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Thursday, January 19, 2023 Volume 69 | Number 20
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• Bananas get their curves by turning skyward as they grow, to absorb sunlight. • Pentheraphobia is the fear of your mother-in-law. There, folks, you now have an official name for it. • Whack, zoom, out of the way! A table tennis ball can travel off the paddle at a speed of 105.6 mph. • Research has shown that girls and women who watched the TV series “The X-Files” were more likely to believe in the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and to encourage their own daughters and granddaughters to pursue careers in those fields -- something called “The Scully Effect” after the series’ female main character, Dana Scully. • All of the world’s pandas are technically owned by China. The country leases them to zoos in an act called panda diplomacy. • On Dec. 19, 1881, Sir William Payne Gallwey, a retired conservative member of the British Parliament, died while out shooting on his estate, Thirkleby Park -but not from a gunshot. Instead, Gallwey suffered a fall and landed on a turnip, sustaining serious internal injuries to which he succumbed a few days later. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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he Southwest Arts Festival returns in the new year, recognized as a major and internationally significant event. Considered one of the best art shows in the nation, attendees can expect to see a showcase of high-quality original artworks in mediums including clay, drawing, painting, textiles, glass, jewelry, metal works, mixed media, sculpture, photography, printmaking and pottery. The festival has previously hosted over 250 acclaimed artists showcasing traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts. Past artists have included Silvio Silvestri, Marilyn Froggatt, Larry Beard, Linda Amato, Hong Rubinstein, David Salk, and many others. This annual celebration of the arts is open to everyone, also featuring real-time art demonstrations, food, beverages and live music set against the stunning beauty of the Santa Rosa mountains and the scenic expanse of the Empire Polo Club. Guests are welcome to casual-
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the second-longest river in North America? 2. MOVIES: Which 1973 movie advertised itself as a place “where nothing can possibly go wrong”?
ly browse the various displays throughout the grounds as well as purchase art. It’s also a prime opportunity to get to know and interact with artists one-on-one. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the plethora of talent, color and unique personal expression. Southwest Arts Festival is held January 26-29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. Visit swartfest.com for tickets.
Fascinating facts about Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival In China, you’ll hear it being called chunjie, or the Spring Festival. It’s still very wintry, but the holiday marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and what it brings along: planting and harvests, new beginnings and fresh starts. No showering, sweeping or throwing out garbage allowed! Showering isn’t allowed New Year’s Day. Sweeping and throwing out garbage isn’t allowed before the 5th. This is to make sure you don’t wash away the good luck! The most fireworks are set off in the world that night As in the myth about Nian, firecrackers are supposed to scare off monsters and bad luck. So people stay up on Chinese New Year’s Eve and set off firecrackers at midnight. In the morning, firecrackers are used again to welcome the new year and good luck. That same night, families also burn fake paper money and printed gold bars in honor of their deceased loved ones.
It is the longest Chinese holiday The Spring Festival is technically 15 days. But celebrations start on New Year’s Eve (making it 16 days). You can also say that the holiday season starts in (lunar) December with the Laba Festival. That’s around 40 days of celebrations! Traditionally, you have to spend time with your family and can only go out after the 5th day. It’s a national holiday. The large majority of stores are closed too. Singles hire fake boy/girlfriends to take home Some desperate singles resort to hire a fake boyfriend or girlfriend to take home. Those who can’t (or don’t want to) go home can rent themselves out.
3. GAMES: Which party game claims that it can “tie you up in knots”? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the first to appoint an African American as a member of his Cabinet? 5. HISTORY: When was the Warsaw Pact between the Soviet Union and seven Eastern Bloc countries signed? 6. TELEVISION: Which TV game show often uses the phrase “Survey says ...”? 7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female peacock called? 8. FOOD & DRINK: How many meals do Hobbits eat in a day, according to the movies? 9. ADVERTISING: Which product used a manicurist named Madge in its advertisements? 10. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the condition called septicemia? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. Answer on page 6