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• In July of 1963, the U.S. Post Office introduced the Zone Improvement Plan, or ZIP for short, establishing five-digit codes to improve its mail sorting and delivery systems. The code’s first digit designated the geographical area of the U.S., with zero assigned to the Northeast, increasing up to nine in the far West. The next two digits narrowed the area down to sectional centers, with the final two digits specifying the post offices. This was also the time that the Post Office instituted two-letter state abbreviations. Some locations ended up with noteworthy ZIP codes, including General Electric’s world headquarters in Schenectady, New York, with ZIP 12345. Newton Falls, Ohio, has 44444 and Young America, Minnesota’s mail is addressed to ZIP 55555. In 1964, the U.S. Forest Service’s mascot Smokey Bear was so popular and received so much fan mail that he was given his own ZIP code, 20252.

• What were folks watching on TV during the 1960s? One of the most popular series was the prime-time soap opera “Peyton Place,” which aired from 1964 to 1969. Other dramas included “The Fugitive,” “77 Sunset Strip,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “Perry Mason,” and “Route 66.” On the lighter side, viewers enjoyed the 98 episodes of “Gilligan’s Island,” along with “Hogan’s Heroes,” and “The Monkees.” ...continued

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In the halcyon days of the 1970s and ‘80s, a car company then-called Datsun used to saturate the airwaves during televised sporting events.

Famous for its sporty “Z” cars (the 240Z, 260Z and 280ZX), Datsun extolled the gas-saving virtues of its brand, cheerfully urging wouldbe drivers to “put your money in the bank, not in the tank.”

That admonition would work well in today’s world of boxing, too. Last year saw the passing of the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) and the continued win streak of “The Best Ever” (TBE). While Muhammad Ali can no longer reap the dividends from his illustrious career, Floyd “Money” Mayweather is still in fighting shape at 39 years of age, and he is in possession of what is really the sole marketing gimmick left in professional boxing — an unbeaten record of 49-0.

If you were a betting man, you would think that an ego-driven boxer who has never really been challenged or hit hard more than once outside of the “Sugar” Shane Mosley fight, would like the all-time unbeaten boxing record all to himself. He’s tied with Rocky Marciano, but your bettor’s hunch just may prove to be correct: Mayweather himself has trademarked the term “TBE 50-0.”

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Mayweather is the greatest defensive boxer who ever lived. I’ve watched thousands of fights, and I

• The space adventures of the starship Enterprise on the NBC series “Star Trek” began on September 8, 1966 and continued for 79 episodes, with the last airing on June 3, 1969. Despite a fans’ letter-writing campaign, NBC cancelled the series, which achieved a much larger viewer audience afterward, when it entered syndication. Fans who became known as “Trekkies” organized conventions to honor the cult classic, which eventually became the most popular syndicated series.

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have never seen anyone protect himself any better. Ali was harder to hit, and he moved around the ring better, but Mayweather’s ability to fend off blows like a horse flicking off flies with his tail is unmatched across any era. The problem is that his style is epically boring, and as boxing continues to look for its next ratings savior, he’s not helping.

Enter Conor McGregor, the baddest man on the planet. He holds two UFC belts in two different weight classes and has a record of 21-3, which translated to a boxing record would be more like 100-3 (factor in that MMA fighters use more of their body to strike, and the sheer overall violence). With the loss of Rhonda Rousey, he is the most visible and popular champion in the fight game.

Also, he is game to fight Mayweather. Let’s face it, Mayweather has nobody to face who would command the nine-figure payout he is demanding. Nobody is going to fall for another pay-per-view disaster like Mayweather-Pacquio II. A fight against McGregor would more than live up to the hype, if only to showcase the merits of boxing as a fighting style as it continues to lose mindshare to MMA. Also, it would be an easy fight for Mayweather. Vegas oddsmakers already have the fight at -2250/+980 in favor of Mayweather (meaning you’d have to wager $2,250 on Mayweather to win $100, $100 on McGregor to win $980), but you don’t need to be an expert to call this one. Keep your money in the bank — McGregor won’t tank, but Mayweather has plenty of gas left in his. It would be the greatest upset in sports history and certainly worth watching ... that much you can bet.

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• A popular 1994 movie tried to convince us that Forrest Gump was responsible for the invention of the “smiley face” when he wiped his mudsplattered face on a yellow T-shirt. In reality, the image was the creation of American graphic artist Harvey Ross Ball. Ball was hired in 1963 to create an illustration to raise morale among the employees of an insurance company that had undergone several arduous mergers and acquisitions. He designed the image in less than 10 minutes, receiving $45 for his labors. The State Mutual Life Assurance Company issued posters, buttons, and signs embellished with the smiley face, trying to get their workers to smile more.

• On January 15, 1967, the Green Bay Packers teamed up against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the very first Super Bowl. Forty million viewers crowded around their television to watch the inaugural sporting event. (Contrast this with the nearly 115 million viewers who watched Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, the most-viewed television broadcast of any kind in American history.) Halftime entertainment was provided by the marching bands from the University of Arizona and Grambling State University, trumpeter Al Hirt, and 300 pigeons, along with a release of 10,000 balloons. The Packers defeated the Chiefs by a score of 35 to 10. ...continued

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• There have been health warnings on cigarette packages since 1965, when the U.S. Congress passed the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, requiring "Caution: Cigarette Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Health" to be printed on every package. The act also banned cigarette ads on broadcast media.

• Most likely, the name Douglas Engelbart is unfamiliar to you, yet you probably use his invention every single day. In 1967, Engelbart applied for a patent for an “X-Y position indicator for a display system,” which consisted of a wooden shell with two metal wheels. Its purpose was to link to a computer’s cursor, allowing the user to position the cursor on the screen. One of the wheels was horizontal, the other vertical. So what was the invention? The computer mouse!

Prior to Engelbart’s device, computer operators had to type codes and commands to make things happen. Engelbart never received any royalties for his invention.

• Musical artists have been pictured on the cover of the Rolling Stone since November 9, 1967, when the magazine first hit the newsstands.

The inaugural issue featured John Lennon on the cover. Tina Turner graced the cover of the second issue. The magazine was founded in San Francisco by Jann Wenner, who is still the magazine’s publisher, along with a partner, music critic Ralph Gleason. Wenner borrowed $7,500 from his parents to establish the publication, and took the title from the 1950 blues song “Rollin’ Stone,” recorded by Muddy Waters, from the rock band The Rolling Stones, and from Bob Dylan’s hit “Like a Rolling Stone.” The first issue included stories about the Grateful Dead, David Crosby, The Who, Pink Floyd, and Donovan, and could be purchased for 25 cents.

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• At the outbreak of World War I, American financier August Belmont Jr. volunteered for the U.S. Army -- at the age of 64. He served in France as a major in the Army Air Service.

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• You doubtless know that a placebo is a pill or substance that is given to a patient like a medication, but in fact has no physical effect. Most people, however, haven't heard of a nocebo -- a similarly harmless substance that might make patients sick because they think it will.

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• Almost a thousand years before Johannes Gutenberg introduced mechanical moveable type to Europe, people in Asia were already printing messages set in type. The oldest recorded such piece, from China, translates as "Beware of Dog." • You might be surprised to learn that the oldest public university in the United States is the University of North Carolina.

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• The omnivorous meerkats are small animals, only measuring up less than a foot from head to rump. Their tail does add another 9.5 inches to their length. They weigh about the same as a squirrel, around 2 lbs. When a meerkat is standing on all four feet, its height is only 6 inches.

• Meerkats are found in the deserts and grasslands of Africa, specifically in Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho. Dark patches of fur around their eyes effectively reduce the glare of the desert sun, similar to the result achieved by baseball players who paint dark lines under their eyes. In the mornings, they enjoy basking in the sun or grooming themselves.

• The diet of a meerkat is quite varied, as they dine on lizards, birds, bugs, snakes, rodents, eggs, and fruit. Poisonous scorpions are a staple of the meerkat’s diet, and it can catch the scorpion, pull off its deadly stinger in a second, and swallow it. They have a unique immunity to the scorpion’s venom.

• Meerkats have an elaborate “sentry” procedure that protects the clan and their domain. All the adults have a turn at guard duty in an hour-long shift, watching for predators while the others forage for food throughout the day. When all is well, the sentry makes peeping sounds. If there is danger, the meerkat has six different alarm calls that indicate the level of urgency. There are more than 20 different calls with different meanings made by the meerkat, including lost calls, feeding calls, and a call to forage.

• Although they might seem friendly, even sharing their burrows with the yellow mongoose and ground squirrels, these animals can be quite aggressive, vicious fighters, sometimes killing the young members of their clan in order to improve their position in the hierarchy.

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If you’ve ever seen the 1994 animated film The Lion King, you’ve seen a meerkat in the form of Timon, who sang “Hakuna matata,” the Swahili phrase that means “no worries.” This week, Tidbits has the real facts about this unusual creature, who really can’t sing at all!

• These animals have sharp claws that enable them to dig complex underground burrow systems, 6 to 8 feet underground. A meerkat can dig through sand equal to its own weight in a matter of seconds. One burrow system might have as many as 70 different entrances and exits to keep them safe from predators, while providing a cool place out of the punishing heat of the desert sun. While digging, a membrane covers and protects the meerkat’s eyes, and the animal also has the ability to close its ears to keep the dirt out.

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• “Add a shake or two of cinnamon to chili this season. It really enhances the flavor, and my family has enjoyed great renown locally for our recipe.”

— E.L. in Texas • You can refill your foaming hand soap by watering down budget shampoo. Really. It’s super-cheap, smells great and lasts forever. If you don’t have a foaming hand soap dispenser, cut down on the amount of soap that comes out with each pump by wrapping a rubber band around the pump.

• Here’s an easy DIY decoration that really makes a table — candles. Simply wrap the label area of your empty wine bottles with your favorite wrapping paper of the season, then stick a tapered candlestick into the top. Surround with painted pinecones for a beautiful centerpiece.

• “Use a hole punch and ribbon to add Christmas cards to your display. They can double as ornaments, or look great hanging from a bannister or around a doorway.” — A.V. in Kentucky Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Dec. 5, 1839, Gen. George Armstrong Custer is born in Harrison County, Ohio. Although he is best known for his demise at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, in 1876, Custer built a reputation as a dashing and effective Union cavalry leader during the Civil War. • On Dec. 10, 1869, motivated by interest in free publicity, Wyoming territorial legislators pass a law granting women the right to vote. Area men hoped women would be more likely to settle in the rugged and isolated country if they could vote.

• On Dec. 6, 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers place a 9-inch aluminum pyramid atop a tower of white marble, completing the construction of a monument to the city's namesake, George Washington.

• On Dec. 9, 1917, after Turkish troops withdrew after only a single day of fighting, officials of the Holy City of Jerusalem offer the keys to the city to British troops, who promised to protect all religious shrines.

• On Dec. 11, 1946, the U.N. votes to establish the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to help provide relief to children in countries devastated by World War II. The United States has never ratified the treaty.

• On Dec. 7, 1989, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard triumphs over a lackluster Roberto Duran in a unanimous 12-round decision in Las Vegas.

Leonard, an Olympic gold medalist, became a boxing sensation in the 1980s.

• On Dec. 8, 1993, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is signed into law

by President Bill Clinton. NAFTA, a trade pact between the United States, Canada and Mexico, eliminated all tariffs and trade restrictions.

NAFTA was criticized by businessman Ross Perot, who argued that Americans would hear a "giant sucking sound" of U.S. companies fleeing to Mexico and taking jobs with them. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

For thousands of years, plants and trees that remain green throughout the year have held special significance through winter's early darkness and cold. Not only were they a reminder that warmth, light and crops would return again with the spring, but in many countries their branches were draped over doors and windows in an effort to repel witches, ghosts, evil spirits and illness.

But how did the evergreen become a fixture of Dec. 25?

We can thank Germany for starting that tradition in the 16th century, when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. And it's widely held that Martin Luther was the first to add light to a tree. As the story goes, the Protestant reformer was walking home one evening when he was struck by the beauty of stars twinkling among evergreens. To illustrate it for his family, he put up a tree in the main room of his house and wired candles to its branches.

Americans weren't so quick to catch on, however. New England Puritans regarded Christmas as sacred, and celebrations of the day, including Christmas carols, were described by William Bradford as "pagan mockery." In fact, in 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a law making any further observance of Dec. 25 other than a church service a penal offense: People actually would be fined for hanging decorations!

Prince Albert, husband to Queen Victoria, made Christmas trees fashionable in England by accepting his wife's suggestion to decorate their family's at Windsor Castle in the style of his childhood, with candles, sweets, fruits, gingerbread and an angel at the top. After a sketch of the tree ran in the Illustrated London News, what had been largely regarded as a pagan symbol rapidly gained popularity in both Britain and America. By 1870, fine glass ornaments were being imported from Germany, and in 1882, Edward Johnson, an assistant to Thomas Edison, produced the first set of electric tree lights.

Since those early days, style trends in Christmas trees have been about as limitless as human imagination. Artificial trees, which became popular in the early 20th century, have been comprised of everything from colored ostrich feathers to papier mache to glass and plastic. In 1930, the Addis Housewares Company even created one from brush bristles, using the same machinery it used to make toilet brushes.

And if you're not going with a live tree this year, who says it has to be green -- or an evergreen? Put an Indian spin on your holiday with a mango or banana tree. Choose from lipstickred or zebra striped, ice-blue or lavender ... black for those with a Gothic streak ... even rainbow and candy-corn shades.

Whatever the hue, whether the lights are fiber optic or traditional bulbs, the branches strung with popcorn or electronics -- there's something to tickle every fancy and illuminate every home with the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year.

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As Berliners slept on the night of August 12, 1961, soldiers and construction workers labored in East Berlin, tearing up streets that led into West Berlin, erecting concrete posts, and stringing barbed wire, creating a barrier between the two parts of the city.

Phone wires between East and West were cut, severing communications out of East Berlin.

• At the end of World War II, Germany had been divided between the Allied Powers and the Soviet Union. The Allied powers fostered democracy and a capitalist society in West Germany, with freedom to travel. The result was a rapid postwar economic recovery. The Soviet Union, however, viewing East Germany as a “spoil of war,” quickly moved factory equipment and valuable assets to their own country. East Germany was established as a communist society with few freedoms.

• As East Germany’s living conditions became more and more oppressive and the economy deterioraed, by the late 1950s, many had packed up and moved to West Berlin. By 1961, 2.5 million people had fled to the west, depleting the east’s labor force and population.

NUGGET OF KNOWLEDGE Does the name of Valentina Tereshkov ring a bell? This Soviet cosmonaut is famous for being the first woman in space, a feat accomplished in June of 1963, when Valentina was 26 years old.

She traveled aboard Vostok 6, and completed 48 orbits in 71 hours, more time in space than all the U.S. astronauts combined to that date. She never entered space again, and three years later became a member of the USSR's national Parliament.

The world's first WalMart opened in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.

By 1967, the Walton family owned 24 stores, with annual sales of $12.7 million.

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• On the morning of August 13, East Berliners found themselves trapped. The 60,000 laborers who lived in the East but worked in the West could not get to work. Family and friends could no longer cross the border to meet. East Berliners were no longer allowed to attend any type of artistic entertainment, such as the theater or concerts.

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