match his flamboyant style. Today, he can be seen on the city’s streets in suits of different colours, all with matching accessories. For example, if he decides to wear a bright blue suit, he wears a tie, hat, watchband, eyeglasses, and shoes that all match. On other days, he may be dressed in pink, yellow, red plaid, or black and white. During the pandemic, he even finds facemasks to match!
Bird sport: A sport in Belgium involves birds, but very little activity. It’s called vinkenspot, which translates as “finch sitting” in English. In vinkensport, competitors sit in front of cages that contain one male chaffinch (a member of the finch family). These birds sing, and their owners keep track of the number of times their bird makes a complete bird call. A distinctive “susk-e-wiet” marks the end of each call. The competitor whose chaffinch makes the most calls in an hour is the winner. The sport is known to have cheaters; once, a competitor put a CD player in the box instead of a bird.
Much ado about nothing: Some people may wonder what the social media world is coming to after they hear about a video posted by Muhammad Didit of Indonesia. The young man decided to post a video of himself doing absolutely nothing. He shows himself sitting on a couch and staring into the camera for over two hours! He meant to record himself doing nothing for only five or 10 minutes, but after he started, he kept going. The weird thing is that the video has garnered hundreds of thousands of views and has motivated other people to do the same thing for even longer periods of time.
Pie queen: A baker from Seattle, Washington (U.S.), has become a pie-baking celebrity. Lauren Ko once worked as an executive assistant in education, but now she bakes pies with such intricate geometric designs that people flock to see her creations. Grandma’s pies may have tasted delicious, but Ko’s work also appeals to the eye. One blueberry pie, dubbed “flour power,” uses dozens of six-sided dough bits to hold blue petals. Others feature swirls of food-coloured dough strands or shapes that are formed into unbelievable patterns. The resulting pies are almost too incredible to eat! See her pies here: www.myCoffeeNews.ca/extra
“In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy
“Statues and pictures and verse may be grand, But they are not the Life for which they stand.” - James Thomson
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Wed - Fri, 4-7:30pm & Sat/Sunday, 11am-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. French fries originated in France - T/F?
2. What glands are responsible for producing tears?
3. What is a loge?
4. Who wrote the popular novel Beloved?
5. Guinness World Records states that the first speeding ticket was written in 1896, 1920, or 1929?
2. What glands are responsible for producing tears?
3. What is a loge?
4. Who wrote the popular novel Beloved?
5. Guinness World Records states that the first speeding ticket was written in 1896, 1920, or 1929?
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You may feel very clear, articulate, and communicative. Public speaking or any endeavour that involves giving information to others might be favoured now. Lucky Numbers: 4, 28, 34, 42, 46, 48.
Strong support from close friends and family may give you great confidence. It might be a good time to mend fences and improve relations in your home life. Lucky Numbers: 9, 13, 19, 23, 29, 33.
You may feel great physically, and your confidence and optimism could be very high. You might feel that whatever you attempt now may likely succeed. Lucky Numbers: 6, 16, 26, 35, 36, 46.
Your artistic efforts may flourish. You could be moved to express your affections more openly. You also might want to be surrounded by beauty and harmonious people. Lucky Numbers: 10, 13, 18, 40, 43, 48.
You may benefit greatly from opportunities that occur. You might feel expansive and optimistic now. Very influential people could come into your life. Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 16, 21, 28, 30.
You may enjoy spy or mystery stories. Unsolved or puzzling problems of a situation might interest you. You may need to probe for answers in order to discover the truth. Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 21, 25, 30, 34.
You may be feeling warm, expressive, and lively. Friendships might be strengthened. Your creativity and a desire to beautify things could be stimulated. Lucky Numbers: 4, 16, 32, 38, 44, 48.
This may be time for you to shine! You might have an extra measure of energy and confidence now and could make a strong, positive impression on others. Lucky Numbers: 8, 9, 19, 24, 39, 43.
You may be inclined to agree with people and situations. You also might attract what you need by letting more of the world come to you. Lucky Numbers: 10, 17, 25, 34, 41, 49.
You may have contact with someone who is important to you. Sharing memories and reminiscing with someone you might feel you can trust could occur. Lucky Numbers: 13, 19, 32, 33, 42, 44.
You may be capable of decisive action and the will to carry through. You might inspire others, as well. Group efforts or joint projects could be effective. Lucky Numbers: 4, 15, 19, 34, 45, 47.
Cooperative endeavours may flourish now, and any social or joint activity might benefit you. You could achieve a harmonious balance of talking and listening. Lucky Numbers: 5, 6, 21, 25, 30, 40.
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Long history: The Volkswagen Beetle, still on the roads today, is an iconic vehicle that dates back to 1938. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the Beetle was first built in Germany and came to North America in the 1950s.
Fun partnership: People from hometowns with dreary names can either laugh or cry. The folks in Boring, Oregon (U.S.), Dull, Perthshire (Scotland), and Bland, New South Wales (Australia), are choosing to jointly promote tourism as “The League of Extraordinary Communities.”
Easy access: Japan has the highest number of vending machines in the world, with one for every 23 to 25 residents. They can be found in urban and rural areas, and play an integral role in the country’s culture.
Pizzly bear: Most people know about grizzly bears and polar bears, but there is also a pizzly bear, the offspring of a polar bear and grizzly bear. They also are known as grolar bears and the nanulak, after the Inuit nanuk (polar bear) and aklak (grizzly bear).
More words: It’s no wonder an English dictionary is so thick: the English language is believed to have the largest lexicon, or number of words, of any European language. That’s due in part to accommodating so many foreign words.
Many directors of today’s comedies must be inspired by the old, silent movies. A scene is supposed to be funny, but the audience doesn’t make a sound.
What’s black and white and eats like a horse? A zebra.
If you had one match to light a kerosene lamp, fireplace, and wood-burning stove, which do you light first?
The match. What goes up but never comes down? Your age.
One worm to another: “Follow me. I know a restaurant where we can eat dirt cheap.”
Trivia Answers: 1. False 2. Lacrimal glands 3. Theatre box 4. Toni Morrison 5. 1896
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May 31 - June 6, 2021
Alberni Valley Edition
Paring pumpkins: When people think of carving pumpkins, scary or funny faces that frighten or amuse Halloween celebrants are what usually come to mind. Angel Boraliev of Varna, Bulgaria, has different ideas. This pumpkin carver is an artist who sculpts amazingly realistic images and designs out of the lowly fruit. A pumpkin might be turned into a regal owl, a majestic eagle, a slithering snake, or a placid pelican. Along with pumpkins, Boraliev also enjoys using watermelons and soap as a medium.
Chalky art: Chalk is something very familiar to teachers and students. That was true for Sachin Sanghe, who came from the village of Mudugere in Karnataka, India. He took a liking to the material and started to carve things in it, starting with simple letters. Later, he carved intricate creations, such as hands, deities, and buildings. He took a break from his art to attend engineering school, but after graduating, he started carving again. His tiny sculptures can take many hours to complete, depending on the complexity. The artist admits that getting the job done requires a lot of concentration.
Dish decorations: Collectors of porcelain might have a cabinet or two filled with interesting finds, but a couple of cabinets would not nearly be enough to hold the collection of Nguien Van Truong of Kieu Son, Vietnam. He started collecting porcelain dishes back in the 1980s, and he became so obsessed that he soon had nowhere to put all of his acquisitions. He took some mortar, applied it to the walls of his home, and began the process of embedding the dishes into his house. Now, the inside and outside of his house are covered in about 10,000 pieces of colourful dishware.
White deer: The northern part of the state of New York (U.S.) is home to a rare white-tailed deer called the Seneca white deer. The animals of this type carry a recessive gene that makes their coats white instead of the usual brown. The herd was protected for many years by the Seneca Army Depot. When it closed in the 1990s, volunteers took over the care of the animals. No hunting is allowed in what is now a sanctuary for the deer, but their stark white fur makes the animals an easy target for predators. Today, the private owner of the property plans to continue to protect the herd. See these beautiful creatures here: www.myCoffeeNews.ca/extra
“Our deeds still travel with us from afar, And what we have been makes us who we are.” - George Eliot
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Family Nascar Racing Now Open! Wed - Fri, 4-7:30pm & Sat/Sunday, 11am-7:30pm. 1460 Springhill Rd., Coombs. 250-668-9135. We also have outdoor lazer tag, archery & axe throwing.
Qualicum Beach Family History Society hosting a free Zoom event June 2, 7pm. Guest speaker Sasha Hnatiuk, Exhibitions Assistant at Cumberland Museum & Archives, will be presenting the History of Cumberland, beginning in the late 1800’s. To receive a link, please email QBFHS@gmail.com
Become a Host Family & Make an Impact! Transitions is seeking safe, supportive, substance-free homes for youth participating in treatment. A steady income provided for those who make a difference. For more info, call 250-714-8167. Funded by Island Health, NARSF Programs Ltd.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $20,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
1. Baby swans are called cygnets, ducklings, or goslings?
2. Bluefin tuna is the largest of the tuna species - T/F?
3. In what women’s sport does Megan Rapinoe excel?
2. Bluefin tuna is the largest of the tuna species - T/F?
3. In what women’s sport does Megan Rapinoe excel?
4. Who was the fictional image used to recruit women into the WWII labour force?
5. The California condor has a wingspan of how many feet?(see bottom for answers)
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Joining your efforts with others may work out very much to your advantage. You could reap rewards later for the generosity you extend at this time. Lucky Numbers: 5, 9, 12, 31, 39, 49.
Communicating with neighbours, friends, and family may be accentuated. This might be a good time to establish friendly, professional relationships as well. Lucky Numbers: 16, 24, 31, 39, 44, 48.
Your intuition or gut feelings may be right on the mark. Positive feelings and inner harmony could engender smooth and comfortable relations with others. Lucky Numbers: 6, 7, 14, 22, 26, 42.
Light, pleasant interactions may be emphasized. You could gain what you want through diplomacy. You might be willing to make concessions to maintain harmony. Lucky Numbers: 4, 18, 25, 37, 41, 48.
You may care passionately and respond instinctively to current events. You might be energized and eager to be involved in projects that benefit your family life. Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 17, 27, 37, 47.
An interest in people and psychology may come to the fore. You might be fascinated by the mysterious, and could delve and probe until you discover the truth. Lucky Numbers: 2, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
This may be a good time to begin a new business enterprise or a new venture. You could have the drive and courage to make your vision a reality. Lucky Numbers: 8, 10, 17, 28, 30, 44.
You may make your influence felt, and your efforts to advance your career could be very effective. Taking on a leadership position might be favoured now. Lucky Numbers: 21, 24, 29, 31, 44, 49.
Music or art may move you very much now. Your imagination might be activated, and you could be inclined to feel rather passive and dreamy, or creatively inspired. Lucky Numbers: 2, 12, 13, 22, 23, 33.
This may be a perfect time to socialize, as the positive feelings that you generate may be to your advantage. Your willingness to meet people halfway could benefit you as well. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 16, 22, 26, 40.
A desire to share your good fortune and joy with others may be your theme. Beautifying your home or changing your physical appearance might appeal to you. Lucky Numbers: 1, 15, 21, 35, 41, 42.
You may be craving emotional excitement, and your inhibitions might be loosened. It could be a time for music, dancing, and being joyfully spontaneous. Lucky Numbers: 12, 16, 32, 36, 42, 46.
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Hearing feet: African elephants have the unique ability to “hear” with their feet. Far-off rumbles in the ground create vibrations that travel from their feet to their middle ear. The timing of the signals can indicate the direction of the sound’s origin.
Chef’s trick: When we sprinkle salt on our food, we usually do it close to the target. Chefs sprinkle seasonings from a height of as much as 12 inches (30 cm). This results in much more even distribution.
No rabbits: In the state of Queensland, Australia, owning a rabbit is illegal. That’s because the critters have become a severe ecological threat. The government erected a rabbit-proof fence and has taken other measures to keep the population under control.
Alarm system: Royals in ancient Japan were ahead of their time. They purposely built squeaky floors as an anti-theft alarm system. These “nightingale floors” or uguisu-bari, are named after the Japanese nightingale, also known as the Japanese bush warbler.
Unique banking: When visiting Vatican City in Rome, people can practice Latin while doing their banking. An ATM in Vatican City has an option to do transactions in Latin, possibly the only machine in the world to offer such a service.
What has two hands, a big round face, always runs but stays in place? A clock.
Carry a feather duster with you wherever you go. If you can’t find someone to tickle, at least you’ll be able to do their dusting.
Don’t resent growing old - many are denied the privilege.
Fred: “How do you know that peanuts are fattening?”
Ed: “Have you ever seen a skinny elephant?”
Improvising is a great adventure - a class act needs no cue cards.
Trivia Answers: 1. Cygnets 2. True 3. Soccer 4. Rosie the Riveter
5. 9-10 ft.
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