Comics and Activities
• It was 20th-century American singer and songwriter Bobbie Gentry who made the following sage observation: “Euphemism is a euphemism for lying.”
• In a match between a 200-pound mountain lion and a 20-pound porcupine, the lion is likely to be the loser — and probably will die if it tried to take a bite of the desired prey. • The next time you’re annoyed by a bad case of the hiccups, consider poor Charles Osborne. In 1922, when he was 28 years old, Mr. Osborne got the hiccups. For the next 68 years, he continued to hiccup, finally stopping in 1990, one year before his death at the age of 97. • At one time the Catholic Church considered it sinful to eat a hot dog. • It was British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic and political activist — and, not insignificantly, Nobel laureate — Bertrand Russell who made the following sage observation: “The fundamental cause of trouble in this world is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” • In an odd coincidence, President Abraham Lincoln had a secretary named Kennedy, and President John F. Kennedy had a secretary named Lincoln. Kennedy the secretary told Lincoln the president that he shouldn’t go to Ford’s Theatre the night he was shot; Lincoln the secretary tried to convince Kennedy the president not to go on a trip to Dallas, where he was shot. • If you’re like the average man, your beard grows about half an inch every month. • Those who study such things claim that an average bank robber in the United States nets about $4,000 for every job. No info at hand on how the researches acquired their data. • You might think that hot dogs are a relatively recent food offering, but you’d be wrong. The first sausages were created more than 3,500 years ago when ancient Babylonians began stuffing spiced meat into the intestines of animals. • The fastest of all non-domesticated canines, the African wild dog can sprint faster than 40 mph. • Many people make provisions in their wills for their pets; it’s the compassionate thing to do. Singer Dusty Springfield went a bit further than most, though; she specified that her cat was to be fed only imported baby food. • • • Thought for the Day:
“Every man possesses three characters: that which he exhibits, that which he really has, and that which he believes he has.” — Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. 
1. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were ... ?
Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 2. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 3. What group received the angels’ announcement of the birth of Jesus? Carpenters, Shepherds, Tentmakers, Masons 4. Who was Herod’s information source as to where the Christ Child was to be born? Joseph, Reuben, Micah, Matthew 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem 6. From Matthew 1:20-21, who told Joseph (in a dream) that the baby’s name was to be Jesus? Angel, Mary, Innkeeper, The Magi 7. Where was the young Jesus when the Magi came to visit him to present gifts? Manger, Under the stars, House, Temple 8. From Matthew 2, to what country did Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus flee? Jordan, Syria, Oman, Egypt 
1) Engaged
2) Herod 3) Shepherds 4) Micah 5) Nazareth 6) Angel 7) House 8) Egypt 
1. Who first released “Don’t Turn Around”?
2. Which girl group released “He’s Just a Runaway”? 3. Name the group that released “Shining Star” in 1980 ... not to be confused with the 1975 Earth, Wind & Fire song of the same name. 4. Name the two halves of the duo who released “Stumblin’ In.” 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I’m scared, so afraid to show I care, Will he think me weak, if I tremble when I speak?” 
1. Tina Turner, as the b-side to the “Typical Male” single in 1986. Aswad came along two years later with a cover, followed by Ace of Base in 1994.
2. Sister Sledge, on their fifth album, “All American Girls,” in 1981. And yes, they are all sisters, born into an entertainment family in Philadelphia. 3. The Manhattans. They picked up an award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 1980 Grammys. 4. Chris Norman and Suzi Quatro, in 1979. 5. “Tell Him,” by Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, in 1997. This stunning duet climbed charts around the world but, astonishingly enough, only went to No. 58 on Billboard’s U.S. radio play chart. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: What strait connects the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea?
2. FOOD & DRINK: What is a pluet? 3. SCIENCE: What does an eidologist study? 4. MOVIES: Which Disney movie featured the title song, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”? 5. AD SLOGANS: What product was advertised as “It keeps going, and going, and going ...”? 6. MYTHOLOGY: Who is the Greek goddess of the rainbow? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the tallest lighthouse in the United States? 8. HISTORY: The German invasion of which nation had the code name Operation Barbarossa? 9. U.S. STATES: Which state has the nickname “The Mountain State”? 10. ROYALS: Which two houses were involved in England’s The Wars of the Roses in the 15th century? 
1. Dardanelles Strait
2. Plum and apricot hybrid 3. Mental images 4. “Toy Story” 5. Energizer batteries 6. Iris 7. Cape Hatteras, North Carolina 8. Russia 9. West Virginia 10. York and Lancaster © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.
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