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How sweet of Tidbits to bring you all these sweet facts this week! • Comedian/actor Jackie Gleason was responsible for adding the catchphrase “How sweet it is!” to our lingo. Gleason got his start in 1935 when he had 36 cents to his name. He took a comic job in a club for $19 a week, which seemed like a fortune to the young 19-year-old. Five years later, his contract was $250 weekly. During the 1950s, his variety show was the nation’s second-highest-rated television program. Most folks remember him best as a brash, loud-mouthed bus driver named Ralph Kramden in the comedy sketches known as “The Honeymooners.” Gleason had a photographic memory and only read his scripts once. The title of the biography of his life, published in 1985, is no surprise – “How Sweet It Is!” Drivers crossing the Brooklyn Bridge into the New York City borough of Brooklyn are greeting by signs with the phrase “How Sweet It Is!” • Southerners love their sweet tea, made by adding sugar to hot brewed black tea, then served ice cold. South Carolina was the first place in the United States where tea was grown, with origins back to 1795, when a French explorer and botanist imported it to the South. Turn the page for more!

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• Ben Bernie and his Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra first recorded “Sweet Georgia Brown” in March, 1925, and the tune has been recorded by scores of others including Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Merle Haggard, Nat King Cole, and even the Beatles. At the time of Georgia Brown’s birth, the Brown family received a silver trophy cup with the inscription that Georgia was “named by this body August 11, 1911,” hence the song’s lyrics “Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her.” • The average American consumes 165 lbs. of added sugar every year, but many have opted for artificial sweeteners, some of which are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar. The first sweetener was created in the labs of Johns Hopkins in the 1870s. Two researchers were working with coal tar by-products and were not one bit interested in sweeteners. One of the researchers stepped out to smoke a cigarette and after touching the tip, discovered it was sweet. Saccharin soon became a substitute for sugar, but surprisingly, not because of low calories. It was simply cheaper than sugar! Although studies in the early 1970s conducted on rats found a link between saccharin and bladder cancer, real evidence was lacking that it caused cancer in humans. The most common trade name for saccharin today is Sweet ‘N Low.

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• It was American novelist and activist Anne Lamott who made the following sage observation: "Joy is the best makeup." • Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was determined not to get married so long as his mother was alive. He stuck to his decision, too -- the same year that his mother died, Carnegie finally wed at the age of 51. When his daughter was born the following year, Carnegie bestowed his mother's name on her. • In 2014, it became illegal in Russia to use profanity in the theater, in films and at other cultural events. • Before American music icon Ella Fitzgerald became famous as the First Lady of Song and the Queen of Jazz, she started out -- as so many performers have -- at Harlem's Apollo Theater. She was 17 years old, and she didn't intend to sing; she had planned to perform a dance number. Before it was her turn to perform, though, there was a dance act so good that she felt intimidated, so she changed her plan. It was a good idea, evidently -- not only did she win first prize for the night, she went on to take home one of the inaugural Grammy Awards, as well as 12 more over the course of her career. She also was awarded the National Medal of Arts, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement. Not bad for a would-be dancer. • Those who study such things say that, geologically speaking, Florida is the youngest of all the United States -- that is to say, it emerged from the ocean more recently than any of the other 49. *** Thought for the Day: "The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth." -- Albert Einstein © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• There are about 160 species of the sweet pea, a flowering plant native to Sicily and southern Italy. A Scottish nurseryman, Henry Eckford, developed the sweet pea through cross-breeding in the late 1800s. In 1882, he was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s top award for introducing the first sweet pea cultivar, the “Bronze Prince.” It soon became a very popular blossom of the late Victorian era, and was symbolic of “blissful pleasure.” The flowers grow on climbing vines that can reach a height of over 6 feet. Because they prefer cool temperatures, sweet peas should be planted in early Spring. Unfortunately, they are prone to pests and insects. Although its name contains the word “pea,” its seeds are not edible, and in fact can cause a toxicity known as lathyrism, which affects the nervous system. Lathyrism symptoms include leg weakness or paralysis, and in extreme cases, aortic aneurysm. • One of North America’s most common hardwoods is the sweetgum tree, a member of the witch hazel family. It belongs to the Liquidambar genus, due to its production of a fragrant gum resembling liquid amber, a resin that has been used in medicine and in chewing gum. The sweetgum has five-pointed star-shaped leaves and hard, spiky fruits, which often open when they hit the ground. These fruits have been nicknamed gum balls, space bugs, goblin bombs, and bommyknockers. The wood of the sweetgum is known as satin walnut, and is important in the production of plywood, furniture, trim, railroad ties, flooring, barrels, and wood pulp.

• If you want to attract bees, birds, and butterflies to your garden, plant Sweet William, a species of Dianthus. This relative of the carnation flowers in red, pink, and white. A single stem might produce a cluster of up to 30 blooms. The blossoms are edible and may even possess medicinal properties. The flower’s name first appeared in an English botanist’s garden catalog in 1596. Experts disagree as to how the flower was named Sweet William. Some legends claim it was in honor of the 18th-century Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, while others say it was 12th-century Archbishop William of York, with still others declaring William the Conqueror, who ruled England from 1066 to 1087, was the source of the name. According to the Victorian era’s language of flowers, Sweet William is the symbol of gallantry. Catherine Middleton, who wed Prince William in April of 2011, included the blossoms in her wedding bouquet as a tribute to her groom. • The sweetbriar rose is a dense shrub that can reach heights of 10 feet. Although it can be grown in North America, it’s not native to this continent, and is found in abundance in Europe and western Asia. Its blossoms are not its most prominent feature, but rather its fruits and seeds, known as hips, which are commonly brewed around the world, providing a healthy dose of Vitamin C, as well as being used for treating stomach and intestinal disorders.

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It Doesn't Have to be This Way Don't be too hard on yourself down South. The whole racist thing has never been exclusive to your redneck part of the woods. Take Boston -- if you can find the exit ramp -- for example. For decades, fair or not (pronounced "nawt" on Beacon Hill), the city has garnered a reputation for being more than a bit unkind toward African-Americans. But don't kid yourself. If you're an adult, you know better. I'm getting tired of the whole "Boston is racist" narrative. You know that racism isn't as neat and packaged as that. The conditions for racism exist anywhere a bunch of people who look alike suddenly come into contact with a few people who don't look like them. Racism occurs when a few of the people from the majority act like jerks toward the minority. It's really that simple. I'm tired of sports writers who pass the buck, who continue to claim that racism is such a head scratcher, something so complicated and complex and above their pay grade. I'll take a stab at the Adam Jones situation and racism at the ballpark. I'm no Gandhi or Tibetan monk, but it seems to me that the answer is clear: Don't be a jerk. If you're at the ballpark and you feel the need to stand up, throw a bag of peanuts at a center fielder and call him a racial slur ... don't do that. That makes you a jerk -- or worse. I can understand why people around the guy didn't tell him to sit down and shut up -after all, this was a ballgame, not a United Airlines flight -- but the answer to much of society's problems is really that simple: Don't be a jerk. Why can't you just enjoy the game?

This could have been a column about the magnificent April Major League Baseball had. Bryce Harper set records, once again establishing that we may be witnessing one of the all-time greats! Madison Bumgarner hits two homers on opening day; Aaron Judge is 8 feet tall, hits homers off the moon and wears the number 99 in the Bronx! Players dive over catchers to score runs! The Mets are a train wreck! But no. We instead tackle the stupidity of a bunch of fans taunting Adam Jones at a Baltimore Orioles game. Some of you reading this are disgusted that I even bring it up. "So what," you may be thinking. "Life is tough. People are mean. That's life. That's how it will always be." If that's how you're thinking, let me show you just how interactive a newspaper can be. Grab each corner, roll it up and smack yourself in the face. No! It doesn't have to be this way for Adam Jones or anybody. Nobody is telling you how to think, nobody is even telling you what to say in private ... but it doesn't mean we have to hear it at the ballpark. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• DIY glass cleaner recipe: Mix equal parts water, white vinegar and vodka in a spray bottle. This works as a deodorizing spray as well as a glass cleaner. • “When I clean the bathroom, I always clean my mirror last, and then I use the paper towel with Windex on it to give the light switches and doorknobs a quick swipe before I toss it. Also, I sometimes run it across the towel bars and the toilet paper holder to remove dust.” — C.E. in Georgia • Fill a small spray bottle with rubbing alcohol. Lightly spray earbuds and brush crevices with a soft, clean toothbrush. Do this regularly to protect your ears and your buds. • “Kids love bubbles, but what parent loves constantly fishing out the bubble wand from a bottle of bubbles? A simple hair clip will do the trick. Just clip it around the wand so that it cannot go all the way back in the bottle. When you’re ready to put the bubbles away, it’s easily removed.” — M.E. in Florida • Need to clean the microwave? Here’s another recipe: Add several teaspoons of fresh lemon juice to a bowl of water (at least 3 cups), and place in microwave. Heat to boiling (five minutes), and leave in microwave for two additional minutes. Remove bowl, and wipe sides with a clean cloth. • Experts say that if you need to ripen an avocado, wrap it uncut in aluminum foil, and place it in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 10 minutes. Remove, cool and slice. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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May is National Vinegar Month! Vinegar isn’t all about making pickles, as you’ll soon see when you read these Tidbits facts. • The word “vinegar” is derived from the French language, meaning “sour wine.” Some vinegars are in fact produced from wine, but there are a variety of ingredients used to make this tangy liquid. Vinegar is an ancient liquid, with traces of it found in Egyptian urns dating back to 3000 BC. • The most common kitchen vinegar is apple cider vinegar, with its familiar golden brown color. It’s made from, no surprise, apple cider, that has been fermented and oxidized. White vinegar, also known as distilled vinegar, comes from the oxidization process of grain alcohol. • Balsamic vinegar’s base ingredient is the concentrated juice of white Trebbiano grapes that is aged in kegs of different woods including oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, or ash. Its color is very dark brown and it has a rich, sweeter taste. • Malt vinegar starts with barley which is malted, causing the grain’s starch to turn to maltose. An ale is brewed from the maltose, which is aged into vinegar. It’s a favorite seasoning for fish and chips in Britain.

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• Popular in eastern Asia, there are several varieties of rice vinegar. The Japanese use a light rice vinegar when preparing sushi. Those in the Middle East prefer a brown, cloudy vinegar made from raisins. • Vinegar is for more than just enhancing the flavor of foods. Apple cider vinegar has been shown to help remove warts by leaving a vinegar-soaked cotton pad on overnight for a week. It can also relieve the pain of a sunburn. Pouring it in the cracks of your sidewalk is a natural way to kill weeds. ...continued

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