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• The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny ...’.” — Isaac Asimov
• If you’re planning a summer vacation in Maine this year, you might want to keep in mind that in that state, it’s against the law to tickle a woman under the chin with a feather duster. • You might be surprised to learn that drinking tea increased the life expectancy of the British — and even more surprised to learn why. It wasn’t any beneficial compound found in the tea itself; rather, it was the act of boiling the water, which had the effect of killing pathogens found in the untreated water that was largely in use in England at that time. Also, once the Brits started drinking tea, they became addicted to the caffeine and therefore drank quite a bit more boiled water than had been their wont, decreasing even further their exposure to the pathogens that caused illness. • You’ve doubtless heard of paranoia, but you’re likely not familiar with metanoia. “A profound transformation in one’s outlook” isn’t terribly common considering today’s deep societal divisions. • Food for thought: What could you do with an extra $1,500? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for every person in an American home, almost 300 pounds of food is thrown out each year. For a family of four, this amounts to about $1,500 in waste annually. • Researchers in Greece who recently completed a study on napping found that men who nap at least three times a week were at a 37 percent lower risk for heart-related death. So now you have an excuse to do what you want to do anyway. • • •
Thought for the Day: “We’re here to put a dent in the universe.” -– Steve Jobs © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. What just and devout man held the baby Jesus when Mary and Joseph presented Him at the temple? Cyrenius, Ham, Simeon, Zara 3. Which of these books comes before the other three in the Old Testament (KJV)? Nahum, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Daniel 4. What sign sealed God’s promise not to destroy the earth ever again by a flood? Solar eclipse, Rainbow, Full moon, Ocean wave 5. From Proverbs 29 what does the fear of man bring? A snare, Redemption, Love of life, Death 6. Whose daughter found the infant Moses in the river? David, Pharaoh, Solomon, Timothy 
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2) Simeon 3) Ecclesiastes 4) Rainbow 5) A snare 6) Pharaoh Sharpen your understanding of scripture
with Wilson’s Casey’s book, Test Your Bible Knowledge, available in bookstores and online. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. 
1. Which artist first released “Don’t Turn Around”?
2. What the group started out as The Melody Makers? 3. Name the former Humble Pie bandmember who had a debut solo album entitled “Wind of Change.” 4. Who was the first to record “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “With music by our side to break the color lines, Let’s work together to improve our way of life, Join voices in protest to social injustice.” 
1. Tina Turner, as a b-side single in 1986. “Don’t Turn Around” has been covered by a number of artists, notably Aswad in 1988, Ace of Base in 1994 and Milow in 2017.
2. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, made up of four of Bob Marley’s 10 children. They started with “Children Playing in the Streets” in 1979, with royalties going to a United Nations children’s fund. 3. Peter Frampton, in 1972. 4. Nancy Wilson, in 1964. She netted a Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording. 5. “Rhythm Nation,” by Janet Jackson in 1989. She combined social themes with danceable melodies on her “Rhythm Nation 1814” album, which included this song. It went to No. 1 in the U.S. on the dance club charts. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. LITERATURE: Which one of Charles Dickens’ novels features a character named Pip?
2. TELEVISION: Who played the title role in the 1970-80s sitcom “Alice”? 3. ANATOMY: Which part of the brain regulates homeostasis of wake/sleep cycles, hunger and thirst? 4. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Washington state? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite? 6. GEOLOGY: Diamonds are mostly made of which element? 7. HISTORY: In which American city did the Great Molasses Flood occur in 1919? 8. THEATER: Which long-running musical features the character Fanny Brice? 9. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym “ROYGBIV” stand for? 10. FOOD & DRINK: What is ciabatta? 
1. “Great Expectations”
2. Linda Lavin 3. Hypothalamus 4. Olympia 5. Venus 6. Carbon 7. Boston 8. “Funny Girl” 9. Color sequence of the rainbow (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) 10. Type of Italian bread © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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