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MORE NOTABLE WOMENby Kathy Wolfe

Politicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, performers and philanthropists — Women have made their mark in every walk of life. This week, Tidbits takes a closer look at some of the more notable ones.

• Before she was Coco, she was GabrielleBonheurChanel,borninFrancein1883.SheopenedamillineryshopinParisin1912afterafour-yearcareerasacafésinger.In1922,she introduced a perfume, simply named ChanelNo.5,namedsuchbecauseafortunetellerhadtoldherfivewasherluckynumber.In 1926, she introduced the “little blackdress”andwasknownforsaying,“Fashionfades; only style remains the same.”

•Although women were not given the rightto vote until the Nineteenth Amendmentwasratified in1920,womenin thestateofMontanahadthatrightbeforeratification.Infact,Montana had already elected theU.S.Congress’firstwoman,JeannetteRankin,in1916. She is remembered as the only voteagainst entering World War II following the attackonPearlHarborin1941.ShehadalsovotedagainsttheU.S.entryintoWorldWarI.Shecontinuedheranti-warstanceforyearstocome,andin1968,sheledademonstrationmarchinWashington,D.C.,protestingU.S.military action in Vietnam.

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1. GEMSTONES: What color is lapis lazuli?2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Pennines mountain range located?3. SCIENCE: The order Hymenoptera would en-compass what types of insects?4. RELIGION: Who founded the Christian Science Church?5. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES: William H. Bonney was better known by what name?6. HUMAN ANATOMY: Where is the mitral valve located?7. LANGUAGE: In the United States, what is a more common term for “conscription”?8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What was the original func-tion of the schipperke, a Belgian dog breed?9. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Michigan?10. HISTORY: In English history, which monarch did Cavaliers support?

Q: I have an album by Michael Jackson that is one of the first after he left the Jackson Five. Do you think I can sell it and get a lot of money? -- F.B.R., Lynchburg, Va.A: You neglected to give me the name of the al-bum. You might try and find it in the Goldmine Standard Catalogue of American Records 1950-1975 by Ted Neely (Krause, $34.99). Most of Michael Jackson’s early solo albums seem to be worth in the $20 to $30 range, according to this guide. As with most collectibles, there are always exceptions. Condition and demand also are impor-tant.***Q: I have a picture that is quite old and the work of Hedley S. Vicar. Is it worth anything, and where can I go to sell it? -- Jean, Farmville, Va.A: What you have appears to be a turn-of-the-cen-

NOTABLE WOMEN (continued):• Twin sisters with unusually similar namesborn in 1918 went on to exactly the sameprofession. Esther Pauline Friedman andPaulineEstherFriedmanbothbecameadvicecolumnists within months of each other. Esther Pauline was known for 56 years asAnn Landers, dispensing frank, sometimescontroversial advice to millions of readers. Pauline Esther wrote under the byline Dear Abby for 39 years until she was diagnosedwith Alzheimer’s Disease. Although thesisters had a joint wedding ceremony on their 21stbirthday,inlateryears,theircompetitioncreated a rift in their relationship, and they didn’thavecontactformanyyears.

• Journalist Elizabeth Jane Cochran tookon the pen name ofNellie Bly towrite fora Pittsburgh newspaper back in 1885 andconcentrated her early efforts on the working conditions of female factory workers. When her editor reassigned her to the society and gardening sections, she rebelled and traveled to Mexico as a foreign correspondent. Atage 23, she went undercover at a women’sinsane asylum, faking insanity to probe reportsofbrutalityat theNewYorkfacility.Afterenduringfilth,starvationandabusefortendays, shepennedanexposé thatcreatedsucharacketthatanadditional$850,000wasdispatched to the asylum in short order.Atage25,Blyundertookatriparoundtheworldreproducing the fictional journey of PhileasFogginJulesVerne’s“AroundtheWorldin80Days.”Shefinishedher24,899-mile tripin just over 72 days, actuallymeeting JulesVerneduringastopinFrance.Afteranearlyretirement from journalism, she invented and patented a steel barrel, whose design is still in useintoday’s55-gallonoildrums.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This year, instead of jumping into the whole holiday prep scene, move in a little at a time. You’ll appreciate the sense of control you’re more likely to enjoy.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The separation be-tween the Bovine’s head and heart is never as far apart as it seems. Both senses work best when they come out of logic and honesty.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The best way to keep those pre-holiday pressures under control is to just say no to taking on new tasks while you’re still try-ing to work with a heap of others.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) News means a change might be on its way, but what does it hold? Don’t just ask questions; make sure you get an-swers you can trust.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Old friends and new have one thing in common: Both your longtime and newly minted pals have much wisdom to impart.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With time running out, this is a good time for you to show ‘em all what those Virgo super-organizational skills can do.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Librans and holidays are made for each other, especially if chil-dren and animals are going to be part of your joy-ous season.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Time is getting too short to allow a spat to taint the holiday season. Restart your relationship and reschedule holiday fun times.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Seeking advice is laudable. You might learn far more than you thought you could. Stay with it.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Con-tinuing to assess changes works toward your get-ting your new project up and ready. Trusted col-leagues remain ready to help.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new situation needs a lot of attention, but it’s worth it. This is a very good time for you to involve the arts in what you do.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It might be a good idea to slow your hectic holiday pace so that you don’t rush past what -- or who -- you’re hoping to rush toward.BORN THIS WEEK: Others pick up on your con-fidence in yourself, which inspires others to believe in you and your special gifts.

tury watercolor. It was difficult to find any informa-tion about Vicar, but I did find a reference of one of his pictures being sold at auction by Lunds Auction and Appraisals with a pre-sale estimate of $150 to $175. The picture depicted a team of horses and ap-pears to be from the same period as the one that you have. You might contact the auction house, since it has sold at least one of his works. The contact infor-mation is 926 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8V 3K2; and lunds@lunds.com.***Q: I have several trial runs of Avon products and containers. Most of the containers were eventually issued in colored glass, mine are in flint glass. Who can I contact to find out possible values? -- William, Gas City, Ind.A: Perhaps you should contact The National Asso-ciation of Avon Collectors, P.O. Box 7006, Kansas City, MO 64113. A $1 donation is suggested for people contacting the club for information.

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NOTABLE WOMEN (continued):•Anaturalbrunette,comedienneLucilleBall

started her career as a blonde model named DianneBelmontin1933andlandedamovieroleshortlyafterwardinthatyear’s“RomanScandals.” She adopted her trademark redhairin1942attheadviceofMGMStudios.She and husbandDesiArnaz hit the smallscreenin1951when“ILoveLucy”madeitstelevision debut. When she became pregnant in1952,itwaswrittenintothesitcom’splot,and the episode depicting Little Ricky’sbirthairedonexactlythesamedaythatLucydeliveredsonDesiJr.Lucyandhersonwerefeatured on the cover of TV Guide’s veryfirstissue,in1953.SheandDesiSr.divorcedafter 20 years. Lucille Ball was the firstwomantoownherownfilmstudio,andoverthecourseofherlongcareer,appearedin72moviesandreceived13Emmynominations,withfourEmmyAwardwins.

• How many women drove pink Cadillacsbecause of Mary Kay Ash? At age 45,this cosmetics entrepreneur had worked manyyearsforStanleyHomeProductsbutfinally resignedafterbeingpassedover forpromotions in favor of men she had herself trained. It was her plan to write a book that would aid women in business, but the book ended up being a business plan for a new company,andin1963,sheandherhusbandbeganMaryKayCosmeticswith a $5,000investment. She wrote three best-sellingbooks,andherbusinessphilosophy,“MaryKay on People Management,” became part of the business course curriculum at Harvard Business School. Although Ash passedaway in 2001, today there are more than1.8 million independent consultants in 30worldwide markets. Fortune magazine hasadded the company to its list of “The 100BestCompaniestoWorkforinAmerica.”

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My house cat “Snowball” has been having problems urinating in places other than her litter box. She loves rugs, towels, my daughters’ beds, pillows and even her own bed. The vet suggested getting another litter box. She now has two. She will urinate on something within 1 foot of a litter box.I read in your column that cats that do this could have a urinary-tract infection or diabetes. Snowball was treated for six weeks for a urinary infection and still continues to urinate outside of her box. I took her back to the vet to be tested again for urinary-tract infection and diabetes. Both tests were negative. The vet thinks she’s just mad at us. I’m tired of this happening. Any suggestions? -- Michelle S., via e-mail

DEAR MICHELLE: There’s usually a good reason for a cat urinating regularly outside the litter box, and being “just mad” is probably not one of them. You did the right thing by having her checked and treated

for a urinary tract infection, and checked for more serious diseases, so you’ve eliminated a physical issue that may have initiated the problem. Now it’s time to address the behavioral issue -- which has nothing to do with Snowball resenting you, but more to do with an association she’s formed.First, get rid of both litter boxes (yes, the new one too). Thoroughly clean the area where they were located, and then get a new box. Next, monitor Snowball closely. As soon as she starts urinating anywhere other than her box, simply pick her up and place her in the box. Use soothing, encouraging language. She may be associating the box with the pain of her urinary-tract infection, so you need to reintroduce her to it.Remember also to thoroughly clean the areas that Snowball has urinated using an enzyme cleaner developed specifically for pet cleanup. It’s available at pet stores. If she’s urinated on carpet, you may need to treat the padding underneath as well.

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ANSWER: Dandruff is one form of seborrheicdermatitis -- skin inflammation, along with anoverproduction of skin cells and oil. The scalp is the place most often affected, but it also can be found on the sides and bridge of the nose, the eyebrows, ears, chest and back.A mite doesn’t cause it. Some speculate that ayeast (fungus) called Malassezia might be thetroublemaker. This yeast is also found on scalps of those without dandruff, but those with dandruff have greatly increased numbers of it.Quite often, nonprescription treatments work well fordandruff.SelsunBlueisagoodone.If,afteronemonthoftreatment,there’snoprogress,thenchangeto another. Head and Shoulders, NizoralA-D andT-Gelareasampleofthemanyproductsondrugstoreshelves. Nizoral A-D contains ketoconazole, amedicinethatisactiveagainsttheMalasseziayeast.Follow directions carefully. Usually they call fordailyuseuntilthere’ssomeimprovement,andthenevery-other-dayuseforamonth.Fromthattimeon,

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ANSWER:A change in barometric pressure ora drop in temperature can increase the pain of arthritic joints. Weather changes also can trigger migraineheadaches.Ihaven’tseenheadpressurementioned as occurring with weather changes, but I can imagine how it might happen. The sinus cavities of the head could be subjected to a difference between their own internal pressure and the outside barometric pressure. Perhaps you and IareheadedforaNobelprizewiththisdiscovery.

NOTABLE WOMEN (continued):• FinancialguruSuzeOrmanbecameinterestedinfiscalresponsibilityas theresultofafire.Asherfather’srestaurantwentupinflames,she watched him run into the burning building to rescue the cash register that contained every dime he had. He exited the building,money in hand, but with third-degree burns coveringhisbody.SaysOrman,“That’swhenI learned that for some people, money is more important than life itself.”

• Although best known for penning a novelabout four sisters that was loosely based on her own family, LouisaMayAlcott alsoservedasanurseduringtheCivilWar.Thisauthor of “Little Women” caught typhoidfever and suffered for the remainder of her life from mercury poisoning as a result of the treatment for the typhoid.

• The life of the firstwoman primeministerof the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher, had humble beginnings. Growing up as thedaughter of a father who owned a couple of grocery stores, she enjoyed swimming and playing hockey. In college, she studied chemistry, and after graduation, went to work as a research chemist for a plastics company, followed by a stint as a chemist helping develop a method for preserving ice cream. After her marriage to Denis Thatcher, shebegan studying for the bar.At age 28, shebecameabarristerspecializingintaxlaw,andlater that year, became the mother of twins. At 45, Thatcher was Britain’s Secretary ofStateforEducationandScience,andin1979shewaselectedPrimeMinister.Althoughshehadthelongestcontinuousperiodofofficeofany20th-centuryPrimeMinister,shehadthesecond-lowest approval rating of any post-war Minister. Following her time in office,ThatcherwentontoserveasChancelloroftheCollegeofWilliamandMaryinVirginiaandChancelloroftheUniversityofBuckingham.

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tack. This information comes from another study reported in the Canadian Medical As-sociation Journal. It says that getting a flu shot early in the season brings a 19 percent reduction in the occurrence of acute myocar-dial infarction. Shots received after the middle of November had a smaller reduction, but a reduction just the same. The pneumonia shot didn’t do a thing.Consumer Reports’ health magazine also is getting into the act with a poll about why peo-ple don’t want a flu shot. One big reason cited is that last year’s flu season was a big noth-ing, especially because it hit younger people harder. What we need to remember, however, is that in a normal flu year, 90 percent of the deaths from flu are in the 65-and-older age group.Consider this, too: According Consumer Re-ports, if you have to go to the emergency room with a twisted ankle, there’s a 50 per-cent chance that your nurses won’t have had a flu shot.

• The next time you order extra pickles or condi-ments with your take-out order, save and wash the small containers with lids that they come in. They are fantastic for keeping all sorts of things: extra buttons in a sewing box; spices; different size pins, nails or office supplies; even craft sup-plies.

• Keep a can or shaker of baking soda next to the stove. Small grease spatters can be covered in a jiffy if they are too close to a heat source. And it will help them to wipe up cleanly later.

• “Get a professional look when recaulking a sink by running over the bead of caulk with the back of a soapy teaspoon. It will smooth the caulk and give it a uniform appearance.” -- I.O. in West Virginia

• If you suspect you have a slow leak from your toilet tank, put a few drops of food coloring into the large tank. If the flapper is not closing all the way, in a short time the dye will have made its way to the toilet bowl. If it does, you know that you need to replace the ball and flapper.

• “To avoid a dirty-smelling hamper, place a single sheet of fabric softener in the bottom of your laundry closet or in the hamper itself.” -- S.W. in Oregon

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BETTE MIDLERSometimes brash, sometimes bawdy, TheDivine Miss M is undisputedly one of the world’s greatest entertainers. Follow along asTidbitsbringsyousomeofherlife’shighlights. • Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bette Midler

graduated as senior class president and valedictorian of that city’s Radford HighSchool in1963andwenton tostudydramaat the University of Hawaii. The daughter of a seamstress and a house painter, Midler worked at a pineapple processing plant as a teenager.

•Midler’smothernamedherafteractressBetteDavis;infact,herfullbirthnamewasBetteDavis Midler. Her mother named Midler’ssistersSusanandJudy,afteractressesSusanHayward and Judy Garland, respectively.Sadly,onatriptoNewYorkCitytoseeMidlerstar in Broadway’s “Fiddler on the Roof,”sisterJudywasstuckandkilledbyataxi.

•Midler’sdebutalbum,“TheDivineMissM,”produced byBarryManilow, came along in1972,withsalesofthreemillioncopiesitsfirstyear. It was followed by another blockbuster album thenext year.Manilowwasnot onlyher musical director in the early years; he acted as her pianist as well.

•Anappearanceon“TheTonightShow”withJohnny Carson in the 1970s gave Midler’searly career a huge boost. Shewas also thefinalguestonCarson’sfarewellshowin1992.TheonlyotherguestonthatshowwasRobinWilliams.Midlersang“OneforMyBabyandOneMorefortheRoad”toCarson,bringingtears to the normally cool-as-a- cucumber host.

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1. In 2009, New York Yankees became the third A.L. team in the decade to have seven players hit 20 or more home runs in the same season. Name either of the previous two teams to do it.2. When Hideki Matsui had six RBIs in a World Series game for the New York Yankees in 2009, whose record did he tie?3. Who holds the NCAA Division I record for most rushing

touchdowns by a quarterback in a season?4. In 2009, Orlando’s Dwight Howard became the youngest person to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award at 23 years, 4 months. Who had been the youngest?5. Who is the only NHL player to be in the Stanley Cup finals three consecutive years (2008-10) with a different team each time?6. Kyle Busch set a NASCAR record in 2010 for most wins in a season in the Nationwide Series. Who had held the former mark with Busch at 10?7. In 2010, tennis player Rafael Nadal won his 18th ATP World Tour Masters 100 tournament title. Whose record did he break?

BETTE MIDLER (continued):• The title song from the 1979 movie “TheRose” earned Midler her first Gold singleandfirstGrammyAward.ThesongwasNo.1ontheBillboardchartsforfiveweeks,andthe soundtrack album had sales of over two millionrecords.InadditiontoherGrammy,she was nominated for the Best ActressAcademyAward for her starring role as arock-and-roll singer, reminiscent of JanisJoplin.Although she didn’t win the Oscar,she did capture the Golden Globe for theperformance.

• The 5’1” diva married German performerMartin von Haselberg in 1984. The LasVegasweddingwasofficiatedbynoneotherthan an Elvis impersonator. The couple has one daughter, Sophie, who was named forsongstressSophieTucker.

•In1979,MidlerwasputonScreenWorld’slistofthetop12“PromisingNewActorsof1979.”Shehasshownheractingversatilityby easily crossing from drama (“For theBoys”and“Beaches”)tocomedy(“RuthlessPeople” and “Down and Out in BeverlyHills”).Shewasawitch in “HocusPocus”andaroboticwifein“TheStepfordWives.”

•Inadditiontomusicandmovieroles,BetteMidler isalsoanauthor,havingpenned“AViewfromABroad”in1980,andacharmingchildren’sbookofverse,“TheSagaofBabyDivine”in1983.

•FansofeducationaltelevisionwillrecognizeMidler’svoiceas thatofWoody theSpoononthePBSseries“VegetableSoup.”

• TwoofMissM’shits are on theAmericanFilm Institute’s “100Years of the GreatestSongs” list— “Wind BeneathMyWings”and“TheRose.”Hermanyaccomplishmentsinclude fourGrammyAwards, fourGoldenGlobes, three Emmy Awards, a Tony andsalesofmorethan15millionalbums.

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• On Nov. 27, 1703, an unusual storm system finally dissipates over England after wreaking havoc on the country for nearly two weeks. Featuring hurricane strength winds, the storm killed somewhere between 10,000 and 30,000 people and sank hundreds of Roy-al Navy ships.

• On Nov. 22, 1783, John Hanson, the first president of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation, dies in his home state of Maryland. Hanson is sometimes called the first president of the United States, but this is a misnomer, since the presi-dency did not exist until 1789.

• On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry, one of the longest-lived and most popular showcases for Coun-try Western music, begins broadcasting live from Nashville, Tennessee. The showcase was originally named the Barn Dance, after a Chicago radio pro-gram called the National Barn Dance.

• On Nov. 26, 1931, the first cloverleaf interchange to be built in the United States, at the junction of US 1/9 and NJ Route 35 in Woodbridge, N.J., is featured on the cover of the Engineering News-Record. A piece on the under-construction Hoover Dam was relegat-ed to the journal’s back pages.

• On Nov. 24, 1944, 111 U.S. B-29 Superfortress bombers raid Tokyo for the first time since 1942. Their target: the Nakajima aircraft engine works. De-spite the barrage of bombs that were dropped, fewer than 50 hit the main target, doing little damage.

• On Nov. 23, 1966, Elvis Presley’s 22nd film, a rock ‘n’ roll musical called “Spinout” in which El-vis played a singing race car driver, opens in theaters across the country. “Spinout” was filmed on location at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and the Ascot Motor Car Racing Ground, a well-known dirt track nearby.

• On Nov. 25, 1980, Sugar Ray Leonard regains box-ing’s welterweight title when his opponent, reigning champ Roberto Duran, waves his arms and walks away from the fight in the eighth round, telling the referee “No mas, no mas” (“No more”). Duran main-tained that he had stomach cramps and could barely stand up.

The steps to protect your personal information from identity fraud are very simple: Keep spyware off your computer. Check your credit statements immediately when they arrive, or if you have good computer anti-spyware software, check your online bills more frequently. Use only your first initials and last name on your bank checks. Stop your mail while you’re away. Use a shredder for trash that has your name on it. Check your credit reports to make sure there are no errors. Take mail to the post office instead of leaving it outside your home. Don’t put your Social Security number on a job application.Still, even after taking all the safety steps, many people opt to purchase an identity-theft protection service. These services, however, do not complete-ly free you from risk. In considering a protection service, you need to know:What services does the company provide? Some will monitor your personal information and see when it’s being used to apply for loans, credit cards or turning on utilities. Others will have your name taken off pre-approved credit offers. Some will help you get all your credit cards replaced, should there be a lost or stolen wallet. Others promise to protect you in the event information is stolen from your driver’s license number, public records and insurance records.How does it monitor your accounts? How are you notified if a breach in your security is detected? How much does the service cost? An average cost for these services is generally in the neighborhood of $10 per month, although certain add-on features can raise that price.If you’re the victim of identity theft, what services will the company provide to help you? What is the uppermost level of their insurance, should fraud occur and they have to do the work to restore your credit? For a real-world look at how identity-theft protec-tion works, go online to www.pcworld.com and put this title in the search box: Identity-Theft Protec-tion: What Services Can You Trust?Although the article is a few years old, the steps taken to test various identity-theft companies are worth noting.The point is that no company, no matter what it promises, can keep you completely safe. You need to take the initial steps to safeguard your personal information.

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“C” CREATURESOtherthan“cat”and“canary,”howmanyanimalscanyou thinkof thatbeginwith the letter “C?”Tidbits has found some of the more unusual creatures that meet this criterion. •Theworld’slargestrodentisthecapybara,aclose

relative of the chinchilla and guinea pig. This unusualfurrycreatureisanexcellentswimmerandcanremainunderwaterforfiveminutes,andcan even sleep under water, provided his nose justbreaksthesurface.It’sasocialanimalthatis very vocal and can be heard purring, barking, whistling,squealingandgrunting.

• YoucanfindcuckoobirdsoneverycontinentexceptAntarctica.Theyrange insizefromsixinches(15cm)to25inches(63cm),dependingon the species, and enjoy a diet of insects, especially hairy caterpillars. Their distinctive callvariesfromawhistletoaflute-likesoundtoa hiccup and is used to charm a mate or establish their territory.

• The most dangerous bird in the world, theCassowary,canbefoundinAustraliaandNewGuinea.This large flightless bird, standing upto79 inches (2meters) tall andweighing129lbs.(58.5kg),isanaggressivebirdwhoseblowcan be fatal. Its three-toed feet have dagger-like claws up to five inches (125mm) long).TheCassowarycansprintalongat31mph(50km/hr), jumpdistancesofnearlyfive feet (1.5meters), as well as swim long distances. They are basically shy, but if wounded or cornered, theycaninflictseriousinjury.

• Salamanders, newts and congo snakes areall considered Caudata, the scientific familyof tailed amphibians. There are more than 500 recognized Caudata species, includingmudpuppies, waterdogs and amphiuma.

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• It was Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century, who made the following sage observation: “Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” • Snakes are sometimes born with two heads, but they don’t survive long. It seems the heads fight each other for food. • Pregnant women might be particularly interested in the following: The animal that is pregnant the longest is the African elephant, with an average gestation period of 660 days (though some pregnancies can last up to 100 days longer). The record for shortest gestation period is held jointly by three marsupials, including the American opossum, which remain pregnant for only 12 to 13 days.

• During this season of excess, it might be worthwhile to remember that the typical holiday meal contains more than 3,000 calories. It also might be worthwhile to remember that the suggested daily intake of calories for men is 2,500; for women it’s 2,000. • Americans’ collective annual tab for dry-cleaning services comes to approximately $8 billion. • If you’re an arachnophobe, you might not want to read the following tidbit of information: Scientists in Madagascar recently discovered a new species of bark spider that spins webs over rivers and other bodies of water. What makes these webs noteworthy is that they are the largest ever recorded, measuring up to 82 feet across. • Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, let his horse graze on the lawn of the White House.

1. The 2000 Toronto Blue Jays and 2005 Texas Rangers.2. Bobby Richardson of the New York Yankees, in 1960.3. Ricky Dobbs of Navy had 27 in 2009.4. San Antonio’s Alvin Robertson was 23 years, 9 months old when he won it in 1986.5. Marian Hossa (Pittsburgh, 2008; Detroit, 2009; Chicago, 2010).6. Sam Ard, in 1983.7. Andre Agassi had 17 victories in Masters events.

1. Blue2. Northern England and southern Scotland3. Bees, wasps and ants4. Mary Baker Eddy5. Billy the Kid6. The heart7. The draft, a requirement that people of certain age serve in the military.8. Barge watchdogs9. Lansing10. King Charles I in the English Civil War

“C” CREATURES (continued):•Often mistaken for a muskrat, a coypu is alarge,semi-aquaticrodentsimilartoabeaverbut with a small tail. The adult coypu can weigh asmuch as 20 lbs. (9 kg) and be 24inches (60 cm) tall. This furry creature hasbright orange incisor teeth and webbed hind feet.

•Until1995,noonehadeverreportedseeingachupacabra, and even today, the descriptions differ, depending on the eyewitness. Its name translates to mean literally “goat-sucker,”and the chupacabra reportedly attacks and drinks the blood of livestock. The creature has become somewhat of a legend, because folks can’tagreeonitsappearance,anditsexistencehasnotbeenproven.Somesayitlookslikeasmall bear with a row of spines down its back, while others describe it as a reptile with scaly greenish-gray skin. Still others say it has apanther-like nose, a forked tongue and fangs, hops like a kangaroo, and emits a sulfuric smell when riled. While most sightings seem tobeinMexicoandLatinAmerica,therehavebeen reports as far north as Maine.

•Youmaythinkachamoisisjustthatthingyouuse to wipe down your car. Did you know the name comes from a breed of goat-antelopes that live in high, steep, rocky European mountain ranges? In the nineteenth century,leather workers found that when the leather was tanned in fish oil, a highly absorbentmaterial was the result. They began making gloves for carriage drivers, and business really tookoffwhenautomobilescamealong.Yourchamois most likely didn’t come from theEuropean breed, as today the hides of deer, sheep and other goats are used, as well as synthetic fabrics.

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