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Q: What do you say when you are comforting a grammar fanatic? A: There. Their. They’re.
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Misused Words & Phrases by Kathy Wolfe
You may have been using common words and phrases incorrectly all your life and not even known it. This week, Tidbits takes on the role of the Grammar Police to set our readers straight on some expressions that are frequently misused in verbal and written communication. • The next time you tell a friend that you just thought of something you “should of ” done, hopefully you’ll remember that the correct way to say it is, “I should HAVE done that.” And be sure you don’t say, “I have something I’m suppose to do today.” It’s SUPPOSED to be said differently! If you continue talking to that friend, you’re not “conversating,” you’re “conversing.” • If you’re going on vacation, and your friend asks you to bring him back a “momento,” what he really means is a “memento,” which is a keepsake or souvenir. There’s no such word as “momento.” • Step up to the coffee bar and order an “expresso,” and you won’t be ordering coffee! The correct term, “espresso,” has its origins in the Italian language, from their word for “pressed out,” referring to the process of making coffee under steam pressure. One of the first espresso machines was patented in 1901, and could Continued on Page 4
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exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely.” • Yes, zebras run in herds. It is more interesting, though -- and just as correct -- to call such a group a dazzle of zebras or a zeal of zebras. • If you’re planning a trip to India, keep in mind that in that country, it’s considered rude to whistle in public. • One day in 1994, Duff McKagan, the original bass guitar player for hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, was bored. With little else to do, he decided to take a look at the band’s financials -- and realized he couldn’t make sense of the info. Frustrated, McKagan enrolled in a basic finance course at a community college. One thing led to another, and he ended up at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. Now, the rock star is becoming a money manager, founding wealth-management firm Meridian Rock to help other musicians in the same boat. • If you saw two ships run into each other, you’d likely call it a collision -- and you’d be correct if both boats were moving at the time. Technically speaking, though, if one of the boats is stationary, it’s known as an allision. • Those who study such things say that when a male beaver gets in a wrestling fight with a female beaver, the female usually wins. • As it turns out, cuddling isn’t just fun -- it’s good for you, too! Research shows that snuggling up with a loved one stimulates the release of oxytocin, which (among other things) can help wounds heal faster. *** Thought for the Day: “Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of It was 20th-century playwright Lorraine this is the beginning of Hansberry who made the following sage wisdom.” -- Theodore observation: “The thing that makes you Rubin
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creatures ate the carcass of Jezebel? She-bears, Dogs, Frogs, Worms 5. Of these, who worked seven years to earn a wife? Isaiah, Abraham, Jacob, Joshua 6. From Joel 3, what was the mountain of the Lord? Sinai, Zion, Nebo, Moriah Is the book of Titus in the Old or New Testament or ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Rahab; neither? From Joshua 2, who hid two 3) Raven; 4) Dogs; 5) Jacob; 6) spies on a roof? Hosea, Ezra, Zion Satan, Rahab What was the first bird Comments? More Trivia? Visit released from the Ark? www.TriviaGuy.com Raven, Pigeon, Sparrow, (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. Dove From 2 Kings 9, what
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Big Enough to Enjoy- Small Enough to Care.”
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As eager as you are to take on that new challenge, it would be best to temper that spurt of “Ram”-bunctious energy until you have more facts to back up your decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a good time for hardworking Bovines to take a break from their hectic on-the-job schedules to bask in the unconditional love and support of friends and family. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to what you hear in the workplace. You could pick up some hints about possible changes. Meanwhile, a new infusion of creative energy sets in by week’s end. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to be more flexible in dealing with a suddenly difficult situation, whether it’s on the job or in the home. Others might have some good points to offer. Listen to them. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might think you’re not getting the royal treatment you deserve. But be careful not to become a royal pain by complaining about it. Be patient and allow things to work out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Watch that penchant for being superjudgmental at work. It might create a bad impression with someone whose decisions could determine the course of your career. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve
been your usual busy-bee self, gathering nectar wherever you can find it. But now’s a good time to kick back, relax and just enjoy smelling the roses. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That pesky personal situation seems to be improving. But change comes slowly, so be patient. Expect someone to bring more positive news by week’s end. S AG I T TA R I U S (November 22 to December 21) Whoa! Ease up on that hectic pace you’ve been putting yourself through. Take time to recharge your energy levels before going full gallop again. C A P R I C O R N (December 22 to January 19) Try to be intrigued, not intimidated, by the issues you’re suddenly facing, and you’ll be ahead of the game. Don’t be afraid to demand answers to your questions. AQUARIUS (January
20 to February 18) New associates freezing you out of their inner circle? Never mind. Put a warm smile on that friendly face of yours, and you’ll soon thaw them all down to size. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your wise guidance helps colleagues agree to compromise and move forward. Meanwhile, there are still vital issues you need to deal with in your personal life. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy being free with your emotions, but you also can exercise disciplined focus. You would make a fine artist. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WORDS — (continued): make a cup of coffee in about 45 seconds. For Detailed Information contact the • Lots of folks don’t know the difference Platte County Chamber of Commerce between “affect” and “effect.” If something Wheatland Chamber: 307-322-2322 affects you, it might upset you, move you, touch you, or distress you. In other words, Send an e-mail to: info@plattechamber.com it may have an effect on you, in the form Town & Country Garden of consequences, influence, or outcome. Guernsey Senior Center Chili & Pie Supper Club Bazaar “Affect” is a verb, and in most cases, “effect” Hartville Harvest Blessing Service & Dance Guernsey Holiday Bazaar is a noun. However, to further confuse the Glendo Veterans Day Breakfast Veterans Day Luncheon Pheasant’s Forever Banquet issue, “effect” can also be a verb, when it Guernsey Wheatland Veterans Day Dinner Annual 4-H Carnival means something causes, provokes, or brings about a result. Did you get all that? • Perhaps an acquaintance has • Now and then in a written asked you to “borrow him some communication, you might see money.” You should say no to the words, “It didn’t even phase this request, but if you are so me.” What the writer is really inclined to grant him some cash, trying to convey is, “It didn’t even tell him you could LOAN him faze me,” meaning something some money! We borrow from, didn’t discourage or surprise the but loan to. writer in the least. • When it comes to revenge, • How many times have you heard there’s a difference between someone say, “I could care less “extracting” and “exacting.” The about that”? That means the word “extract” means to remove person really COULD care less. out of something else. If you say If one is really at the lowest level you are “extracting your revenge” of caring about something, he or on someone, you are taking out she should really say, “I couldn’t that person’s revenge, whereas care less about that!” if you “exact revenge” on them, • Has something exciting grabbed you’re taking your revenge out your attention lately? Perhaps on them. you think that it “peaked your • When you give someone interest.” The appropriate phrase complete freedom to do as he or is “piqued your interest.” The she pleases, you are giving “free word “pique” means to cause a rein,” not “free reign,” as is used by feeling of interest or curiosity. some. “Free rein” is a reference to • Do you know the difference horseback riding, when the rider between “regardless” and holds the reins loosely, allowing irregardless”? The difference the horse freedom of movement, is, one is a word and one isn’t! the opposite of keeping a tight The word “regardless” means rein. “Reign” can mean to rule “without regard.” Adding the “ir” as a monarch, such as Queen at the beginning simply makes Elizabeth, who reigns over the it a double negative, giving United Kingdom. It can also “irregardless” the meaning of mean to dominate or control, “without without regard.” Some such as a certain team “reigning people argue that “irregardless” supreme” in the NFL. is indeed a word, with the • The maximum amount of same meaning as “regardless.” time after an event within Some dictionaries have given which legal proceedings may be “irregardless” an entry, which initiated is known as the statute technically makes it a word, of limitations. You’d be surprised even though it’s considered how many folks think it’s a statue “nonstandard.” of limitations! When the period • If your acquaintance refers to of time passes, the courts no something as a moot point, it longer have jurisdiction and a might mean that it’s unimportant, claim may no longer be filed. not worth talking about, or Those crimes that are considered inconsequential. It might be a heinous, such as murder, have no question that no one will ever be statute of limitations. able to answer. However, if that • If you ask your friend how person calls his son performed at the school it a mute track meet, and he answers, point, it’s she is at your “beck and call,” not “beck on “He did good,” sorry to say, his incorrect grammar. call,” a phrase that is frequently misused. grammar is incorrect. His correct response “Mute” means “silent,” And if you did something you didn’t should be, “He did well,” or “He did a good and it rhymes with mean to do, it was “by accident, ” not “on job.” The word “well” is an adverb, a word “cute.” “Moot” rhymes accident.” that describes verbs, while “good” is an with boot, and means adjective, used to describe nouns. However, it does not apply to • Let’s set the record straight on the word “there” and its homophones. The word if you want to maintain that friendship, it the current situation “there” indicates a place, such as, “It’s might be best not to say anything except, for any number of over there.” The word “their” signifies “Glad to hear it!” reasons. possession, for example, “That is their • There is a bit of confusion about “your” and • If you have a house.” “They’re” is a contraction of the “you’re.” Your is a possessive adjective used good friend who is words “they are, ” as seen in the sentence, available to help you “They are on vacation.” Continued on Page 10 out at any time, he or
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DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY how to do the “regulars” himself. Enjoy making one adapted to your FUN family lifestyle with your preschooler. By Donna Erickson
Picture Calendar for Preschoolers “When do we go to the zoo?” “When is Nate’s birthday party?” “When, when, when” is the repetitive question of kids of all ages, but as a parent of preschoolers, it’s especially challenging to answer the “when” questions if eager kids don’t yet read, write or comprehend the days of the week. That was a parenting challenge for neonatologist and mom of two, Dr. Anna Hedstrom. So, she recruited her mother-in-law, retired fourthgrade teacher Judy Hedstrom, to help her and her husband develop a hands-on strategy for their 3-year-old son, Parker, to understand what’s up on their weekly schedule. To create an event calendar, Judy organized family photos of familiar faces in Parker’s life, and found images of day-to-day routines and outings from free online photos. She used them to make easy-tohandle, Velcro-backed activity cards Parker could attach to color-coded days of the week. It works! “The Parker’s Week calendar gets him involved in a playful way to understand when activities will take place,” say the parents. On Sundays, they talk about the coming week as he attaches cards representing routine events like school, as well as special activities such as going to the zoo. Now, six months later, he has figured out
Here’s the stuff you need: --1 22-by-28-inch poster board cut in half widthwise --cardstock sheets in different colors --copied photos and images of people and activities in child’s life --household glue --self-stick Velcro --magnets or art hooks for hanging Here’s the fun: 1. For the header section of the activity calendar, print a title such as “EMILY’S WEEK” on a 12-by-4-inch strip of cardstock. Add a photo of the child next to it, and glue in place on the poster board. 2. On the short end of seven 3-by-11inch tall colored strips of cardstock, print the days of the week. Line up strips vertically in a row, and glue under the title strip. 3. Cut 3-by-3-inch cards for representing routine activities and special events. Print photos and images of outings and glue to cards. Label each activity. For example: School, Library, Soccer, Haircut, Doctor visit, Birthday party, Dad off work, Surprise! 4. Laminate cards and entire calendar at a copy store (optional, but recommended). 5. Attach one half of Velcro pieces in a vertical line under days of the week, and attach the matching pieces on the backs of cards. Hang the calendar with magnets or art hooks at child’s height. Store cards not in use in a box or file near the calendar. *** D o n n a E r i c k s o n ’s a w a r d winning s e r i e s “ D o n n a’s Day” is airing on public television Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna nationwide. To find more Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” of her creative family (c) 2017 Donna Erickson recipes and activities, visit Distributed by King Features Synd. www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s
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KITCHEN DIVA By Angela Shelf Medearis
Delight Vegetarians With Grilled Eggplant Gathering guests around the grill is an easy way to entertain ... but what if some of your guests are vegetarians? Providing a barbecue menu that your vegetarian guests will enjoy is simple when using eggplant as the main course. The beauty of including vegetarian items on the grill is that their main dish can be served as a side dish for your guests who eat meat. Eggplant is easy to grill and can be used in a variety of ways to create a satisfying dish for your vegetarian guests. It’s high in dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium and many antioxidants. Improperly prepared eggplant can be slimy or bitter, but if you prepare and cook eggplant correctly, it’s delicious. And grilling makes it even more flavorful. I like to first prep the eggplant using a saltextraction method to remove any bitter liquid. This technique guarantees that the eggplant will be crispy and brown on the outside, and creamy and sweet inside. First, cut the eggplant lengthwise into thick slices, or you also can cut it into cubes and use them to make kabobs. Layer the pieces of eggplant in a colander and salt
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them generously. Place the colander on top of a bowl to catch the liquid the eggplant will give off. Next, place paper towels on top of the eggplant. Then weigh everything down to extract as much liquid as possible. You can use heavy cans wrapped in foil, or a heavy pot with a few cans inside of it. Let the eggplant drain for about an hour. When you remove 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning the eggplant from the 1 teaspoon black pepper colander, you’ll notice 1 teaspoon garlic powder that a lot of water has 1 teaspoon onion powder been released from the 1/3 cup olive oil vegetable. This is a good thing. That means that if the eggplant had a 1. Clean the grill and lightly oil the grate with a food-safe paper towel. Heat the charcoal or bitter flavor, it has been gas grill to medium-high heat. You’ll know the removed. Rinse the slices grill is ready if you can hold your hand about and pat them dry with an inch above the grill for 3 to 4 seconds. paper towels. Now your eggplant is ready for the 2. Drain the eggplant and pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Lay the eggplant grill. and the bell peppers on a large baking sheet or You can serve grilled eggplant in a variety of ways tray. Brush both sides of the eggplant and the -- as a main-course item in thick slices, along with peppers with olive oil, and sprinkle both sides grilled bell peppers or mushrooms; cut into cubes with the Italian Seasoning, pepper, and the and served as part of a veggie kabob; piled on garlic and onion powders. grilled slices of bread to make a panini; or tossed with hot or cold pasta. Any way you serve grilled 3. Lay the vegetables on the grill. Close the lid if using a gas grill and cook until grill marks eggplant, it’s delicious! appear, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the slices GRILLED EGGPLANT over and cook until grill marks again appear and the vegetables are tender, about 2 to 3 Most vegetarians prefer that their food be cooked minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature. separately from the place on the grill where the Makes 8 servings. meat is prepared. Clean your grill and prepare the *** vegetarian menu items first, or if you have a large grill, make sure that the meat and the vegetables Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author are separate. of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The 3 large eggplants 1 medium red bell Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is pepper, cut in half www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes length-wise, seeds and and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not ribs removed 1 medium yellow bell be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf pepper, cut in half Medearis. length-wise, seeds and ribs removed (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. and Angela Shelf Medearis
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Wily Beagle Thinks He’s Houdini DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My rescued beagle, “Fergus,” is a dedicated escape artist. If I let him out in our backyard unsupervised, he will find a way under, around or over the fence in almost no time. Then I’m chasing him all over the neighborhood. I’m thinking of getting a higher fence, and in the meantime, I’ve changed the latch on the fence gate -- he figured out how to undo the old one! What else can I do? -- Frustrated Dad in Houston DEAR DAD: Escape-artist dogs can be tough to reel in. And while neighbors may ask why you can’t simply keep Fergus inside, I know it’s even tougher to keep a high-energy, creative dog indoors when there’s a big, beautiful world just outside the window. A multi-pronged approach is needed here. A higher fence and stronger latch are good solutions, but so is curbing that wanderlust. If Fergus isn’t neutered, get that taken care of. It can dampen his tendency to wander, particularly if he’s on the hunt for a female. He’ll also need to be supervised every time he’s outside. That means dedicating a good chunk of time to Fergus, as bringing your laptop out with you to work may not be an option -he’ll likely pester you constantly to come and play. And you should.
Play fetch, do some impromptu obedience training, and so on. Grab some items that will challenge Fergus. He’s clever, so feed him using a “slow feeder” bowl that requires dogs to work through a grooved maze to get food. Give him toys that drop treats randomly when played with. But most of all, work with him to burn off his energy and make him more interested in staying home than trying to escape. Send your questions, comments and tips to ask@ pawscorner.com.
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On Aug. 24, 1572, King Charles IX of France orders the assassination of Huguenot Protestant leaders in Paris, resulting in the massacre of tens of thousands of Huguenots across France. An estimated 3,000 French Protestants were killed in Paris, and as many as 70,000 in all of France. On Aug. 22, 1851, the U.S.-built schooner America bests a fleet of Britain’s finest sailing ships in a race around England’s Isle of Wight. The ornate silver trophy won by the America was later donated to the New York Yacht Club on condition that it be forever placed in international competition. On Aug. 23, 1902, pioneering cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepare food by advocating the use of standardized measurements in recipes, opens Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery in Boston. On Aug. 25, 1939, “The Wizard of Oz,” which will become one of the best-loved movies in history, opens in theaters across the U.S. Nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category, “The Wizard of Oz” lost to the Civil War-era epic “Gone With the Wind.” On Aug. 21, 1959, President Dwight Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state. He also issued an order for an American flag featuring 50 stars arranged in staggered rows: five six-star rows and four five-star rows. On Aug. 26, 1964, Lyndon Johnson is nominated to run for president at the Democratic National Convention. Johnson had assumed the reins of government in November 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. On Aug. 27, 1982, Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson steals his 119th base of the season, breaking Hall of Famer Lou Brock’s 1979 record. The game was stopped, and American League President Lee MacPhail came on the field to congratulate the new record-holder. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Powder 3 cups Diet Mountain Dew 1 cup Cool Whip Lite • Evenly arrange 9 graham crackers in a 9-by-9-inch cake pan. In a large bowl, stir cream
No-Bake Lemon Dessert
cheese with a sturdy spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and Diet Mountain Dew. Mix well using a wire whisk. Fold in Cool Whip Lite. • Evenly spread filling mixture over graham crackers. Crush remaining 3 graham crackers. Evenly sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 servings. TIPS: 1) A self-seal sandwich bag works great for crushing graham crackers. 2) Good as is, or with fresh fruit spooned over top (don’t forget to count the additional calories).
If you’re a lemon lover, you’ll certainly love this one.
* Each serving equals: 198 calories, 2g fat, 11g protein, 34g carbs, 1,260mg sodium, 162mg calcium, 0g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/ Carbs, 1 Meat; Carb Choices: 2. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
12 (2 1/2-inch) graham cracker squares 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese 2 (4-serving) packages Jell-O sugar-free instant lemon pudding mix 2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk
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August 21st, 2017 I-25 Exit 135 & 140 WORDS— (continued): to show it belongs to you. You might tell a friend, “Here is your portion.” You’re is a contraction of “you are.” You could tell your significant other, “You’re the best thing in my life.” When someone thanks you, it is incorrect to write, “Your welcome.” It is always “you’re welcome!” UNUSUAL PLANTS: ZUCCHINI Did you know that August 8 is “Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night?” As harvest time approaches for summer gardens, Tidbits takes the opportunity to focus on a staple found in most vegetable plots, the zucchini. • The community of Obetz, Ohio, has their three-day annual Zucchini Fest coming up this month, with a parade, Zucchini Queen pageant, contests, arts, crafts, and games, assuring visitors that the festival is “everything zucchini.” • Zucchini belongs to the same family as pumpkins, cucumbers and several other squashes. Although we think of zucchini as green, other hybrids are deep yellow or orange. It’s classified as a summer squash, which means it has a thin edible skin, soft seeds, and a tender flesh. They are very perishable and must be eaten within a few days of harvesting. Contrast this with winter squash, which have a thick inedible skin and may be stored for the winter months. • Fruit or vegetable? In the culinary world, the zucchini is regarded as a vegetable, and used as a side dish. However, botanically, zucchinis are fruits, a botanical berry that is the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower. • Zucchini is native to the Americas, and it was a vital part of the diet for people living in Central and South America as early as 5500 BC. The plants were spread to other continents by explorers, including Christopher Columbus, who brought seeds to the Mediterranean region. The Italians named it “zuccino,” meaning a small squash. The American Indians called it “skutasquash,” which translates “green thing eaten green.” The French call it “courgette,” while the British refer to a fully grown zucchini as a “marrow.” • In August of 2014, an Italian gentleman named Giovanni Scozzafava took the honors for the longest zucchini on record,
Out Happenings in Douglas, WY with a squash measuring 8 ft., 3 inches (2.52 m) in length. Mr. Scozzafava claimed that he used absolutely no fertilizer or manure, he just gave his plant plenty of water. • How about the health benefits of the zucchini? It contains more potassium than a banana, with that potassium helping to control blood pressure. Potassium lessens the harmful effects of salt on your body, and studies indicate that it can also reduce your risk of stroke. Zucchini is rich in
Vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help your blood cells function better, and fight against clogged arteries. Just one cup of sliced zucchini will deliver about one-third of the daily requirement of Vitamin C. If you’re watching your weight, that cup of zucchini has just 19 calories, up to 50% less calories than broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
Contrast this with a baked potato, which has 130 calories. • Looking for a unique gift for a f r i e n d ? One vendor manufactures the Fresh Zucchini Flower Big Bar Goat’s Milk Soap, using real zucchini in the mix. • Although zucchini can reach lengths of up to 3 feet (0.8 m), it’s best to harvest zucchini before they get too big, as they will become too hard and seedy. The optimal size for harvest is 6 to 8 inches in length (15 to 20 cm), and 2 inches (5 cm) or less in diameter. The smaller squash will be sweeter. A gardener can expect to harvest within 50 to 60 days after planting the seeds. FUNNY FACTS: ECLIPSES • On August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the Sun will be visible across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. Here are some weird and wacky facts about eclipses. • In 1998, there was an eclipse that could only be seen while over the Atlantic Ocean. One enterprising company chartered a Concorde airplane, which could fly faster than the speed of sound. If the Moon’s shadow was advancing at 2,000 mph and the Concorde was flying at top speed, the duration of the eclipse would be lengthened. Every seat on board sold out at astronomical prices. The problem was that only half the people on board the plane could see the eclipse through the tiny windows on the airplane. Everyone understood that the people in the eclipse-side seats would get to watch the event for two minutes, and then a PA announcement would signal when they had to give up their seats to the other half of the passengers. However, the plane took too long in turning to view the eclipse when it started. The people in the good seats had been promised two minutes of eclipse time, and held onto their seats even after the PA announcement. The people on
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DOUGLAS, WYOMING of the song “flew his Learjet WORDS — (continued): up to Nova Scotia to see the the wrong side of the plane total eclipse of the Sun.” never got to see the eclipse • When a total eclipse at all. Tempers flared and occurred near what is now no champagne was served. Oklahoma in 1878, the • An eclipse on May 22, Native Americans were 1724, was visible from fearful and screaming. One Paris. According to the old geezer had enough of story, a marquis and the commotion and stepped several aristocratic ladies outside his lodge, pistol in were invited to witness the hand. He spoke words of spectacle from the Paris incantation, fired the pistol Observatory. However, towards the darkened Sun, the ladies spent so much then gestured wildly while time fussing over their ordering the Sun to reappear. wardrobe and their makeThen he retreated to his up and their hair-dos that lodge. The eclipse started they arrived a few minutes passing at that very moment, after the eclipse had ended. and the Natives were relieved, “Nevermind,” declared the especially now that they marquis wryly. “The director is a great knew a pistol shot was all that was required friend of mine, and he will be delighted to to save the Sun. repeat the eclipse for you.” • Similarly, during an eclipse in Dakota • An eclipse on August 19, 1887 was almost territory in 1869, a local doctor thought he
completely clouded out, with an overcast sky stretching all the way from Germany to Japan. Some joker posted a notice in Berlin stating that, on account of the weather, the eclipse had been postponed to another day. • The first time a cruise ship was chartered for the purpose of seeing a total eclipse happened in the year 1972 with the ship traveling 900 miles off the coast of New York in order to see the eclipse in the middle of the Western Atlantic Ocean. That’s the same year that the Carly Simon song “You’re So Vain” was released, in which the subject
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