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• The largest volcano in the solar system is Olympus Mons, on Mars, standing at an impressive 13.6 miles high with a diameter of approximately 370 miles. That’s nearly three times the height of Mt. Everest.

• During World War II, a U.S. naval destroyer won a battle against a Japanese submarine by throwing — wait for it — potatoes at them. The Japanese thought they were grenades.

• Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family.

• Gennaro Pelliccia, a taster for Costa Coffee, had his tongue insured for $22 million.

• To leave a party without telling anyone is called, in English, a “French exit.” And in French? Appropriately enough, it’s known as a “partir a l’anglaise,” or, to leave like the English.

• The rotund Buddha so commonly depicted in statues and pictures isn’t at all an accurate representation. Instead, his real-life counterpart was actually quite thin, due to self-deprivation.

• GPS may be free to use, but it still costs $2 million per day to operate. The funds are supplied by American tax revenue.

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Celebrate red, white, and blue with these local events and activities for Fourth of July in the desert. A Fourth of July Pre-Party will take place July 1 & 2 at 7 p.m. exclusively at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City. A hot dog eating contest will take place July 2, and a roller-skating rink will be available both days from 7 to 9 p.m. for all ages, and 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. for 21+ only. Pricing per session is $10 per skating session and $5 skate rental.

This pre-party leads to an epic Fourth of July at Agua Caliente Casinos, where guests can celebrate with DJs, giveaways, promotions, and mouthwatering dining specials. Don’t miss the 9th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage on July 4. Parking opens at 3 p.m. and the drive-in experience starts at 7 p.m.

A Fireworks Spectacular will also take place July 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. and the free event features food and music.

The City of Coachella will hold an Independence Day Celebration at Bagdouma Park on July 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. Festivities include fireworks, games, local food vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family.

The City of Palm Desert will mark July 4 with a festive celebration highlighted by a concert and fireworks

at Civic Center Park. The evening’s events officially kick off at 7:30 p.m. at the park’s amphitheater with a free concert of pop favorites. At 9 p.m., the sky will light up with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patriotic-themed songs.

Tortoise Rock Casino in Twentynine Palms will host a 4 th of July Spectacular at 6 p.m. with family fun, food trucks, entertainment, giveaways and a fireworks show that takes place at 9 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella will their 3rd annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. with DJs, live entertainment and concert by country star Blane Howard, food trucks, games, giveaways and family activities.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino annual fireworks display returns on July 3 at 9 p.m. with music simulcast on KPLM The BIG 106 FM. Come early for a good spot to watch the show!

Come celebrate with Palm Springs Power and the City of Palm Springs on the Fourth of July. The Power will take on the PSCL All-Stars at 6 p.m. The gates to the stadium will open to a firework extravaganza, which will begin at 9:15 p.m.

Kick off your Fourth of July weekend starting on July 1 in the Palm Springs downtown park at 7 p.m. with a free tribute band concert featuring The Long Run - Experience the Eagles followed by, on the 4th of July at 7:30 p.m., Led Zepagain - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin. The concert series is free and open to everyone.

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the tallest building in the world?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does HTTP stand for in a website address?

3. LITERATURE: Which kind of animals are featured in the novel “Watership Down”?

4. HISTORY: When was the first iPhone released?

5. MOVIES: What kind of fish is Nemo in “Finding Nemo”?

6. GAMES: What is the final course on Mario Kart video games?

7. ASTRONOMY:

How many planets in our solar system have moons?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was licensed as a bartender?

9. MEDICAL: What is a more common term for somniloquy?

10. TELEVISION:

How many castaways are on “Gilligan’s Island”?

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Calendar of events

June 28 Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Jennifer Corday. 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com/blues

June 28 Palm Springs Power Baseball Watch and cheer the home team as elite college athletes display their skills for fans and professional scouts under the largest misting system in the desert. The Power takes on the SoCal Halos. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-778-4487, palmspringspowerbaseball.com

June 29 Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. Featuring Benny Brydern Quartet: A Tribute to Stépham Grappelli. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. jazzvillepalmsprings.com

June 29 Friday Nights on Pierson The weekly community event features food trucks, pop-up food, art, and merchandise vendors in the Downtown Arts and Culture District. 6 to 10 p.m. 11940 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs.

June 30 Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians that includes Ralph Porter. 7 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com

June 30 Palm Springs Power Baseball

Watch and cheer the home team as elite college athletes display their skills for fans and professional scouts under the largest misting system in the desert. The Power takes on the Long Beach Legends. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-7784487, palmspringspowerbaseball.com

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July 1 Leann Rimes The international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter brings her “The Story…So Far Tour” to the desert stage for a night of her most recognizable hits “Can’t Fight The Moonlight,” “Blue,” and “How Do I Live.” 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

July 2 Summer Heat Film Series A curated collection of movies where the heat is practically a character. Sit in air-conditioned comfort and behold a series of films set against the weather we are all seeking relief from. This week’s film screening is Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window.” 6 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org

July 3-15 29th Annual Jazz in the Pines

This year’s iteration will feature a robust lineup of performances by famed artists and students, headliners include Grammy awardwinning trumpeter John Daversa & Marshall Hawkins’ Seahawk Mojo, along with Euphoria Brass Band, Joshua White, Sherry Williams, Yve Evans, Rose Colella, Tom Hynes, Dan St. Marseille, Bob Boss, Frank Fontaine, and others. The event also features master classes, book readings/signings, and live podcast recordings. 52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild. 951-468-7223, idyllwildarts.org

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9. A device to catch

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53. Precious stones unit of weight

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60. Exclamation of surprise

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67. Humorous criticisms

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49. Former hoopster “Big Country”

50. Icelandic poems

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54. It can add flavor to meat

55. Self-immolation by fire rituals

57. Expression of annoyance

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Fascinating facts about Independence Day

• The use of fireworks on July 4 dates back to 1777. The tradition of setting off fireworks on Independence Day began on the holiday’s first anniversary in 1777.

On July 5, 1777, the Pennsylvania Evening Post reported that, “there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated” the night of July 4. That same night, the Sons of Liberty set off fireworks over Boston Common

• The ‘Star Spangled Banner’ became the National Anthem 117 years after it was written. It’s hard to get through an entire 4th of July party or parade without hearing the “Star Spangled Banner” at least once or twice. Despite being written during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key’s famous song didn’t become the National Anthem until 1931, 88 years after Key had already passed away. Another surprising fact: The song was originally referred to as “Defence of Fort M’Henry,” as History.com explains. Has a bit of a different ring to it, doesn’t it?

• Massachusetts was the first to make Independence Day a holiday. On July 3, 1781, Massachusetts legislature called for an official state celebration to recognize “the anniversary of the independence of the United States of America,” making it the first state to recognize the 4th of July as an official holiday.

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• News of the Declaration of Independence started riots. In his

book Thomas Jefferson, author David Saville Muzzey, PhD wrote that news of the Declaration of Independence caused colonist to riot against King George III. On the night of July 4, citizens of Philadelphia ripped King George III’s coat of arms from the State House door and threw it into a bonfire. In the Bowling Green section of Manhattan on July 9, military personnel and colonists tore down a statue of King George III and melted it into musket balls. In Savannah, citizens even held a fake funeral for the King when the news finally reached them in August.

• Only one US president was born on the 4th of July. While there have been a whopping three presidents to pass away on the 4th of July (more on that later), there has only been one president ever to be born on the American holiday: Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge was born July 4, 1872 in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.

• Nathan’s hot dog eating contest began in 1916. Nathan’s annual July 4th hot dog eating contest reportedly began on July 4, 1916, when, according to its site, four recent U.S. immigrants made their own competition at Nathan’s original Coney Island stand. The first recorded contest took place in 1972, and in 2018, Joey Chestnut set a world record by consuming 74 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

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then that I would need the same type of list someday. I’d taped his list inside the cabinet door in his kitchen, the one right above the phone on the wall.

I now have a similar list taped to the inside of my own cabinet door, but in one other place as well: a slim piece of paper on the side of my computer monitor. Of the two, that’s the most handy because I’m often at the computer.

I’ve also made a list for the other side of the monitor of important dates with items such as inspection and new tags for the car and the next date to pick up a three-month batch of prescriptions at the pharmacy.

There may come a time when you can no longer immediately remember the 25 telephone numbers that used to be easily recalled. I suspect it comes to us all. When it does, it’s time to start making lists.

Having a cellphone is probably the easiest way to save all those numbers. But the problem comes when the phone is on its charger and can’t be accessed. Written lists are a lifesaver then.

I made such a list for my father many years ago, not suspecting

One thing that was helpful for my father years ago when he was very senior and using his first computer: I made him a notebook of instructions. In a three-ring binder I put pages with one instruction per page, with titles like “How to Send Email,” and I’d start each instruction with “Turn on the computer,” because that’s where his skill level was. Periodically, as his computer skills grew, he’d request additional instruction pages. It was a lot easier than trying to teach him by telephone.

Nowadays, if he were still living, I’m sure I’d be creating a “How to Use the Cellphone” notebook for him. I’d be happy to.

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Enjoy all the great musicals that made it from Broadway to the big screen

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is pleased to announce two exciting Summer programs featuring some of the most beloved movie musicals of all time! The first, “Broadway to the BIG SCREEN and Back” features films that made it BIG on Broadway before they made their way to the movies (or vice versa).

Film goers can see them on the biggest screen in the valley every Saturday at 4 p.m., starting July 1 and continuing through September 16.

The full schedule includes: “Grease” July 1, “Sweeney Todd” July 8, “Evita” July 15, “Hair” July 22, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” July 29, “Little Shop of Horrors” August 5, “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” August 19, “The Producers” Au-

gust 26, “Westside Story” September 2, and “Moulin Rouge” September 16.

The historic Camelot Thetre at the Palm Springs Cultural Center is located at 2300 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs. Visit psculturalcenter.org or call 760-325-6565 for tickets and information.

9 facts about the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is a document that indicates the founding principles of the United States of America. The declaration was issued by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the 13 British colonies in North America from the United Kingdom. That significance means the public may want to learn more about the Declaration of Independence. Here are some key facts.

1. While Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, it was carefully reviewed and modified by other members of the Continental Congress, notably John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.

2. The Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776. The written Declaration was dated July 4, 1776, but it wasn’t actually signed until August 2nd of that year. John Adams thought July 2nd would be marked as the national holiday.

3. Fifty-six delegates signed the Declara-

tion of Independence, but not all were present on that day in August.

4. While many know that John Hancock signed first, with his prominent signature readily visible, it is believed that Thomas McKean of Delaware was the last person to sign.

5. Others signed according to state delegation and in columns, starting with the northernmost state (New Hampshire) to the southernmost (Georgia).

6. About 200 copies of the Dunlap Broadside were printed. Today, 26 copies remain.

7. The original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence has been lost.

8. The Declaration of Independence was not universally accepted, and many people in the colonies remained loyal to the British monarchy and opposed American independence.

9. The Declaration of Independence has a message written on the back of it. It reads, “Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776.”

CELEBRATING THE USA!

Hydrating is key in summer heat

Summer is a season to enjoy some fun in the sun, but it’s imperative that people remember to take steps to reduce their risk for heat illness. Those measures should include efforts to hydrate and remain hydrated throughout the day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that water will almost always help people remain hydrated even when they’re working in the heat. But food also plays a vital role in preventing heat illness, as the CDC notes eating regular meals can help to replace the salt lost through sweat. It’s also important that individuals avoid energy drinks and alcohol when spending time in the hot summer sun. Many energy drinks contain more caffeine than standard servings of coffee, tea and soft drinks, and excessive caffeine consumption can contribute to dehydration. The same can be said for alcohol, and the CDC reports that consuming alcohol within 24 hours of working in the heat can increase the risk of heat illness.

How to get pets through Fourth of July

As many people with pets can attest, the July 4 holiday is often traumatic for pets who can have a phobic reaction to fireworks and other loud sights and sounds that are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations.

That’s why it’s best to keep pets indoors during the festivities to prevent dogs and cats from ending up injured or at a busy shelter overflowing with other lost pets.

Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, is offering the below tips that can help pet owners keep their pets safe and out of the shelters during the holiday weekend:

• Bring all pets indoors whenever neighborhood fireworks displays are likely to occur and secure them in a quiet room. Close the windows, draw the curtains, and surround them with their favorite toys and treats. It can help to play calming music or turn on the television to drown out the frightening sounds.

• Always keep pets away from lit fireworks (including in your own backyard). Some pets will chase after the bright moving objects and are at risk of being burned or blinded in the process.

• Fireworks also contain substances that are toxic if ingested, so be sure to keep unlit fireworks out of reach, too.

• If your pet gets spooked and runs off, ensure they are wearing current identification tags with your current contact information. Also, make sure their microchip contact information is up-to-date.

“The last thing you want is an emergency over a holiday, when many veterinary clinics and shelters are closed or only open for limited hours,” said Dr. Erin Katribe, Medical Director, Best Friends Animal Society. “If you know your pets suffer from anxiety, discuss pharmaceutical options with your veterinarian in advance. Several medications to treat anxiety are available and can help your pets during these stressful holidays.”

Katribe also noted that milder anxiety may be helped with supplements, such as those containing tryptophan, or a compression-style garment, which swaddles and comforts them. It’s best to speak with a veterinarian for the best option.

Best Friends recently released an annual data report, which gives the most accurate and comprehensive national overview of the number of dogs and cats that enter and exit shelters in a given year. The data for 2022 showed that the number of dogs and cats killed in U.S. shelters had a setback, with an increase to around 378,000 up for 355,000 in 2021. This was largely due to shelters experiencing higher intakes and lower adoptions.

By following the above safety precautions, pets can stay safe and with their families, and out of overcrowded shelters.

“I recommend that all pet owners find out the contact information of their local emergency clinic and local shelters ahead of time, so that it’s quickly within reach in those unexpected moments,” cautione Katribe. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.

The first All-Star game in Major League Baseball was held on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Since then, many a notable moment has marked the game known as the Midsummer Classic. This year’s game will be played on July 11 at T-Mobile Park, which is the home of the Seattle Mariners. The game is sure to feature its fair share of great plays, and fans can watch to see if any of those match up with these memorable moments from past MLB All-Star games.

Notable moments in MLB All-Star Game history

• July 8, 1941: The 1941 season is widely remembered for the exploits of New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio’s recordsetting 56-game hitting streak during the 1941 season still stands, but that year’s All-Star Game featured heroics from another Hall of Famer. The game had the first walk-off homerun in Midsummer Classic history thanks to Boston Red Sox great Ted Williams, whose three-run blast gave the American League a 7-5 win.

• July 9, 2002: It didn’t take long for fans to be dazzled during the 2002 All-Star Game. With two outs in the bottom of the first inning, San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds drove a ball that seemed destined to land beyond the wall in center field. But Minnesota Twins center fielder Torii Hunter had something else in mind, leaping at the wall to rob Bonds of a homerun. The catch remains one of the more memorable grabs in Midsummer Classic history.

• July 13, 1999: Future Hall of Famers combined to make the 1999 All-Star Game an instant classic, though several of those vaunted ballplayers may not remember the game too fondly. Pitching in front of his own fans at Fenway Park in Boston, Red Sox legend and future Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez struck out five of the six batters he faced. Among the victims of Pedro’s dominance were Barry Larkin, Larry Walker and Jeff Bagwell, each of whom would ultimately be enshrined in Cooperstown.

• July 17, 1979: Strikeouts, homeruns and unbelievable catches might stand out in All-Star Game history, but in 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Dave Parker made the game memorable thanks to his prolific arm. Parker earned the game’s Most Valu-

able Player honor after throwing out Jim Rice at third base in the seventh inning and then taking it one step further an inning later, keeping the game tied with an incredible throw from deep right field to nab Brian Downing at home.

• July 13, 1971: Tape measure homeruns were a hallmark of the Hall of Fame career of Reggie Jackson. But in 1971 Reggie’s career was still very much in its early stages. The 1971 Midsummer Classic was just the second of Jackson’s 14 All-Star Game appearances, but it might have produced his most memorable Midsummer Classic moment when he hit a ball onto the roof of Tiger Stadium in Detroit. The ball traveled an estimated 520 feet, going so far that it was not even in the frame on the television broadcast by the time it officially departed the stadium.

How embarrassing Between 2012 and 2016 the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration issued hundreds of thousands of license plates bearing a website address -www.starspangled200.org/ -- in commemoration of the War of 1812. Some 798,000 autos still have those plates but, in the meantime, the patriotic online link changed hands and now it takes visitors to a Philippines-based Internet gambling site. It’s embarrassing and so MVA techies are scrambling to find a way to resolve the dilemma.

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On June 29, 2000, rapper Eminem’s mother, Debbie Mathers-Nelson, filed a $10 million lawsuit against her son, claiming slander and defamation of character for comments he made about her on his 1999 debut album, “The Slim Shady LP,” and in interviews, including the line, “My mom smokes more dope than I do.”

On June 30, 1859, Charles Blondin became the first person to cross Niagara Falls by walking across a tightrope. He managed the feat in about 23 minutes, walking the complete length and back again on a line that was just 2 inches thick and 2,200 feet long.

On July 1, 1972, the feminist magazine Ms., founded by activists Gloria Steinem and Dorothy Pitman Hughes, published its first regular issue, featuring Wonder Woman on the cover. Steinem’s choice to showcase the Amazonian superhero was inspired partly by DC Comics’ decision to have the long-running character lose her superpowers (which were soon restored).

On July 2, 1505, on the verge of becoming a lawyer, Martin Luther was caught outside

in a violent thunderstorm. Praying aloud for St. Anne to save him, he promised to become a monk if his life was spared. He survived the tempest and entered an Augustinian monastery several weeks later, despite the efforts of his friends to persuade him otherwise.

On July 3, 1971, Jim Morrison, lead singer for the rock group The Doors, died in Paris at just 27 years old of what was officially listed as heart failure likely due to a heroin overdose, though no autopsy was performed as it was not required under French law.

On July 4, 1845, American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau began a two-year experiment in simple living at Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts, famously writing that he “went to the wood because I wished to live deliberately.” The resulting book about his experience has been called, among other things, part social experiment and part voyage of spiritual discovery.

On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title after defeating the overwhelming favorite Jimmy Connors, who was then the No. 1 tennis player in the world. Ashe would later say that prior to the match, “I had the strangest feeling that I couldn’t lose.”

• Save the rubber bands from broccoli. You can put them around the body of a drinking glass so that it will be less slippery as it condensates.

•”I save the wrappers from my unsalted butter sticks in a baggie in my refrigerator. I use them to grease a pan when baking.” — M.M. in Wisconsin

• Corn is best cooked within a day or two of being picked, so farm-stand corn is the best. Add a little bit of milk to the cooking water, and it will bring out the natural sweetness.

• Cherries are in season! Much like strawberries, they need to be kept refrigerated but taste best at room temperature. Before eating your cherries, let them sit out for about a half-hour.

1. The Flash (PG-13) Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton

2. Elemental (PG) Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie

3. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG) Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld

4. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (PG-13) Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback

5. The Little Mermaid (PG) Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King

6. The Blackening (R) Antoinette Robertson, Dewayne Perkins

7. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (PG-13) Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji

8. The Boogeyman (PG-13) Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina

9. Fast X (PG-13)

Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez

10. Asteroid City (PG-13) Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson

St. Martin in the Fields Church 72348 Larrea Avenue, Twentynine Palms 760-367-7133 facebook.com/stmartins29

St. Mary’s of the Valley 7495 Church St., Yucca Valley 760-367-2287

Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 (in Spanish)

Yucca Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church 8035 Church Street 760-365-3788

Saturday bible study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

Call 760-365-3315 to include your church in the Worship group page

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